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Stories by The State journalists, with AI summarization

Several recent articles focus on high school and college sports events and player achievements in South Carolina. Stories discuss player transitions, team performances, and schedule changes. Common themes include player decisions, team strategies, and future game plans.

MiLaysia Fulwiley's decision to transfer from South Carolina to LSU sparked discussion during Southeastern Conference Media Days. The South Carolina and Miami football series cancellation highlights shifts in non-conference game strategies. Gilbert High School's Wynn Meetze earned recognition as Midlands High School Football Player of the Week, showcasing strong performance. Another article featured South Carolina football suspending three players for a violation of team standards. These stories focus on changes and consequences in the sports landscape.

Read the stories below:

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

NO. 1: HEATHWOOD HALL QUARTERBACK VOTED MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF WEEK

The sixth week of the high school football regular season is in the books. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

South Carolina players take the field before the Gamecocks’ game against Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, September 27, 2025. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 2: SOUTH CAROLINA AND MIAMI CANCEL FOOTBALL SERIES. MORE CANCELLATIONS COMING?

South Carolina and Miami football have mutually agreed to cancel their future non-conference series, USC announced in a statement on Monday. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan Kaye

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

NO. 3: GILBERT SENIOR VOTED MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF WEEK

The eighth week of the high school football regular season is in the books. | Published October 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; LSU Tigers guard MiLaysia Fulwiley talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

NO. 4: MILAYSIA FULWILEY OPENS UP ABOUT LEAVING SOUTH CAROLINA WBB PROGRAM FOR LSU

MiLaysia Fulwiley hasn’t said much publicly since leaving the South Carolina women’s basketball program earlier this year. | Published October 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer looks to the scoreboard during the first half of South Carolina’s game against Oklahoma at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, October 18, 2025. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 5: THREE SOUTH CAROLINA PLAYERS SUSPENDED FOR OKLAHOMA GAME, SHANE BEAMER REVEALS

Three South Carolina football players were suspended for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma, Shane Beamer told reporters after the Sooners’ 26-7 win over the Gamecocks. | Published October 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jackson Castellano

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.