Give blood! Save a life! Support our B-L High School blood drive on September 9th.
Football season is here Panther fans and we’re ready to roar! Join us tonight at Strom Thurmond High School (1131 Columbia Rd, Johnston, SC 29832) as Batesburg-Leesville (away) takes on Barnwell (home) in the jamboree matchup starting at 6:00 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM and tickets are $10.00 each (available online at https://strebels.org or at the gate). Please note: While there is no clear bag policy, all fans will go through metal detectors at their respective gates. Let’s pack the stands and show that Panther Pride loud and proud!
Tonight’s JV and Varsity football scrimmages have been moved from Panther Stadium to Ridge-Spring Monetta High School’s stadium, located at 1071 Trojan Road in Monetta, SC. Tickets will be $5 cash only at the gate and concessions will be available for purchase. Scrimmages begin at 6 pm.
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of our B-L High School seniors this morning as they carried on a beloved Panther tradition — Senior Sunrise! The Class of 2026 gathered at The Rock in front of BLHS to share breakfast, laughs, and fellowship before “signing in” by leaving their mark on The Rock. It’s the perfect way to kick off their final year as Panthers and we know this group is ready to make it one to remember!
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Palmetto Project for generously donating over 100 book bags filled with school supplies to B-L Middle School yesterday. We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our amazing community!
A HUGE thank you to Hoffman & Hoffman for their generous donation of a mini split AC unit for our Panther baseball team’s locker room! Your support helps keep our athletes comfortable and ready to perform at their best.
Our first two Meet the Teacher sessions have been amazing! 💜💛 It’s been so wonderful reconnecting with our Panther families after summer break. If you haven’t had a chance to join us yet, there’s one more opportunity tonight from 6–7 PM! Stop by your child’s school to meet their teacher and get ready for an incredible school year.
Take a few moments to meet the amazing principals of Lexington Three! Watch their YouTube videos to hear what’s ahead for the 2025–2026 school year: https://www.lex3.org/article/2323367.
🌞 We've got the BEST employees! A huge shoutout to these smiling faces who have been working hard in the summer heat to distribute free meals to families in the Batesburg-Leesville community. Just today, they handed out more than 700 meals! There’s still ONE WEEK LEFT to take part in our Summer Meal Program—don’t miss it! Get all the details here: https://www.lex3.org/article/2248901.
Our amazing Summer Meal Program team has been hard at work this June, preparing and handing out more than 30,000 meals to children in our community! 🍎🥪 Their dedication ensures that no child goes without food during the summer months — and we are so grateful for their efforts! Thank you to these incredible individuals for going above and beyond!
We hope all of our Panthers have a safe, wonderful summer break!! Stay tuned here to our website and to our social media pages about updates pertaining to the 2025-2026 school year.
Today was a day to remember as our Varsity Panther baseball team took a victory lap through all four Lexington Three schools during a special Championship Prowl! Riding in style on our new activity bus, the team visited B-L Primary, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, proudly showing off their SCHSL State Championship trophy and hardware. Younger Panthers lined the halls, cheered them on, and even scored a few autographs from Coach Rob Bouknight himself! The celebration wrapped up at B-L High School where the trophy found its permanent home in the lobby of the new gym—a symbol of hard work, heart, and Panther pride.
Attention Panther baseball fans! Here’s the link to our YouTube channel where we are streaming the state championship game in Columbia against the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses. Check it out! https://youtube.com/live/xRVxQHn4xKU?feature=share
Game 2 of the State Championship Series for Varsity Baseball has been postponed due to weather and will now be played on Wednesday, May 28th at 6 PM in Panther Stadium. Let’s pack the stands and show our Panthers the support they deserve as they battle the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses for the title! Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online by clicking here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sc/batesburg/organization/17625/batesburg-leesville-high-school/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawKiwZZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRVnNxVHNuaGF5TXRtV2piAR6o5Ko7n3KJFdaQbwfHs2F9N0H5KW7jAMfKpL0wNJWEezNDl3vUokWG5AvewQ_aem_wciopCWHLkmoQYbeteHrkg.
NOTE: Tickets purchased for tonight’s game will be honored on Wednesday.
Exciting day for B-L High School baseball! Coach Rob Bouknight, along with seniors Carter Bouknight and Braydon Hallman, proudly represented the Panthers at today’s SC High School League press conference to kick off the State Championship Series. What an honor to stand alongside top programs from across South Carolina as we gear up for the big stage! Let’s go, Panthers! 💜💛
The B-L High School Panther baseball team is headed to Berkeley County TOMORROW for Game 1 of the State Championship Series! The Panthers will face off against the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses at 4 PM on Saturday, May 24th. The team bus rolls out from the B-L High School student parking lot on Summerland Avenue at 10 AM. Before hitting the interstate, they’ll travel through town — and we need YOU to help give them a hometown send-off to remember! So - Let's line the streets! The bus will go down Summerland Avenue, turn left onto Highway #1 at Walgreens, then make a right onto Pond Branch Road to Interstate 20. Let’s show up and cheer LOUD as our Panthers head to battle! Please remember that the bus will only stop at required traffic signals, such as stoplights. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you cheer them on a safe distance away from the roadway.
Last night, we proudly honored the B-L High School Class of 2025 during Senior Awards Night in the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center. Our 132 graduates were celebrated for their hard work and achievements, receiving scholarships, departmental awards, and recognition for participation in programs like Dual Enrollment with Midlands Technical College, AVID, JROTC, and more. Together, this remarkable group has earned nearly $1.7 million in scholarships! Check out our socials for more details and pics!
We were honored to welcome Representative Cal Forrest to B-L Middle School today as he presented Mr. Corey Bedenbaugh, our very own South Carolina Teacher of the Year, with a Resolution from the SC House of Representatives in recognition of his outstanding achievement. Mr. Bedenbaugh’s passion for education and dedication to his students continue to inspire us all. Thank you, Representative Forrest, for helping us celebrate Corey's incredible honor!
Today was an unforgettable day for our B-L community! Our amazing B-L High School Class of 2025 graduates proudly wore their caps and gowns as they took a special walk down memory lane—visiting each of our schools to greet our younger Panthers and reconnect with former teachers who helped shape their journey. After The Prowl, the celebration continued in the new BLHS gym for College & Career Signing Day! Our seniors signed flags, pennants, and banners representing the colleges, universities, and employers they’ll be joining soon. We couldn’t be more proud of these young men and women and all they’ve accomplished. The future is bright and it’s a GREAT day to be a Panther!
The Lexington County School District Three Board of Trustees proudly posed with congratulatory signs from the South Carolina School Boards Association last night before their monthly meeting to celebrate the Class of 2025! We’re sending a big Panther salute to our Batesburg-Leesville High School graduates—and to all graduates across South Carolina. Your hard work, perseverance, and achievements have led you to this exciting milestone. The future is yours—go out and make it bright! Pictured from left to right are: Stacey Derrick, Dr. Gariane Gunter, Frances Bouknight, Cheryl Burgess, Cynthia Etheredge, Craig Caughman and Sonya Cary.
