Todd Helms

Former Gray QB, Hunter Helms, throws TD pass in record win for Rhode Island

Rhode Island recorded its first football playoff win in 40 years, Saturday, beating Central Connecticut State, 21-17. Former Gray Collegiate Academy and Clemson QB Hunter Helms completed a touchdown to Tommy Smith for the Rams’ first score. Rhode Island, ranked No. 10, will play at Mercer (10-2) next Saturday at noon. Mercer is a No. […]

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Former Gray Collegiate Academy quarterback Hunter Helms recognized at Clemson’s Senior Day, Saturday

Former Gray Collegiate Academy quarterback Hunter Helms, was recognized at Clemson’s Senior Day, Saturday. There were 24 Clemson seniors recognized before the game. Helms, from West Columbia, joined the Clemson football team in 2020. Helms, the Tigers’ No. 2 QB, got into the game versus North Carolina, on the day he ran down the hill […]

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Gray Collegiate forced to schedule out-of-state football games after forfeits, SC High School League could possibly be restructured

Gray Collegiate Academy is being forced to schedule a couple of out-of-state teams this football season.  Beginning this weekend the War Eagles will travel to play St. John’s College (Washington, D.C.) Another game will be Sept. 29 at home against Portal (Ga.) Gray will also travel to Clearwater Academy (Fla.) on Oct. 6. and possibly […]

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Gray falls just short in quest for State Championship in high school soccer

Oceanside Collegiate Academy defeated Gray Collegiate Academy, 2-0, in the 2A State Championship high school soccer final, Saturday. The game was played at Irmo High School.  Gray Coach Kevin Heise described nationally-ranked Oceanside as powerful. “They are arguably the best soccer team of all classifications in South Carolina,” Heise said. “We knew we had to […]

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12 Gray Collegiate student-athletes sign to play college sports

Gray Collegiate Academy held a signing ceremony, Wednesday for athletes who signed to play their sport in college. There were 13 Gray students who signed to play in college. They are pictured with Athletic Director and Football Coach Adam Holmes and Principal Dr. Brian Newsome. Those students are: Jordan Robinson- LaGrange College Khalil Peake- Anderson […]

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Gray Collegiate Boys Soccer Teem wins, going to State Finals

The Gray Collegiate Boys Soccer team won a high school soccer playoff game, Monday.The War Eagles defeated Greer Middle College by a score of 6-0 to make it to the finals.Gray will face its Charter sister school, Oceanside Collegiate Academy, on Saturday at 2:15 p.m.

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Gray Collegiate Academy is the 2A District 4 Champion in baseball after win over B-L

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Batesburg-Leesville, 6-4, Monday, to qualify for Upper State Playoff round. With the win, Monday, the War Eagles are the 2A District 4 Champions. Gray is now in the 4-team, double-elimination Upper State playoff bracket. The War Eagles from West Columbia have defeated Landrum and Saluda in the playoffs before the win […]

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Gray Collegiate Boys and Girls Basketball Teams honored at the SC State House for winning State Championships

The Gray Collegiate Academy Boys and Girls Basketball teams were honored at the SC State House, Wednesday. The teams were recognized for winning the 2A State Championship this year. Gray Collegiate Academy is in West Columbia. Pictured are players, coaches and administrators, along with State Rep. Chris Wooten. (Gray Collegiate photos)

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