South-Carolina
Local sisters’ dedication earns them spots on South Carolina equestrian team
Humbert sisters have won multiple competitions
CLYDE – The writer of “Jingle Bells” may have had a one-horse open sleigh, but Jordyn and Karly Humbert’s parents gave them something even better when they were young: a four-horse barn.
Now, the sisters are heading to the University of South Carolina to join the school’s Division 1 equestrian team.
Jordyn, 19, is a 2023 Clyde High School graduate, and Karly, 17, is a Clyde High School junior. They are the daughters of Aaron and Joline Humbert of Republic.
“I was super shy when I was young, so my parents took me to riding lessons, and Karly and my brother came along,” Jordyn said. “My first year riding, our parents built a four-horse barn for us. That’s how it all started. It was storybook from there.”
Sisters began competing in 4-H, open shows
The sisters showed early talent when they began competing through 4-H and in open shows.
“Our trainer at the time wanted to move us up,” Jordyn said.
The girls eventually began training under the tutelage of Adam Winter, an accomplished trainer in Michigan. The family’s continual travels north made it difficult to keep up with schoolwork, so the girls eventually switched to an online school that allowed them to maintain their positions as Clyde High School students.
“We spend a lot of time with Adam. We move in with him part of the year,” Jordyn said. “That’s why we do high school online.”
The girls won multiple competitions throughout the years.
Jordyn qualified for the Level 3 Horsemanship finals at the 2023 America Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) World Show in Oklahoma City and placed third in 4-and-5-year olds, non-pro trials at the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Karly was the Level 2 Equitation Champion at the 2023 AQHYA World show and was the 2023 Hunt Seat Equitation Congress Champion.
“I worked really hard for it. I had no sleep and did a lot of riding,” Karly said.
The Humberts are dedicated to practicing all year
The week prior to a major competition is focused on intense training, but the girls are dedicated to practice all year long.
“We work with our trainer. He works with our horses and with us,” Jordyn said. “We tweak things through the year at all the shows we go to, so when we go to big shows, we do well.”
Their commitment pays off.
“Being that dedicated every day, riding every single day, makes us do well,” Karly said. “It helps that we know our horses so much.”
Karly was asked to make an official visit to the University of South Carolina and was offered a spot on the Division 1 team. When the university realized that Jordyn had not yet chosen a college, they offered her a spot on the team as well. She will begin classes in January, and Karly will attend in the fall of 2025.
Jordyn plans to major and in business and minor in sports management with the ultimate goal of becoming a horse trainer.
“I’ve worked for Adam and other trainers, and I love it,” she said.
Karly said she will likely lean toward the hospitality field and plans to expand her family’s meat stick business.
“We’ll both continue to show as long as we can,” Jordyn said.
In the meantime, they are looking forward to attending school together briefly in a couple of years.
“It will be fun,” Jordyn said.
Contact correspondent Sheri Trusty at sheritrusty4@gmail.com.
South-Carolina
Former Western Kentucky Offensive Lineman Rodney Newsom to Transfer to South Carolina
South Carolina continues to bolster its offensive line depth, as former Western Kentucky guard Rodney Newsom is expected to transfer to the Gamecocks
Newsom, who was one of the top-performing interior offensive linemen in Conference USA this season, brings experience and proven ability to the South Carolina offensive line unit. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Newsom earned the fourth-highest grade among all Conference USA guards in 2023 and boasted the second-highest pass-blocking grade in the conference.
Standing out with his versatility and ability to protect the quarterback, Newsom’s addition is a significant move for South Carolina as they aim to strengthen their trenches ahead of next season.
Newsom’s impact was also recognized nationally. On3 Sports recently ranked him as one of the top 10 interior offensive linemen in the transfer portal, citing his consistency, technical skill, and high ceiling.
South Carolina’s offensive line has faced challenges in recent years, but the Gamecocks have prioritized recruiting and transfer portal additions to shore up the position. With Newsom expected to join the program, he could compete for a starting role immediately and provide veteran leadership to a young and developing offensive line group.
This move also highlights South Carolina’s ability to recruit high-caliber talent from the portal, especially players who excel in specific areas like pass protection. Head coach Shane Beamer and his staff continue to address critical needs, ensuring that the team has the depth and talent necessary to compete in the SEC.
With his experience at Western Kentucky and a proven track record, Newsom has the tools to make an immediate impact in Columbia.
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South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is probably popping bottles of champagne to celebrate his new QB addition.
Former Ohio State QB Air Noland announced Monday night that he’s taking his talents from Columbus to the Gamecocks in Columbia.
He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting in 2024. You can check out his official announcement below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Air Noland transfers from Ohio State to South Carolina.
For those who might have forgotten, Air Noland was supposed to be the next big time player for the Buckeyes. Ryan Day’s staff convinced him to commit over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas A&M, Utah and several other major programs.
The consensus top-10 QB recruit ultimately landed with the Buckeyes, and he didn’t last long. It’s not too different from Quinn Ewers also taking a redshirt and then dipping out.
Why is he leaving? There are likely many reasons, but the Buckeyes are also grooming former five-star recruit Julian Sayin to be QB1 and five-star recruit Tavien St. Clair is a member of the incoming class. There’s only so much room for QBs on the roster, and Air Noland must have thought he was about to be the odd man out.
Former Ohio State QB Air Noland transferred to South Carolina. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
As for South Carolina, Beamer just landed himself a legit QB prospect with plenty of potential. The young man had so many suitors coming out of high school because he’s ridiculously talented. Now, he’s stacking up talent in the QB room.
Starting LaNorris Sellers will remain the starter in 2025 and then could end up leaving for the NFL after his redshirt sophomore season. That would mean Noland would sit for another year developing and then could be the runaway favorite to be the starting QB for Shane Beamer’s program.
It’s best to have options, and that’s exactly what the South Carolina coach now has.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer added Air Noland to his QB room. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
What do you think of the transfer addition? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
The Kentucky Wildcats have the chance to land another cornerback out of the portal, this time via Ball State’s Myles Norwood.
In an interview with Jacob Polacheck of KSR, Norwood said that he is planning to commit on Christmas Day and that his visits are over. Norwood is down to the Cats and South Carolina.
“[I’m looking for] the best fit for me and where I see myself going in and making an immediate impact. I want to go somewhere that will change my life in 2025,” Norwood said.
Norwood visited Kentucky this past weekend and spoke about the culture that Mark Stoops is trying to rebuild after a disastrous 2024 season in Lexington:
“What stood out the most to me was the coaching staff, the defensive scheme, and the culture Coach Stoops is trying to bring back after this past season,” Norwood said. “They see me fitting in either playing as a nickel or a corner. I bring versatility and intelligence to play either. I have to come in and compete for a spot. Nothing is given.”
Norwood has one year of eligibility remaining after beginning his career at Iowa State before landing at Ball State.
With Maxwell Hairston off to the NFL Draft, Kentucky could use some more firepower at cornerback.
Will Norwood answer the call?
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