Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Sumter track team will host the other two teams in the school district, Lakewood and Crestwood, on Wednesday.

Major track meets for Wilson Hall, Sumter School District highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week

Crestwood's Hernandez-Lara scores four goals in victory

Crestwood's Gavyn Zimmerman (11) has scored twice for the Knights this season.

Crestwood soccer 'taking it one game at a time' in playoff push

This photo shows a screenshot of a Zoom session from the 'Fit for Life' program, which was created to teach athletes life skills on and off the field.

'Fit for Life' program prepares senior athletes for life on and off the field

Crestwood's Julio Hernandez-Lara, left, scores during a 3-1 win over Lakewood on Tuesday.

Crestwood soccer takes down Lakewood 3-1

Fowler fans 15 as Lady Gators top Manning 10-2

Saturday, March 27

MANNING - Cakhi Fowler fanned 15 batters and allowed just two hits in Lakewood High School's 10-2 varsity softball win over Manning on Thursday at the MHS field. Makayla Cooper had two hits to lead the Lady Gators, who improved to 2-0 both on the …

Lakewood baseball, softball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

Saturday, March 27

1. CAMDEN, LAKEWOOD MEET IN BASEBALL, SOFTBALLIn a set of 2-game series that could go a long way in determining the Region VI-3A champion in each sport, Lakewood will face Camden in both softball and …

Sumter School District baseball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

Friday, March 19

1. SUMTER HOSTS MAGNOLIA INVITATIONALThe Sumter High School varsity boys golf team will play host to the 18-team Magnolia Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Beech Creek Golf Club.2. SUMTER …

Dail pitches Crestwood to first win of season

Tuesday, March 16

HOPKINS – Crestwood High School’s varsity baseball team picked up its first win of the season on Monday in splitting a doubleheader with Lower Richland at the LR field.The Knights won the …

DeLavan pitches Lakewood past East Clarendon 8-1

Tuesday, March 16

TURBEVILLE - Landon DeLavan pitched a 1-hitter to lead Lakewood High School to an 8-1, 4-inning varsity baseball win over East Clarendon in the Hunter Lee Memorial Tournament on Saturday at Shad Hall Field. DeLavan struck out seven and walked …

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Sumter’s Cox Carolinas Classic selection; to play North-South with Davis, Parker

Sumter High School’s Layken Cox has been chosen as one of the top 10 senior basketball players in the state of South Carolina by her selection to the South Carolina roster for the Carolinas …

The Sumter girls finally play the 5A state championship to highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. SUMTER GIRLS GO FOR STATE TITLEThe Sumter High School girls basketball team will finally get their chance to win the 5A state title on Saturday. After having their March 5 game against Clover …

Pillsbury throws gem as Lakewood cruises past Crestwood

With his team playing the third of four games this week and being short some pitchers due to arm soreness, Lakewood High School baseball head coach Bill DeLavan went to a well he seldom goes to on …

Lady Baron softball routs Cardinal Newman 17-6

COLUMBIA - Amberly Way went 4-for-5 with a home run and two doubles to lead Wilson Hall to a 17-6, 6-inning varsity softball win over Cardinal Newman on Tuesday in the CN field. Way also scored three runs and three runs batted in. Dani Hanley was …

Crestwood's Raymond, McMillan sign with Georgia Knights Prep

When Crestwood High School's Tony Raymond and Desmond McMillan went to a workout camp in Columbia in January for prospective 2021 college football players, it was with the intention of catching the eye of a 4-year school. When the camp was done, …

Lakewood boys basketball team clinches playoff spot with win over rival Crestwood

A spot in the 3A boys basketball state playoffs was on the line when Lakewood took on Crestwood at The Castle on Friday. The anticipation of a classic showdown between the two Sumter School District …

PHOTOS: Crestwood hosts Lakewood to cap off regular season

The Lakewood boys basketball team clinched a trip to the playoffs with a win over Crestwood on Friday. Here's a look at Senior Night at The Castle courtesy of The Item's Micah Green.

Win or go home: Victor in Crestwood-Lakewood boys game makes playoffs, loser's season comes to end

No matter the sport, there is always a little extra intensity in an athletic event when teams from Crestwood and Lakewood high schools meet. The former Sumter School District 2 schools opened at the same time and have always been region foes. The …

Crestwood basketball beats Lake City 60-54

LAKE CITY - Crestwood High School improved to 2-1 in Region VI-3A with a 60-54 varsity boys basketball victory over Lake City on Monday at the LCHS gymnasium. The Knights, who improved to 2-4 on the season, led 15-5 after the first quarter. The …

PHOTOS: Manning hosts Crestwood for region battles

Manning hosted Crestwood for a pair of region games on Wednesday. The Lady Monarchs claimed victory in the girls game, while Crestwood won the boys game. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The …

Clarendon Hall stays unbeaten in region

ESTILL - Clarendon Hall's varsity softball team remained undefeated in SCISA Region II-1A with an 11-0 victory over Patrick Henry Academy on Thursday at the PHA field. Mandy Wells pitched a 1-hit shutout for the Lady Saints, who improved to 10-1 …

