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Former TSA track standout Reardon to be inducted into Francis Marion Athletic Hall of Fame next month
Last March, Paul Reardon was going about a normal day when he got a call from Francis Marion Athletic Director Murray Hartzler. Reardon and Hartzler go way back, having coached at the school throughout the '90s, so he didn't think much of it. … more
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Sumter High track hosts meet with Crestwood and Marlboro
The Sumter High track team hosted their first meet of the spring on Saturday after weather forced the cancellation of their first attempt. The Gamecocks welcomed Crestwood and Marlboro County for the festivities, earning team wins for the boys and … more
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East Clarendon Athletic Director Johnson named 1A AD of the Year
For the second time in his career, East Clarendon Athletic Director Curtis Johnson has been recognized as one of the best in his profession. Johnson was named the 1A Athletic Director of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators … more
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Sumter Christian gearing up for playoffs with undefeated championship in their sights
When David Adams took over at Sumter Christian back in 2018, he was essentially starting from scratch. They didn't have enough older players to fill out a varsity lineup, so they played JV. The following year, they essentially fielded the same … more
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Scotts Branch boys, girls from Lee Central, East Clarendon end seasons with playoff losses
The East Clarendon and Lee Central girls basketball teams, as well as the boys from Scott’s Branch all saw their seasons come to an end this weekend after losses in the second round of the … more
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East Clarendon baseball learns from busy week on the diamond
By the time the East Clarendon baseball team hosted Latta in the final game of the Hunter "Chop" Lee Invitational on Saturday, they were dog tired. It was the fourth game in five days for the Wolverines, so their tanks were running on E. As a … more
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No. 6 Crestwood girls fall to Darlington in 3A quarterfinals
It’s hard to beat a good team three times. That is a classic coaching cliché, but it’s cliché for a reason. That level of familiarity with a team, especially when the stakes … more
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Iron sharpens iron in early matchup for Clarendon Hall, East Clarendon softball
The early season slate for almost any team has one priority: preparing the squad for the games that matter most. In SCHSL, that means gearing up for region play. In SCISA, they're trying to play their best against their entire classification. … more
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No. 6 Lady Wolverines handle business, Eagles grab control late as Scott’s Branch hosts rival East Clarendon
After their initial matchup was postponed due to weather concerns, Scott’s Branch finally welcomed East Clarendon for their first rivalry matchup of the season on Friday. The final results of … more
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SCISA ROUNDUP: Clarendon Hall splits with St. John's Christian
The Clarendon Hall basketball teams hosted St. John's Christian on Tuesday, splitting the matchups. The Lady Saints overcame a slow start to pulled out a 42-39 win. Clarendon Hall scored just two in … more
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Clarendon Hall Lady Saints punch tickets to state with OT win over Dorchester Academy
The Clarendon Hall girls basketball team seemed to have the deck stacked against them on Thursday. The Lady Saints were facing a Dorchester Academy team that had already beaten them twice during the … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball, softball get region wins over Carolina Forest
The Sumter High baseball and softball teams both got some much-needed wins on Monday when they made their trip to Carolina Forest. Both teams were coming off dropping their first region series with St. James last week but bounced back with … more
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Ragin Prep falls short against Riverpointe Christian in SCISA 1A semifinals
The Ragin Prep boys basketball team was shorthanded when they faced off with Riverpointe in the SCISA 1A semifinals on Thursday. The Rams have been built around balance this season, and missing two … more
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Crestwood trio Gleaton, Lammie, Yates sign to play college football
Three more Crestwood football players signed to continue their football careers on Wednesday. After three Knights signed on the December National Signing Day, running back Azarian Yates, linebacker Jenoryen Gleaton and defensive lineman Javion … more
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Laurence Manning's Burson, Sumpter sign with Erskine
Laurence Manning football standouts Josiah Burson and Thomas Sumpter signed to continue their careers at Erskine on Wednesday, but that wasn't always the plan. On Sunday, they both committed to play at the next level, Sumpter with Erskine and … more
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Sumter High's Britt shows off range on his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
Region V-5A has been a grind for the Sumter High boys basketball team. The region has been as competitive as they come, with three teams fighting hard to earn a home playoff game with a second-place finish behind top-seeded St. James. When the … more
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SCHSL ROUNDUP: Lee Central gets bounce back wins over Andrews
Sometimes, you need a little bit of mouthwash to get rid of a bad game or two. For the Lee Central basketball teams, that mouthwash was a region matchup with Andrews on senior night. The No. 8 Lady Stallions were trying to recover from a … more
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Wilson Hall boys, Laurence Manning girls advance to region championships
The Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning basketball teams hit the court at the Sumter County Civic Center for their region tournament on Monday, setting the stage for Tuesday’s championships. The … more
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Croskey named SCBCA 5A Player of the Year, six other local stars named all-state
Sumter’s Kiara Croskey was itching to get back on the court after missing her entire junior year due to a torn ACL. From Game 1, she proved that she didn’t lose a step. Croskey was a … more
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Sumter High TE Gordon signs with Fayetteville State
Sumter High tight end Chris Gordon signed to extend his football career on Wednesday, putting pen to paper to play at Fayetteville State. "It feels great to officially sign and be able to play at the … more
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