October 06, 2009
Lamar wins region opener, homecoming, 28-6 vs. C.E. Murray
It wasn’t always a thing of beauty, but the Lamar Silver Foxes came away with what counted, a 28-6 Homecoming night victory, this Friday night in the region opener against C.E. Murray.
September 18, 2009
Marion heads into Lamar contest with banged-up running backs
Friday night, Marion heads to Lamar with a pair of banged up running backs. Justin Gause and Brian Gillard have both been hampered in 2009.
September 01, 2009
Timmons, Hamlin battling injuries
A pair of Pee Dee NFL players are battling injuries. Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who played at Wilson, is dealing with a high ankle sprain while Lamar’s Michael Hamlin, a safety for the Cowboys, broke his wrist and is expected to miss more than a month.
August 22, 2009
Silver Foxes win on final play
Throughout the second half, Cheraw’s defense and dropped balls accounted for Lamar quarterback Trevor Norris completing just one pass before the Silver Foxes’ final drive.
August 20, 2009
New looks for Braves, Silver Foxes
The last thing anyone expects at a Lamar-Cheraw game is an aerial showcase. But Friday’s Morning News Game of the Week might provide a little more fireworks than normal.
February 21, 2009
Pee Dee trio sign to play college football
Three more Pee Dee athletes signed letters of intent to play college football.
January 06, 2009
Timmonsville boys, girls sweep Lamar
By the time their respective seasons are over, Timmonsville and Lamar will know each other very well. In the second of four meetings between rivals separated by just six miles, Timmonsville turned relentless defense into transition offense as the Whirlwinds downed the Silver Foxes, 74-61.
November 22, 2008
Geathers, Carvers Bay roll past Lamar
The name Geathers is synonymous with the Carvers Bay football program, with several family members achieving high school, college and professional glory on the gridiron. And after Friday’s Class A Division I lower state championship, it might be time to add Clayton’s name to the list.
November 20, 2008
Carvers Bay goes for trifecta against Lamar
Despite a lot of new faces, including a new coach, the Lamar Silver Foxes and Carvers Bay Bears will find themselves in familiar territory this Friday —
playing for the Class A Division I lower state championship.
November 05, 2008
SC State’s McFadden back in his comfort zone
Marshall McFadden is back at home. After playing in the S.C. State secondary his first three years, McFadden is back at linebacker — the position for which he was recruited coming out of Lamar.
October 18, 2008
Lamar hangs on to beat Raiders
In the first half of Lamar’s homecoming game against Hannah-Pamplico on Friday, the Silver Foxes were a confident team, pounding the Raider defense en route to a 14-point halftime lead. The second half told a different story.
October 17, 2008
Lamar making progress after opening loss
With three Class A state titles on his resumé, J.R. Boyd’s return to the sideline at Lamar undoubtedly changed expectations in the community and on the team.
A season-opening 42-0 loss to two-time defending Class 2A state champion Cheraw might have changed them back.
September 18, 2008
PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Hartsville turning up the offense
A year after shattering nearly every school record last, the young Hartsville offense has started to turn the corner. The Red Foxes’ point totals have increased each week — from 14 to 27 to 35 to 55 last week against Wilson.
September 13, 2008
Late fumble return gives Lamar win over Darlington
The Darlington Falcons had the best of all possible scenarios late in the fourth quarter of their game against Lamar. The Falcons had the lead, the ball deep in Lamar territory and the Silver Foxes were out of timeouts. All that changed in one play.
September 10, 2008
Falcons, Silver Foxes meet in Darlington County Clash
The Darlington Falcons christened their new home with a 14-7 win over McBee last week, their first victory of the season. Now they’re hoping to carry some of that momentum to a Friday night showdown against county rival Lamar in the Morning News Game of the Week.
