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Lakewood's Richard Johnson, center, is surrounded by family and head track coach Robert Zimmerman, back left, after signing to continue his throwing career at Newberry on Monday.

Lakewood’s Johnson signs to throw at Newberry

From the first time Lakewood track coach Robert Zimmerman saw Richard Johnson throw, he knew the Gator had a chance to be special. Since that day, Johnson spent two years becoming the top thrower in …

Sumter High's Lillie Ivey and the Lady Gamecocks begin the SCHSL 5A DI playoffs on Wednesday after a first-round bye.

SCHSL state playoffs for baseball, softball, soccer underway this week

Local SCHSL schools will be busy this week, as the playoffs for baseball, softball and soccer all begin this week. Monday’s slate sees the 5A and 4A baseball postseasons get underway. …

Lakewood's Richard Johnson won both the Sumter County Championship and the Region V-4A title in the discus on his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week honors.

Lakewood's Johnson throws his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

Lakewood's Richard Johnson has been a throwing machine this season, and he keeps finding ways to one-up himself. In last week's Sumter County Meet, he took home the win in both the discus and the shot put. He competed against the best throwers in …

Lakewood's Matt McKinnon has been the heart of the Gator baseball team this year as they finished the regular season on a five-game winning streak and finished third in Region V-4A.

Lakewood baseball clinches third in region, closes season on 5-game winning streak

The Lakewood baseball team went into its final week of the season with one goal in mind: finish the season in third place in Region V-4A. A top three finish in the region would give the Gators a …

Laurence Manning's BJ Balls, seated right, is joined by his parents, as well as current and former coaches, back from left, Lakewood head coach Bill DeLavan and Laurence Manning assistant Robbie Mooneyham and head coach Barry Hatfield, after signing with Florence-Darlington on Wednesday.

Laurence Manning’s Balls signs with Florence-Darlington

When Laurence Manning senior BJ Balls was going through the recruiting process, one program just made sense. On Wednesday, he made his decision official. Balls will head to Florence-Darlington …

Sumter High's Simone Wells and the SHS track team took part in the Region V-5A meet on Wednesday.

Sumter High, Lakewood, Crestwood run in region track meets

The track teams from the Sumter County School District all ran in their region meets this week. Lakewood and Crestwood traveled to Wilson on Tuesday for the Region V-4A meet, while Sumter High went …

Wilson Hall's Benson Elmore fell one out shy of a complete game as he Barons beat Porter Gaud in the first round of the SCISA 4A playoffs on Monday.

Wilson Hall takes down Porter Gaud to open SCISA 4A playoffs

The Wilson Hall baseball team traveled to Porter Gaud to open the SCISA 4A playoffs on Monday. The fourth-seeded Barons got an excellent start from Benson Elmore and got their bats going in a 7-1 …

Sumter High's Danabella Jackson stands atop the podium after winning the high jump at the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic on Friday.

Sumter High’s Jackson wins HJ as local athletes thrive at Coaches Classic

Track athletes from Sumter High and Lakewood traveled to Spring Valley on Friday to take part in the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic Elite Meet. While both schools had a small group qualify, the local …

Lakewood's Jamonte Witherspoon, seated left, and Cedric Cisse, seated right, are joined by head coach Willie Offord after signing to play college football. Witherspoon signed with Erskine, while Cisse will join his brother at South Carolina.

Lakewood’s Cisse to join brother at South Carolina; Witherspoon signs with Erskine

The world of recruitment for college athletics comes with its share of ups and downs. On Monday, Lakewood was able to experience the positive side of that equation. The Gators will have a family …

Wilson Hall's Marsha Kate Skey (11) pitches against Heathwood Hall at Patriot Park on April 23.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall softball splits games in return from break

The Wilson Hall softball team returned from a successful spring break tournament with games against Carolina Academy and Heathwood Hall this week. After suffering a 5-2 loss to CA, the Lady Barons bashed Heathwood 20-1 on Wednesday. Wilson Hall …

Laurence Manning's BJ Balls has been the table-setter for the Swampcats this spring, hitting .500 on the season as the LMA leadoff hitter.

The Grind, presented by the Bank of Clarendon: Laurence Manning's Balls sparks Swampcats at top of lineup

Laurence Manning senior BJ Balls was born to hit baseballs. Other than it literally being in his last name, the lefty comes from a long line of baseball players. His grandma played both softball and baseball, and his dad, along with most of his …

The track teams from Sumter High, Crestwood, Lakewood and Wilson Hall took part in the Sumter County Championships on Wednesday.

Lakewood boys, Wilson Hall girls claim Sumter County Championships

Area track programs converged on Crestwood Wednesday for the Sumter County Championships. The Knights were joined by Wilson Hall, Sumter High and Lakewood for a fantastic night on the track. The …

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