Chris Dearing

Columbia

Production Logistics Manager at rhythmlink.com

I’ve been covering high school (and some college) sports since 1989. Member of PrepRedZone network. It’s not my full-time job, it’s a passion.

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Articles

USC upends No. 11 Ole Miss thanks to complete game

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Chris Dearing

South Carolina pitcher Brandon Stone (32) is doused with water following the Gamecocks' win over Ole Miss at Founders Park in Columbia on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Special To The State If South Caroline needed a hero to step forward and hopefully turn the fortunes around at the start of the second half of the SEC portion of the schedule, they got it from Brandon Stone on Thursday night.
Gamecocks tweak lineup. It pays off with run-rule win over USC Upstate

2 weeks ago | thestate.com | Chris Dearing

South Carolina’s Dalton Mashore (3) had a grand slam Tuesday night. Sam Wolfe Special To The State The mixed bag that’s been South Carolina’s 2025 baseball season continued Tuesday night in a 13-3 run-rule victory over USC Upstate at Founders Park. Dalton Mashore hit a grand slam in the first inning and Ethan Petry added a two-run shot in the second to give the Gamecocks all the runs the five pitchers used would need in seven innings.
Gamecocks tweak lineup. It pays off with run-rule win over USC Upstate

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Dearing

The mixed bag that’s been South Carolina’s 2025 baseball season continued Tuesday night in a 13-3 run-rule victory over USC Upstate at Founders Park. Dalton Mashore hit a grand slam in the first inning and Ethan Petry added a two-run shot in the second to give the Gamecocks all the runs the five pitchers used would need in seven innings.
Gamecocks snap losing streak with run-rule win over Presbyterian

3 weeks ago | thestate.com | Chris Dearing

Ethan Petry (20) and South Carolina defeated Presbyterian 11-1 Thursday. Jeff Blake Jeff Blake Photo After Sunday’s loss to No. 1 Tennessee pushed the Gamecocks’ losing streak to seven games, South Carolina baseball coach Paul Mainieri declared that Tuesday night’s midweek game against Presbyterian would be treated like “it’s the seventh game in the World Series.
Gamecocks snap losing streak with run-rule win over Presbyterian

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Dearing

After Sunday’s loss to No. 1 Tennessee pushed the Gamecocks’ losing streak to seven games, South Carolina baseball coach Paul Mainieri declared that Tuesday night’s midweek game against Presbyterian would be treated like “it’s the seventh game in the World Series. Whatever it takes to win we need to win a baseball game.”It wasn’t pretty at times, but the losing streak is over after an 11-1 run-rule victory over the Blue Hose at Founders Park.
No. 1 Tennessee keeps Gamecocks’ Friday night woes going in series opener

3 weeks ago | thestate.com | Chris Dearing

Tennessee Vols infielder Dean Curley (1) steals second base as South Carolina Gamecocks SS Henry Kaczmar (7) applies the late tag during their game at Founders Park, 3/28/25. Jeff Blake Jeff Blake Photo The Friday night pitching woes for South Carolina will continue for at least another week. Jake McCoy became the fourth Gamecocks pitcher to start a weekend series Friday, and he fell victim to a crucial defensive miscue and No. 1 Tennessee in an 11-7 setback at Founders Park.
No. 11 South Carolina softball shuts out Clemson, builds on Gamecocks’ resurgent season

4 weeks ago | thestate.com | Chris Dearing

South Carolina celebrates South Carolina infielder Arianna Rodi (16) scoring against Clemson at Carolina Softball Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Joshua Boucher [email protected] The emergence of South Carolina softball took another step in the right direction on Tuesday night. Nealy Lamb pitched five shutout innings and Arianna Rodi set the tone early offensively as the Gamecocks handled Clemson 6-0 in the first game of the two-game Palmetto Series.
CCC Woodland: 2026 Offensive And Defensive Standouts

1 month ago | prepredzone.com | Chris Dearing

 DORCHESTER | Sunday was a chance to be seen and heard with several coaches from across South Carolina on hand for the Carolinas Coaches Combine at Woodland High School.   The Class of 2026 guys were not only gauged in the measurables, but they were able to compete in one-on-one challenges against each other.   Here are some of our takeaways on the guys...
CCC Woodland: 2026 MVP And Award Winners

1 month ago | prepredzone.com | Chris Dearing

 DORCHESTER | The Carolinas Combines Combine is the unofficial kickoff to the whirlwind of offseason activities for the Class of 2026 and several made the most of their opportunities under the watchful eyes of Shrine Bowl and North/South All-Star coaches on a pleasant Sunday morning at Woodland High School.   We will have additional coverage from the event but first, let's look at the award winners for...
South Carolina baseball bounces back, rallies for win against College of Charleston

1 month ago | thestate.com | Chris Dearing

South Carolina Gamecocks 1B Ethan Petry (20) rounds third to score against the Col. of Charleston Cougars during their game at Segra Park on March 18, 2025. Jeff Blake Jeff Blake Photo After letting one slip away on Sunday, South Carolina might have stolen one on Tuesday night against College of Charleston at Segra Park in Columbia.