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![Sumter defensive back Kameron Pearson (12) reaches out for an interception during the Gamecock’s 40-0 win over Northwestern on Friday at Memorial Stadium. Sumter held on to the No. 7 spot among 5A schools in the S.C.. Prep Media Football Polls this week.]()
Gamecocks joined by Stallions in S.C. Prep Media Football Polls
Sumter High School has been a part of the 5A poll for the S.C. Prep Media Football Poll from the preseason. The Gamecocks have been alone in that role among local schools in the five SCHSL classifications.
Until Tuesday.
Sumter maintained the …
![Tim Leible / The Sumter Item LMA's Wyatt Rowland returns the opening kickoff of the second half against Porter-Gaud on Friday. Rowland set the Swampcats up for the game-winning touchdown with a big return followed by a 34-yard run in their 21-14 victory.]()
LMA Swampcats hold on for 21-14 win over Porter-Gaud
MANNING - Laurence Manning Academy's varsity football team had its first big test of the season in SCISA 3A on Friday as it hosted Porter-Gaud at Billy Chitwood Field. While the Swampcats had a few bumps in the road, they passed that test with a …
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Photos: Laurence Manning v Porter-Gaud
The Laurence Manning football team hosted Porter-Gaud for a SCISA AAA matchup on Friday night. The following gallery is a collection of images from that contest.
![Nolan Osteen, left, carries the ball for Laurence Manning in its 32-14 win over Florence Christian last week. The Swampcats will play host to Porter-Gaud on Friday.]()
Laurence Manning out to stay undefeated as it prepares for Porter-Gaud
The Laurence Manning Academy has gotten off to a great start under first-year head coach Austin Floyd, ripping off three straight wins to open the year.
The Swampcats will put that undefeated record on the line as they play host to host …
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Sumter boys swim team wins meet
FLORENCE - Sumter High School's boys swim team finished first and the girls team finished second in the Florence District 1 Invitational on Wednesday at Francis Marion University.
In the 8-team boys meet, Sumter won with 58 points. Wilson was …
![East Clarendon’s Rhamey Floyd celebrates after the Lady Wolverines scored a point in their 3-0 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Wednesday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium.]()
East Clarendon improves to 7-0, sweeps Laurence Manning Academy
MANNING - East Clarendon’s varsity volleyball team improved to 7-0 on the season with a 3-0 (25-8, 25-21, 25-12) sweep of Laurence Manning Academy on Wednesday night.
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Laurence Manning tops Heathwood Hall 32-14
From staff reports
MANNING - There's just something about Homecoming Night and thunderstorms.
Laurence Manning Academy friends and alumni dodged the storms at Billy Chitwood Field on Friday to take in the school's Homecoming game and …
![Laurence Manning running back Wyatt Rowland (22) works his way around a Florence Christian defender during the Swampcats' 41-20 victory on Friday night.]()
Rowland along: Laurence Manning back leads Swampcats to 41-20 victory over Florence Christian
MANNING -- Laurence Manning Academy's varsity football team held off a late charge from Florence Christian School to earn a 41-20 win in its home opener on Friday at Billy Chitwood Field.
The Swampcats led 7-0 at the half on the strength of a …
![Sumter wide receiver Tylee Craft (13) goes up to make a catch over Crestwood defensive back Quinton Harrison in the Gamecock's 63-2 victory on Friday in Dalzell. Sumter's home game against Conway scheduled for Friday was canceled, but Crestwood is still scheduled to play at Richland Northeast.]()
Weathering the storm? Sumter, Wilson Hall football games canceled; other games could still possibly be played
For the second straight season, the Sumter High School and Wilson Hall football teams will play just nine regular-season games - at least for now.
Both schools canceled their games scheduled for Friday because of the impending threat of Hurricane …
![SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTORunning back Wyatt Rowland (22) will be one of the leaders of the Laurence Manning offense when the Swampcats open the season on Friday on the road against Augusta Christian School.]()
Swampcats begin Floyd Era against Augusta Christian
The Laurence Manning Academy football team didn't have a Week Zero matchup last week, so it's anxious to finally hit the field on Friday. The Swampcats will open their season with a SCISA 3A game against Augusta Christian School on the road, and …
