Andrew Chodes

Greenwood

Sports Reporter at The Index-Journal

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Articles

GHS golfer Cameron Addis signs with Chowan

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

There were trips every day to the golf course, then consistent junior tournaments, then an immense physical and emotional growth. And Tuesday, it all came to fruition as Greenwood's Cameron Addis signed to continue his golf career at Chowan. "I've been waiting a long time for this," Addis said. Addis has played on Greenwood's varsity golf team since seventh grade, but his golfing journey started way before that.
NS girls soccer scores twice late, ends Dixie's unbeaten campaign

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

When Dixie and Ninety Six girls soccer first met to begin the season, the Hornets convincingly took care of business in a 6-2 victory. When they met Monday in a crucial game for seeding in the upcoming 1A/2A playoffs, the atmosphere was different — the tension was palpable and the emotions slowly boiled over.
Musings: A day at The Masters

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

It was about three months after I moved down here when I saw Augusta was fairly close on a map. Then I zoomed in and saw the distance. Then I let out a string of exclamations to express my giddiness. It’s every sports fan’s dream to attend the Masters at least once in their life.
A night for the community: LU's Luke Johnson's effort to honor the heroes

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

In the pouring rain, it didn’t matter. Lander’s Luke Johnson made it a priority to walk outside and shake every single first responder’s hand. A culmination of five months of relentless work, Johnson was not going to let anything stop him from seeing out the festivities of the Red, White and Code Blue Game. “I love my country, appreciate all our first responders, and love to get these people in the stands and bring the community together,” Johnson said.
Depth shines as GHS boys tennis collects senior night victory

1 week ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

It’s just a matter of time before brighter days come for the Greenwood tennis team. That’s really the story of the Eagles’ season. A dark and gloomy start — unexpected after last year’s strong season — is just waiting to open up and burst. Thursday, that metaphor became real life. After a weather delay of almost two hours Thursday, the gloomy sky cleared and the Eagles shined right with the open skies, expectantly dominating a shorthanded Hillcrest team, who forfeited seven of-11 matches.
Greenwood's CJ Terrell signs with Spartanburg Methodist

2 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

Basketball wasn't a focal point in CJ Terrell's life until the seventh grade. Five years later, he's cemented his legacy as a basketball star, one of the best Greenwood boys players in recent memory. A 1,000-point scorer, an all-region and all-state selection and a soon-to-be college hoops player. On Thursday, Terrell signed his letter of intent to continue his career at Spartanburg Methodist. "This is an amazing experience.
Dixie baseball rallies for improbable walk-off victory over Ware Shoals

2 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

For six innings, it was the Purple Hornets who controlled the game. However, it turned out the Green Hornets were ready to lay on the final sting with just three outs to spare. Down 4-0 entering the bottom of the seventh, it looked hopeless for Dixie baseball. Ware Shoals ace Dalton Boyter had been almost perfect up until that point, but as his pitch count rose after a couple of walks, Boyter was pulled. Dixie pounced.
DJ Swearinger begins pro boxing career

2 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

What can't DJ Swearinger do? A Greenwood legend who led the Eagles to a football state championship, and often returns home to serve the community, an all-conference player for the Gamecocks and a nine-year NFL veteran, Swearinger's taking his talents to the ring – in hopes of becoming a champion yet again. “I wanted to put my focus on boxing and that’s basically where we are today. I love boxing, I live boxing, I’m always studying boxing,” he said.
Musings: We'll get to it

2 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

I haven’t been good enough. Am I one person running the sports department for 10 schools across a 40-mile radius as well as two colleges? Yes. But that’s no excuse. We have hundreds of deserving student-athletes across more than just baseball, softball and soccer. There’s track, golf, tennis and more happening. Hundreds of athletes and dozens of coaches means there’s almost unlimited stories – stories I need to share.
Saluda baseball dominates Ninety Six, extends winning streak

2 weeks ago | indexjournal.com | Andrew Chodes

When you’re hot, you’re hot. The Tigers? They’re scorching, and everything they touched Friday against Ninety Six turned to gold. With a 12-2 thrashing against the Wildcats in five innings, Saluda baseball made a statement in Region 2-2A as it collected a sixth straight victory. “Our guys have just bought in,” Saluda coach Travis Mills said. “Our guys play hard. They do it the right way, and it’s shown.