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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 - …

Lee Central's Serenity Williams, center, stands atop the podium after winning the 400m dash at the SCHSL 1A state championships on Saturday at Spring Valley.

Lee Central takes home 2 individual track state titles; Manning thrives in relays, sprints

The track and field programs from Manning and East Clarendon traveled to Richland Northeast on Friday for the SCHSL 2A state championships, while Lee Central and Scott’s Branch headed to Spring …

Lakewood's Aliyah Hicks qualified for the SCHSL 4A state championships in four events.

Tri-county athletes qualify for SCHSL state track meets

The South Carolina High School League hosted qualifiers across the state this weekend for this week’s track and field championships. Sumter High ran in the 5A-DI mid-state qualifier at Spring …

Sumter High's Gavin Rivers drove in one of the Gamecocks' three runs in their loss to West Ashley on Tuesday.

SCHSL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball falls to West Ashley, Game 3 set for Thursday

The Sumter High baseball team traveled to West Ashley on Tuesday for the second game of their SCHSL 5A-DI playoff series, falling 7-3. The series now heads to a decisive third game on Thursday at …

Lee Central's My'Keriyah Holmes, center back, shoots against Hunter-Kinard-Tyler during their matchup in the third round of the SCHSL 1A playoffs on Monday.

Lee Central grinds out win over Hunter-Kinard-Tyler to earn trip back to 1A semifinals

For the second year in a row, Lee Central is one of the final four teams remaining in SCHSL 1A. The Lady Stallions used a superb defensive effort to outlast Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 38-30 on Monday, …

Lee Central's Serenity Williams drives against Ware Shoals on Friday.

Lee Central crushes Ware Shoals in SCHSL 1A playoffs; host Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Monday

Coming into the season, the Lee Central girls basketball team was a tough squad to read. The Lady Stallions saw seven players graduate from the SCHSL 1A runners-up, though they still had two …

Sumter High's BJ Brown scored 35 points in a win over Blythewood on Friday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Brown lifts Sumter High to crucial region win over Blythewood

The Sumter High basketball teams hosted Blythewood on Friday as they continue to make their final push in the regular season. The No. 10 Gamecocks were able to run their winning streak to three games with a 70-59 victory, while the girls fell to the …

Sumter High's Eli Britt scored 29 points in a win over West Florence on Wednesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High sweeps rematch with West Florence

The Sumter High basketball teams traveled to West Florence on Wednesday and came home with a pair of blowout wins. The Lady Gamecocks claimed a 67-28 victory behind a trio of 12-point performances from Kamille Gregg, Jayla Thomas and Jalien …

East Clarendon's James Gamble scored 19 points in the Wolverines' win over Kingstree on Friday.

AREA ROUNDUP: East Clarendon splits with Kingstree

The East Clarendon basketball teams hosted Kingstree on Friday, splitting the region matchups. The Lady Wolverines put up a fight against the No. 5 team in SCHSL 2A, but eventually fell 56-40. The …

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AREA ROUNDUP: Ragin Prep rolls through Ridge Christian 67-49

The Ragin Prep boys basketball team hosted Ridge Christian on Tuesday, running away with a 67-49 victory. Kavontay Rose led the Rams with 25 points in the win. Kayshaun Rutherford added 15 points, while Kden Shannon added 11. Seven Rams scored in …

The Sumter High girls basketball team holds the trophy and SCHSL sign after winning the 2024 SCHSL 5A state championship. Sumter High will play in Region IV-5A in 2026-28.

SCHSL releases region placements: Where will the tri-county play in 2026-28?

The South Carolina High School League released its region placements for the 2026-28 realignment on Thursday. Two local squads, Crestwood and Lakewood, moved classifications this year, but the entire …

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