Sports

The Southeast’s premier youth soccer tournament was once again held in the local area, with much of the action taking place at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex.

North Myrtle Beach’s season now comes down to these next few weeks, which will partially hinge on where their playoff seeding falls.

Over the next two weekends, the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex will play host to the largest soccer tournament in the state, and one of the biggest in the entire Southeast.

For the families of Foster, Jackson Adler, Seth Chapman, Albert Arguijo, Gavin Cartwright, Jay Langeneck, Ty Wulder, Luca Testa, Braydon Baeli, Kyle Nicholl and Ben Lewis, many of whom make it to every North Myrtle Beach game home and away, the journey leading to this moment has been special.

The dramatic scene was set for a primetime matchup between the top two boys soccer teams in Region VI-4A even before they took the field in Little River last Thursday night, as a thunderstorm warning and lightning strikes had many wondering if the game would even take place.

The Lions have been in a rebuilding period over the last few years, but they are beginning to see their hard work pay off with major improvements this season.

The preserve, a popular local spot for recreational activities located just outside of Green Sea, recently added over 400 acres that will provide vital benefits to both the habitat and to public access for outdoor enthusiasts.

Last week, Chiefs head coach Brian Smith witnessed the culmination of a lot of hard work over the course of the season, as he saw his team control, dominate and create at will in blowout region wins against South Florence and Wilson.

There’s going to be a whole ‘lotta racquetball at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center this weekend.

After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am will be returning to Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach this month, although there is a major tweak from previous tournaments.