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The Lee Academy softball team celebrates a home run by Jameson Collins on Saturday against Laurens.

Lee Academy's dream run falls just short of championship series

The Lee Academy softball team has come a long way since the start of the season. They entered the postseason with just three wins, the same number they'd need to claim during the weekend to advance to the SCISA 2A state championship series. But …

Thomas Sumter's Hannah Burnside clears a hurdle in the TSA elementary school on Wednesday, May 7. On top of being an excellent track athlete, Hannah serves as a great mentor and role model for younger athletes coming up behind her.

The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Thomas Sumter's Burnside wraps up high school career with plenty of hardware

When Thomas Sumter's Hannah Burnside first came out to run track as a middle-schooler, head coach Rob Coursey knew he was getting a great athlete, but he had no idea what the next six years had in store. Rob had already coached Hannah's older …

The Clarendon Hall softball team celebrates after their win over Orangeburg Prep on Saturday, which clinched a trip to the SCISA 3A state championship series.

Clarendon Hall to play in fifth-straight state championship series against Pee Dee Academy

The Clarendon Hall softball team just keeps finding ways to win. Over the last five seasons, they’ve played in three different classifications. With every climb up, they’ve managed …

The Laurence Manning softball team poses for a photo after claiming their spot in the SCISA 4A state championship series with a win over Ben Lippen on Saturday.

Laurence Manning, Wilson Hall back together in SCISA 4A state championship series

There have been two mainstays in the top division of SCISA softball in the last half decade: Laurence Manning and Wilson Hall. Wilson Hall won three consecutive titles, the last two of which …

Laurence Manning's Laini Kosinski and the Lady Swampcats will open the SCISA 4A playoffs against Hammond on Friday at 3:15 p.m.

SCISA state softball brackets released ahead of weekend tournament

The SCISA softball brackets were released on Wednesday as teams prepare for a packed weekend on the diamond. Friday’s games are getting an earlier start this season due to potential …

Wilson Hall won 1-0 against John Paul II in the first round of the SCISA 3A soccer playoffs in Sumter on May 5, 2025.

Wilson Hall soccer survives playoff opener with JPII 1-0

The Wilson Hall boy soccer team opened the SCISA 3A playoffs against John Paul II for the second consecutive season on Monday desperately seeking to avoid repeating history. A year ago, the Barons lost 3-2 at home, ending their season prematurely …

The East Clarendon soccer team defeated Timberland in the first round of the SCHSL 2A playoffs on Monday.    NICH PITTS / SUMTER ITEM   FILE PHOTO

PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: East Clarendon soccer takes down Timberland to open 2A playoffs

The East Clarendon soccer team traveled to Timberland on Monday to open the SCHSL 2A playoffs, winning 3-0. After beating the Wolves on penalty kicks twice during the regular season, East Clarendon won a little more comfortably with their season …

The Thomas Sumter track and field team took part in the SCISA DII state championship at Orangeburg Prep on Friday. The girls finished in second as a team, while the boys finished fourth.

Thomas Sumter girls finish 2nd at SCISA DII state track meet

The Thomas Sumter track and field teams traveled to Orangeburg Prep on Thursday with their sights set on toppling the host school for a girls Division II state title. After winning the region meet over OP, that goal was dashed as Orangeburg Prep …

Wilson Hall's Abel Ayers (1) scored four goals this week to lead the Barons to two wins.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall soccer clinches region title, begins playoff journey Monday

The Wilson Hall soccer team wrapped up their season with a pair of wins this week, taking down Ben Lippen 5-2 on Tuesday before clinching the region with a 2-1 win over Trinity Collegiate on …

Laurence Manning's BJ Balls claps his hands in frustration after grounding out against Trinity Collegiate on Thursday.

Mistakes and injuries pile up as Laurence Manning’s season comes to a sudden end

Thursday was just not Laurence Manning’s night. The Swampcats hosted region foe Trinity Collegiate with their season on the line. They entered the night without their top three pitchers, …

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 …

Laurence Manning golf ties for 5th at SCISA State Tournament

The Laurence Manning and Wilson Hall golf teams took part in the SCISA state golf tournament on Monday and Tuesday. The Swampcats finished fifth, shooting 619 as a team. The Barons placed 11 th , …

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