The kid his teammates call “Ant” was anything but small this year for St. James. Anthony Cossentino, a 5-foot-5 pitcher for the Sharks, proved time and time again that size meant nothing. He consistently dominated some of the best hitters around, and he fueled a deep run into the playoffs.

Scott Streiffert knew it would be nearly impossible for his star pitcher, Ashley Czechner, to improve on the gaudy stats she put up as a junior. He was right, and he couldn’t be happier.

Czechner, a senior at Waccamaw, gave up a couple more runs and had slightly fewer strikeouts. But in the end, this year’s Warriors softball team had one increased perk over last year.

A state championship.

Devante Kinlaw made a choice that would get him closer to his goals.

Now, the Aynor hurdler is on the cusp of gunning for some state records.

Funny how a position switch can change a player’s production. That’s exactly how it worked out for North Myrtle Beach’s Travis Buis. During his first three years playing for the Chiefs, Buis was asked to play midfielder. He had the speed to essentially play both sides of the field.

The golfer with the 4.2 grade point average learned how to “think his way around the golf course.”

Little by little, it’s taking St. James senior Drew McElveen to a new level of play.

Even the pressure associated with high expectations couldn't stop Taylor Player.

Priscilla Harts' quest to be the best was altered.

At this year’s S.C. team state championship match, Waccamaw sophomore Harrison Richmond found himself entering a third-set tiebreaker at No. 1 singles. A win and the Warriors would clinch their fourth straight state title while a loss would force a decisive doubles match.

Angelo Brown was so close to becoming a recreational league star.

Khadijah Sessions has put up impressive numbers in past years, but those seasons always ended with losses.

Myrtle Beach High junior Blake Holt is a jack of all trades, and a master of many.

Everett Golson was working without a safety net in 2009, but it didn't stop the upward progression of his career.