Newsome tosses two no-hitters as East Clarendon softball sweeps Manning

MANNING - Maddie Newsome tossed a pair of no-hitters as East Clarendon High School's varsity softball team swept a doubleheader on Monday from Manning at the MHS field. The Lady Wolverines won the first game 15-0 in five innings before taking the …

Wilson Hall rolls to track victory

Wilson Hall's varsity boys track and field team picked up an easy victory in a 9-team meet on Wednesday at Spencer Field. The Barons won with a total of 233.5 points. Ben Lippen was second with 122 and Williamsburg was third with 112. Lee Academy …

Stone's 2-run, walk-off single lifts Wilson Hall past LMA 5-4

Ellie Stone delivered a 2-out, 2-run, walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift Wilson Hall's varsity softball team to 5-4 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Tuesday at Patriot Park SportPlex. The Lady Swampcats took a 4-3 …

Wilson leads Lakewood soccer past Laurence Manning 4-1

MANNING - Taron Wilson had two goals and two assists to lead Lakewood High School to a 4-1 varsity boys soccer victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Thursday at the LMA field. Carlos Cadena had a goal and an assist for the Gators, who improved …

Cooper 1A Player of the Year; five others named All-State

East Clarendon High School's Talaysia Cooper was named the 1A Girls Player of the Year by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association on Tuesday, while five other local players were named to their respective All-State teams. Sumter's Kiara …

PHOTOS: East Clarendon falls to Military Magnet in 1A playoffs

The East Clarendon girls basketball team saw its season come to an end on Tuesday with a 67-58 loss to Military Magnet. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Tim Leible.

Cooper fouls out as East Clarendon’s season ends with loss to Military Magnet

TURBEVILLE -- The East Clarendon High School girls basketball team saw its season come to an end on Tuesday, as Lady Wolverine star Talaysia Cooper, who was named the 1A Player of the Year by the …

Wilson Hall girls fall to Florence Christian in regular-season finale

FLORENCE - Wilson Hall's varsity girls basketball team closed out its regular season with a 43-32 loss to Florence Christian School on Monday at the FCS gymnasium. The Lady Barons fell to 5-8 on the season and 1-5 in SCISA Region II-3A. They will …

Sumter boys basketball gets first region win on late basket by Owens

MYRTLE BEACH - Leslie Owens Jr. hit a basket with 10 seconds left to lift Sumter High School to a 42-41 varsity boys basketball victory over St. James on Wednesday at the SJHS gymnasium. SHS picked up its first Region VI-5A victory in four tries …

Rutledge excited for opportunity in Arizona after rocky rookie year

In the summer of 2020, Donald Rutledge was looking forward to a great rookie season in the National Football League. The former Crestwood High School safety signed with the Indianapolis Colts after the NFL draft and spend the entire offseason …

Rivalry games highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. LAKEWOOD FACES OFF AGAINST CRESTWOODThe basketball teams from Lakewood and Crestwood will close out their abbreviated seasons on Friday facing off against one another at The Castle. Both of the …

Lady Monarchs outlast Crestwood for region win

MANNING -- The Manning High School girls basketball team hosted Crestwood for a Region VI-3A matchup on Wednesday at Thames Arena. The game was Crestwood's first since before Christmas and the Lady Monarchs took advantage of a little rust early. The …

Crestwood boys resume season with blowout victory over Manning

MANNING -- Crestwood High School boys basketball head coach Aric Samuel wasn't entirely sure what to expect when the Knights made the trip over to Manning for a Region VI-3A matchup on Wednesday. Crestwood hadn't played a game in almost two months …

Crestwood kicker Zimmerman signs with South Carolina State

Kicking is an often-overlooked position in football, especially at the night school level. Having a good kicker can be the difference between a win and a loss. For the last four years, Crestwood …

Sumter School District basketball players happy to get back to work

Practice for any sport can sometimes become monotonous because the desire is to actually perform in competition that matters. However, when you haven't been able to do either for close to two months, practice isn't so bad. The varsity basketball …

A big slate of local hoops highlights 5 things to watch this week

1. LMA VISITS WILSON HALLThe varsity basketball teams from Laurence Manning Academy and Wilson Hall will finally get to play each other in key SCISA Region II-3A games on Monday. The games will be …

Crestwood, Lakewood begin region play on Feb. 3

The varsity basketball teams for Crestwood and Lakewood high schools will begin their region schedules on Wednesday, Feb. 3, according to the Region VI-3A schedule released by Manning athletic director Reggie Kennedy on Wednesday. Sumter School …

Sumter School District athletics scheduled to resume on Friday

With hybrid learning restarting in Sumter School District on Monday, that too means the winter athletic teams at Sumter, Crestwood and Lakewood high schools will be able to resume practices and games …

Basketball players from around Sumter School District practice to show they want to play

After a series of delays to their seasons, basketball players from Sumter, Lakewood and Crestwood high schools gathered at the courts by Riley Park and Morris College on Sunday with the hopes of showing the Sumter School District administration that …