BLYTHEWOOD – On Sunday, Sept. 25the Blythewood High School’s swim teams competed in the Dreher Invitational at the University of South Carolina. The boys team placed sixth out of 25 teams and the girls team finished in eighth. Many Bengal swimmers had lifetime best times and several qualified for the state swim meet, to be […]
BHS students receive National Awards
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions […]
Norris, Lexington run past Blythewood 35-14
LEXINGTON – When a team has a bullying running back behind a strong offensive line, there’s almost nothing that can stand in the way. The Lexington football team committed 17 penalties for 165 yards against Blythewood Friday night at the Wildcat Den. Those setbacks didn’t phase Jonah Norris, who pounded his way past Bengal defenders […]
Blythewood reclaims the Axe
BLYTHEWOOD – In the Battle for the Axe at Blythewood’s District 2 Stadium Friday, the only drama came after the final gun, when Blythewood head coach Jason Seidel and his team raised the crosstown rivalry trophy in victory. “We’ve got a great coaching staff and great kids. They’ve been waiting for this for six years […]
Blythewood defeats Westwood in four sets
BLYTHEWOOD – Last week’s battle for the axe wasn’t the only rivalry game that Blythewood won. Bengal volleyball picked up the first win of rivalry week over Westwood on Wednesday at home. Blythewood took the first set 25-18, but Westwood tied the game at 1 with a 25-22 second set win. Blythewood finished the match […]
Blythewood routs RNE 43-7
BLYTHEWOOD – Kinson Holland rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries as the Bengals picked up their first win of the season, a 43-7 victory over Richland Northeast. The Cavaliers, who beat Crestwood 29-27 on a last-minute field goal last week, had no such good fortune as the Bengals defense limited quarterback […]
Bengals run in Pelican’s Invitational
LEXINGTON – Blythewood Cross Country’s season is officially underway. The teams competed in the Pelican’s Invitational on Tuesday at Lexington High School. Out of 18 teams competing, Blythewood’s boys team placed sixth overall. Freshman Jacob Powell finished first for the Bengals and in 16th place overall at 17:54.50. He was followed by Spencer Shealy (21st) […]
Ridge View bests Bengals in opener
COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s and Ridge View’s season-opening football game Friday night evolved into a battle between which team could overcome first-game mistakes. Amid turnovers, turnovers that negated turnovers, incompletions, and penalties, the Blazers capitalized enough to come away with a 21-victory over the Bengals at Blazer Stadium. “It seemed like every time we had the […]
BHS announces baseball interim head coach
BLYTHEWOOD – Last week, Blythewood High School announced that former assistant baseball coach Dolan Crolley had been named the team’s interim head coach for the 2022-2023 season. The announcement followed head coach Banks Faulkner’s resignation on August 4. Faulkner, who served as head coach of the Bengals for six years, accepted a position at Newberry […]
Blythewood announces new Hall of Fame class
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Athletic Hall of Fame announce its third annual class of inductees last week. The Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will include former Bengal football player Marquan Jones, softball player Lindsey Trombley and golfer Hunter Watkins. An induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Blythewood High School. The […]


















