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ICYMI: 10 popular sports stories about highs and lows in SC from September

Stories by The State journalists, with AI summarization

The collection of September sports stories outlines recent victories, challenges, and personal developments within South Carolina's high school and college athletic community. These articles collectively cover both exceptional athletic performances and significant personal events involving athletes and coaches in the region.

The Gamecocks overcoming a delayed start to secure a significant win against South Carolina State, highlighted by Vicari Swain's two punt return touchdowns. In "Gamecock QB great Connor Shaw in hospital after apparent health scare," Connor Shaw collapsed at his son's football game, prompting a hospital visit and raising health concerns. "Shane Beamer offers update on LaNorris Sellers, QB situation after Vanderbilt loss" mentions quarterback injuries affecting performance following a loss to Vanderbilt, underscoring the impact of LaNorris Sellers' exit due to a head injury. Lastly, "North Central quarterback voted Midlands high school football Player of Week" celebrates high school athlete Brayden Price for his outstanding performance, showcasing the local talent in the region.

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Vote now for The State’s high school football Player of The Week. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 1: NORTH CENTRAL QUARTERBACK VOTED MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF WEEK

The second week of the high school football regular season is in the books. | Published September 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

Sindarius Thornwell was arrested and booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

NO. 2: GAMECOCK STAR SINDARIUS THORNWELL ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE, COPS SAY

Gamecocks great Sindarius Thornwell was arrested Tuesday on a domestic violence charge, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Noah Feit

South Carolina defensive back Jaquel Holman (18) is assisted off the field during the game against SC State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025. By Joshua Boucher

NO. 3: ‘IT’S NOT GOOD’: WHAT SHANE BEAMER SAID ABOUT INJURIES AFTER WIN AGAINST SC STATE

It’s unusual to find many complaints after an 38-10 win, but there were a number of concerns surrounding South Carolina football Saturday after it took down S.C. | Published September 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jackson Castellano

South Carolina linebacker Dylan Stewart (6) wraps up South Carolina State running back Mason Pickett-Hicks (6) during the Gamecocks’ game against South Carolina State at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, September 6, 2025. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 4: RECAP: SOUTH CAROLINA GETS THE WIN OVER SC STATE

The No. | Published September 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

Vote now for The State’s high school football Player of The Week. By Jeff Blake

NO. 5: VOTE FOR THE STATE’S MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF WEEK: SEPT. 8 POLL

The third week of the high school football season is in the books. | Published September 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) walks off the field following a hit during the first half of the Gamecocks’ game against Vanderbilt at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, September 13, 2025. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 6: SHANE BEAMER OFFERS UPDATE ON LANORRIS SELLERS, QB SITUATION AFTER VANDERBILT LOSS

South Carolina suffered a few injuries on Saturday night in a 31-7 loss to Vanderbilt in the Gamecocks’ SEC opener. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Sauls

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is hit by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Langston Patterson (10) as he passes. Sellers was injured on the play and Patterson was ejected for targeting in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. By Jeff Blake

NO. 7: THE LATEST ON LANORRIS SELLERS, AND SHANE BEAMER’S OFFICIATING CONCERN AFTER HIT

The health status of South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is more clear a day after the Gamecocks’ 31-7 loss to Vanderbilt. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan Kaye

Vote now for The State’s high school football Player of The Week. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 8: FAIRFIELD CENTRAL FRESHMAN VOTED MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF WEEK

The fourth week of the high school football regular season is in the books. | Published September 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

South Carolina quarterback great Connor Shaw. By Gerry Melendez

NO. 9: GAMECOCK QB GREAT CONNOR SHAW IN HOSPITAL AFTER APPARENT HEALTH SCARE

Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw was hospitalized Wednesday night after reportedly collapsing at his son’s football game. | Published September 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jackson Castellano, Dwayne McLemore

University of South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins (2) comes onto the court during the SEC Tournament at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Watkins suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. By Tracy Glantz

NO. 10: DAWN STALEY GIVES LATEST ON ASHLYN WATKINS, WHAT’S AHEAD

South Carolina women’s basketball kicked off the 2025-26 season on Monday with its first official practice of the year. | Published September 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Sauls

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.