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Lady Bantams, Tigers claim Sumter County championships
Two Sumter County middle school basketball teams saw their seasons have fairy-tale endings, though one came a little easier than the other. The Bates Middle School girls outlasted their biggest rivals, Alice Drive, for a dramatic 39-36 … more
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Rouse's walk-off single lifts Sumter past Lugoff-Elgin
The Sumter High baseball team had a change of scenery on Thursday night. After stormy weather left their home field under water, the Gamecocks moved across town to Riley Park as they hosted Lugoff-Elgin on Thursday. The game that followed was a … more
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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: East Clarendon rallies for four in the 6th to beat Johnsonville
The East Clarendon softball team grabbed early control of their region with a 5-3 win over Johnsonville on Thursday. The victory hinged on the sixth inning, where EC rallied for four runs. An RBI single from Payton Hanniford tied … more
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BASEBALL ROUNDUP: East Clarendon rolls past Manning 10-0
After taking down county rival Manning on Monday, the East Clarendon baseball team hit the road for a rematch on Thursday. The Wolverines only needed five innings the second time around, cruising to a 10-0 win. EC struck quickly, driving in a … more
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SOCCER ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall tallies three shutouts in 3-0 week
The Wilson Hall soccer team had a great week on the pitch, going 3-0 against Ben Lippen, Pee Dee Academy and Camden Military. The toughest match opened the week, as the Barons pulled out a 2-0 win over Ben Lippen. Jackson Bonser scored twice, … more
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Sumter High, Crestwood softball grow in early matchup
When the Sumter High and Crestwood softball teams hit the diamond on Tuesday, they saw different sides of the same coin when it comes to early season action. The Lady Gamecocks return almost their entire lineup, though they've got a couple … more
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Breathing life into a Sumter staple: Riley Park shows off first stage of renovation
Through the decades, many a spring or summer evening has been spent at Riley Ballpark. The stadium has hosted everyone from the Sumter Braves to USC Sumter, the Sumter P-15's and even the New York Yankees during its 90-year history. But … more
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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Laurence Manning crushes Carolina Academy
The East Clarendon softball team hosted Laurence Manning for a friendly SCHSL versus SCISA battle on Tuesday. The Lady Swampcats were able to take home an 8-2 win on the back of two three-run frames. The Lady Wolverines struggled defensively in … more
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Laurence Manning lacrosse earns wins over Camden Military, Fox Creek
The Laurence Manning lacrosse team was busy this week, facing off against Fox Creek on Tuesday before a matchup with Camden Military. The Swampcats were able to pull out wins in both games. LMA opened with a 9-7 win over Fox Creek, but it didn't … more
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Sumter High baseball outlasts Nation Ford for Red Bank Invitational title
The Sumter High baseball team closed out their first week of the regular season in dramatic fashion on Sunday. Already playing a day later than planned due to rain, the Gamecocks faced off against … more
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East Clarendon's Newsome shows consistency on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
Sometimes a little confidence goes a long way. That was the case for East Clarendon's Graham Newsome last week. One hit turned into two, which turned into win after win for the Wolverines. Newsome only had one plate appearance over three games … more
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No. 6 Crestwood girls roll past Gilbert to open 3A playoffs
Crestwood girls basketball coach Bridget Parker Richardson had one priority when the Lady Knights hosted Gilbert in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday: start fast. The No. 6 Lady Knights … more
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Former Sumter High standout Watts signs with New York Jets
Former Sumter High defensive lineman Eric Watts is headed to the Big Apple. After a standout career at UConn, Watts signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets after the conclusion of … more
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Scott’s Branch survives battle with Baptist Hill thanks to Williams’ game-winner
Scott’s Branch and Baptist Hill have had some battles in the postseason during the last half-decade. When the two squads got together on Wednesday in the first round of the SCHSL 1A playoffs, … more
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East Clarendon boys lose heartbreaker to Cross, Lakewood girls fall to Lower Richland
The East Clarendon boys and Lakewood girls both saw their basketball seasons come to an end on Wednesday with a pair of losses. The Wolverines gave Cross everything they could handle. EC had the ball … more
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Thomas Sumter's Carter shows power, poise on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
The Thomas Sumter softball team is out to a hot start in their first season of varsity action since 2019. One of the biggest reasons is Kason Carter. Carter has been an ace in the circle all season long, but last week, she brought her thunder … more
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BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall's Reynolds tosses no-hitter; Barons sweep Trinity
STAFF REPORT The Wilson Hall baseball team faced off with Trinity twice this week, earning a pair of region wins. On Tuesday, they led off a late run from the Titans to take home a 7-4 road victory. On Thursday, Ben Reynolds stole the show, … more
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Barons win region as Wilson Hall gets senior night sweep of rival Laurence Manning
The Wilson Hall basketball teams sent their seniors out with a bang on Friday when they hosted Laurence Manning, their biggest rivals. The Lady Barons started with what turned into a comfortable … more
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Sumter High tennis drops pair in region
The Sumter High tennis team faced Carolina Forest and St. James in region action this week, falling twice. The Gamecocks were swept by Carolina Forest with the closest match coming at No. 2 doubles. Josh Gotshall and Braeden Stallings played a … more
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Lee Academy's Hadden signs to play football at Brevard
When Deshon Hadden tore his ACL during his sophomore year at North Central, he didn't know what his future would hold on the gridiron. Then he transferred to Lee Academy and his life changed. He won a state title in his first year as a Cavalier … more
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