WEST COLUMBIA, SC -- Members of the Pine Ridge Chess Club started meeting and studying the game in January, competing weekly as they developed chess skills and game strategies. Their work culminated in a tournament on June 4.
Tournament winners are:
First place: Caleb Platt
Second: Gavin McCaskill
Third: Josh Frey
Most Improved: Bailee McElhannon
Best Sportsmanship: Sonia Robinson Riley