More Lee Central High School News
![Manning High's Michael Brown (88) holes up the ball in celebration against Lee Central during the FTC Jamboree on Friday.]()
Local football teams get final tuneup in FTC Jamboree
On Friday evening, the inaugural FTC Football Jamboree took place at Manning High School. Five area teams played, including Scott's Branch, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning, Lee Central and Manning. These final preseason tune-ups lasted two quarters …
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PHOTOS: Manning, Lee Central, Scott's Branch, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning play in FTC Jamboree
The football teams from Manning High, Lee Central, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning and Scott's Branch played in the FTC Jamboree at Manning on Friday.
![Sumter Item sports reporter Isaiah Lucas, seated center left, had a chance to dive into the deep end of local football at The Item's Football Media Day on Wednesday.]()
Isaiah Lucas' takeaways from Sumter Item's Media Day
I've been a sports reporter here at The Item for a little over a month now. Media day was the second big event that I've been able to attend and the first I was able to have an integral part in. It was my first chance to interact with every school …
![CAL CARY / THE SUMTER ITEM..The Sumter Item hosts Media Day, a day devoted to 12 High Schools to bring their football coaches and athletes for live discussions about the upcoming football season on August 11.]()
PHOTOS: Sumter Item's Football Media Day returns
The Sumter Item's Football Media Day, presented by Hines Furniture, made its return after a 2-year hiatus yesterday at USC Sumter.
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PHOTOS: Manning and Crestwood advance to championship of District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament
Manning High needed overtime to beat Lee Central on Wednesday, but they pulled out the win to advance to the championship of the District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament. They'll face …
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PHOTOS: Day 2 of the District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament featuring Scott's Branch, Laurence Manning, Manning, Lee Central, Clarendon Hall and Crestwood
Manning High and Junior High hosted the second day of the District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament on Tuesday. Here's a look at some of the local action with Laurence Manning, Scott's …
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PHOTOS: Crestwood sweeps Lee Central in boys, girls hoops
Crestwood hosted Lee Central on Friday for a tri-county matchup. Crestwood was able to get wins in each of the games to continue undefeated starts to their seasons. Here's a look at the action from …
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PHOTOS: Lee Central falls in 2A playoffs
Lee Central suffered a heartbreaking loss in the first round of the 2A playoffs, falling to Central 20-13 after losing quarterback Kwantre Harry to an injury. Here's a look at their matchup courtesy …
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PHOTOS: Lee Central takes down Latta
Lee Central hosted Latta for Senior Night on Friday, coming away with a 36-7 win to clinch the second seed in Region VII-2A. Here's a look at the victory courtesy of Item contributor Nich Pitts.
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PHOTOS: Lee Central crushes Kingstree on Homecoming
Lee Central defended Stallion Stadium with a 42-6 win over Kingstree on Friday. The game was a literal homecoming for LCHS, who hadn't played a home game since 2019. Here's a look at the action …
