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The boys varsity race begins at the Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Barons sweep home meet as tri-county takes part in Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational

The area’s top cross country event filled Patriot Park on Wednesday with the Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational, as 25 programs gathered for the annual meet. Locally, the host schools were …

Sumter High's Cleveland Pinkney IV (19) receives a handoff from quarterback Frank Richardson during their matchup with Manning at the FTC Jamboree on Friday, Aug. 14.

One thing to know about each of the 12 tri-county football teams as season begins

Football teams across Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties began their seasons on the gridiron on Friday, Aug. 21. With each new season comes a fresh batch of stars and a renewed sense of excitement for every program. As fall on the gridiron kicks …

Clarendon Hall's Jacob Morris returns this fall to anchor the Saints' offensive line.

Clarendon Hall hungry to get back in the win column this fall

To say that the Clarendon Hall football program wants to win its first game of the season this fall would be an understatement. The Saints have finished each of the last two seasons without a …

Sumter High head coach Drew Marlowe, center, speaks at The Sumter Item Football Media Day, presented by Hines Furniture, on Saturday. He's joined by quarterback Frank Richardson, left, and linebacker Rayshaun Dickey.

Hines Furniture Football Media Day highlights hype for upcoming season

The Sumter Item hosted its annual Hines Furniture Football Media Day on Saturday as the tri-county gears up for another fall on the gridiron. This is always a special day of the year, as it signifies the start of a new school year of athletics - …

Matthew Martens is the new head softball coach at Clarendon Hall.

Clarendon Hall announces Martens as new head softball coach

The Clarendon Hall softball program is under new leadership, as the school announced Matthews Martens as their next head coach on Thursday. Martens has been on the staff at Clarendon Hall since 2023 …

Sumter High's Mac McDaniel had four hits and four RBIs in the Gamecocks' sweep of Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday and Thursday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball sweeps Lugoff-Elgin to remain unbeaten in region play

The Sumter High baseball team faced off with Lugoff-Elgin for their second region series of the season, making the trip to L-E on Tuesday before a home date on Thursday night. The Gamecocks pushed their winning streak to five games with 8-2 and 3-2 …

East Clarendon's Wes Springs had three hits for the Wolverines in wins over Lake City and Hannah-Pamplico this weekend.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: East Clarendon, Sumter High swing away in Chop Lee Invitational

The East Clarendon baseball team hosted its annual Chop Lee Invitational on Saturday, welcoming an excellent lineup of games. The last two matchups were thrilling local matchups, as Sumter High took …

Sumter High's Lillie Ivey delivers against Spring Valley on Tuesday.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: No. 3 Sumter High softball opens region with sweep of Spring Valley

The Sumter High softball team, the third-ranked team in SCHSL 5A DI, opened region play with a two-game series against Spring Valley on Tuesday and Thursday, taking home a pair of blowout wins. The Lady Gamecocks opened the series at home with a …

Wilson Hall's Marsha Kate Skey, left, threw a no-hitter against Westside in the Pee Dee Pitch Off on Friday.

Wilson Hall, Sumter High, East Clarendon, Clarendon Hall, swing away at Pee Dee Pitch Off; Laurence Manning wins JV tournament

The softball season started in earnest this weekend as five of the area’s varsity programs hit the diamond in the Pee Dee Pitch Off on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wilson Hall, Sumter High, East …

Wilson Hall quarterback Ford Wilder, right, was named the overall athlete on The Item's All-Independent team this year.

SCISA Stars: Sumter Item names 24 to 2025 All-Independent Football Team

The Sumter Item has selected 24 players to its All-Independent Football Team. The team was selected based on nominations from local South Carolina Independent School Association school coaches. Final selections were chosen by The Item sports …

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