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Crestwood's Shannon Davis (2) scored 16 points in the Knights' win over South Florence to claim the region title on Saturday.

SCHSL ROUNDUP: Crestwood sews up region title with win over South Florence

The Crestwood boys basketball team clinched the Region V-4A championship on Saturday with a win over South Florence. The Knights, who advanced to 10-0 in region play and 19-2 overall, will close out …

The Crestwood boys basketball team remains ranked at No. 3 in the latest SCBCA rankings.

Scott’s Branch falls out of Top 10; Crestwood, Manning, Lee Central hold firm in latest SCBCA rankings

The Scott’s Branch girls basketball team slipped out of the Top 10 in SCHSL 1A as the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released its latest rankings on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles lost …

Wilson Hall's Hugh Humphries (2) shoots against John Paul II on Saturday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Barons cap off busy week with critical region wins over Trinity, John Paul II

The Wilson Hall basketball teams finished off a busy week with back-to-back games against Trinity Collegiate and John Paul II on Friday and Saturday. For the boys, it was an exceedingly long week, opening with a back-to-back against Camden …

Thomas Sumter's Malayia English scored 26 points in a win over Calhoun Academy on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Thomas Sumter faces off with Calhoun, Orangeburg Prep

The Thomas Sumter basketball teams faced off with Calhoun Academy on Tuesday before a matchup with Orangeburg Prep on Wednesday. The Lady Generals split the matchups, while the boys went 0-2. The …

Sumter High's BJ Brown had a 40-point double-double in the Gamecocks' 3OT win over Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday.

SCHSL ROUNDUP: Gamecocks win 3OT thriller as Sumter High sweeps Lugoff-Elgin

The Sumter High basketball teams traveled to Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday, coming away with a pair of victories. The night started in relative comfort for Sumter High, as the girls ran away with a 58-32 …

Crestwood's Teon Tindal and the Knights remain ranked No. 3 in SCHSL 4A after the SCBCA released their latest rankings on Tuesday.

Crestwood, Manning, Lee Central hold in Top 5 in latest SCBCA rankings

The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released their latest rankings on Tuesday night with no changes for the tri-county. Crestwood stands firm at No. 3 in SCHSL 4A after wins over both …

Manning's Lovell Stevenson (15) scored 16 in their win over Mullins on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Manning takes down Mullins in ranked region battle

The Manning boys basketball team hosted Mullins on Tuesday for what turned out to be a ranked battle against region foes. The Monarchs had to wait a day to learn that they were being added to the …

Sumter legend Bobby Richardson speaks at the award show named in his honor, The Bobbys, on June 20.

Item sports editor reflects on spectacular year in Sumter

As the calendar flips into 2025, I wanted to look back in the year of sports in the tri-county. During the weekend, I covered the highlights from a technical standpoint - everything from state championships to individual honors. Now, I wanted to …

The Manning boys basketball team poses with its medals and trophy after winning the District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament on Saturday at Morris College.

Monarchs take home District 9 crown; Lady Knights finish as runners-up

The District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament came to a triumphant conclusion on Saturday at Morris College with four championship matches. The tri-county thrived, as Alice Drive swept the inaugural …

Manning's Jeffery Ceasar (2) drives against Wilson Hall during the championship of the 2023 District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament. The Monarchs will again serve as host for the tournament.

District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball tournament back next week with new twist

The tri-county's biggest holiday basketball tournament is coming back next week. The District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament will kick off a day after everyone finishes opening up presents under the tree at Manning High School and Junior High. …

Manning's Jalynn Coard was named to the overall All-State team by the SCFCA on Friday.

Sumter High, Manning, Lakewood, Lee Central, Scott’s Branch represented on SCFCA All-State football teams; Monarchs' Coard named to overall team

The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released their All-State teams on Friday. The tri-county was well represented, as four from Sumter High, five from Lee Central, three from …

The Manning girls basketball team celebrates after beating Scott's Branch on Wednesday.

Manning sweeps Scott’s Branch as Lady Monarchs mount wild comeback, boys roll

The Manning basketball teams hosted Scott’s Branch on Wednesday for their second round of Clarendon County action. The Lady Monarchs were looking to bounce back after their comeback attempt …

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