Sports

In first game with Terry leading way, Conway responds with resounding win

In Carlton Terry’s debut as head coach, the Conway football team defeated Georgetown 40-8 on Friday night.

Loris finds way to get past St. James despite some last-second dramatics

Loris quarterback ended a back-and-forth second half when he eluded Sharks safety Austin Werba and got into the end zone from 4 yards out with just 1:54 left in the game, leading the Lions to a 22-19 season-opening win over St. James on Friday night.

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Illing has career night as Socastee soars past West Brunswick in opener

Hunter Illing had five touchdown passes to lead the Socastee football team to a 39-14 win over West Brunswick (N.C.) on Friday night.

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Aynor starts in similar fashion to the 2016 season

Aynor senior Noah Seaver gained 89 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown to lead the Blue Jackets to a 16-6 win over Marion in the 2017 season opener for both teams.

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Green Sea Floyds celebrates Kiefer’s debut with blowout victory

Green Sea Floyds defeated East Columbus (N.C.) 31-0 on Friday night in the season opener and debut of head coach Donnie Kiefer.

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Waccamaw unable to keep up with Andrews in Fidler’s debut

Despite hanging in with Andrews through two quarters, the Waccamaw football team suffered a 54-9 loss in its season opener Friday night.

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Carvers Bay wins shootout against Marlboro County in opener

The Carvers Bay football team opened the season with a 46-28 victory over Marlboro County on Friday night.

Outdoors

‘A pretty fine little area’: Crew’s trek to secret spot leads to big win in fishing tournament

Captained by Todd Bruner, Bruno’s top two wahoo weighed 64.5 and 47.4 pounds back at Georgetown Landing for two-fish aggregate of 111.9 pounds to easily win the Georgetown Wahoo Challenge.

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Area high school football scoreboard (Live updates)

Live updates from high school football games featuring Myrtle Beach area teams on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.

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Week 1: Grand Strand high school football capsules, predictions

A look at Week 1 of the high school football season in the Myrtle Beach area, Horry County and the rest of the Grand Strand.

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5 keys for the Myrtle Beach Seahawks in Saturday’s opener at Byrnes

Perennial powerhouses Myrtle Beach and Byrnes will meet on the gridiron on Saturday to open the 2017 season.

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Patience doesn’t always come easily. But Conway’s Grainger now being rewarded for his

It seems the better part of Darren Grainger’s football career has been spent waiting — if not for the job he coveted, a doctor’s note clearing him to play. But when he breaks the Conway offensive huddle Friday night, the senior quarterback’s patience will have been well worth it.

Outdoors

Fishing report: Red (drum) summer continues on local estuaries, plenty others biting

Fishing conditions for the Myrtle Beach area, as well as the rest of Horry and Georgetown counties by outdoors columnist Gregg Holshouser.

Coastal Carolina

CCU Notebook: Chants’ success in inaugural season of Sun Belt competition may surprise you

While Coastal Carolina’s football team is beginning play this season in the Sun Belt Conference, the school’s other athletics programs fared well in their first season in the conference in 2016-17.

Other Sports

Warfare 16 bringing MMA back to the House of Blues

Mixed martial arts returns to the House of Blues in Barefoot Landing with Warfare 16, which will feature a South Carolina pro state championship. A 14-fight card will also feature four more pro fights and nine amateur bouts, including a pair of amateur S.C. state championships.

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