![Sumter's Joseph Durant (2) scored six points in the Gamecocks' 38-25 win over Conway on Monday.]()
Sumter boys basketball takes down Conway, stays in playoff hunt
In their first meeting just under two weeks ago, the Sumter High School varsity boys basketball team lost to Conway 62-56. Most of the Tigers’ points came via them getting in the lane and …
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PHOTOS: Crestwood hosts Lakewood to cap off regular season
The Lakewood boys basketball team clinched a trip to the playoffs with a win over Crestwood on Friday. Here's a look at Senior Night at The Castle courtesy of The Item's Micah Green.
![Lakewood's Jamond Lewis (11) and the Gators will kick off the SCSHL playoffs this week.]()
SCHSL and SCISA playoffs highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week
1. SCHSL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS BEGINAfter a season thrown for a loop by the coronavirus pandemic, the South Carolina High School League basketball state playoffs will begin on Saturday. Either …
![Lakewood's Kameron Rodriguez (3) and the Gators will face Crestwood on Friday with a chance to clinch a playoff spot.]()
Win or go home: Victor in Crestwood-Lakewood boys game makes playoffs, loser's season comes to end
No matter the sport, there is always a little extra intensity in an athletic event when teams from Crestwood and Lakewood high schools meet. The former Sumter School District 2 schools opened at the same time and have always been region foes.
The …
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Sumter boys basketball gets first region win on late basket by Owens
MYRTLE BEACH - Leslie Owens Jr. hit a basket with 10 seconds left to lift Sumter High School to a 42-41 varsity boys basketball victory over St. James on Wednesday at the SJHS gymnasium.
SHS picked up its first Region VI-5A victory in four tries …
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Sumter girls basketball falls to St. James 39-32
MYRTLE BEACH - Sumter High School's varsity girls basketball team suffered its first Region VI-5A loss on Wednesday, falling to St. James 39-32 at the SJHS gymnasium.
The Lady Gamecocks, who are ranked second among 5A schools in the most recent …
![Lakewood's Jaqcorey Melton (1) fires a 3-point shot during the Gators' 71-58 win against Manning on Monday.]()
Gators keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Manning; Lady Monarchs clinch playoff berth
Every win matters a little bit more this season, as many teams will play single-digit games before the playoffs begin. Playing in just their third game in 2021, Lakewood head coach Ed Scott knew his team needed a win over Manning on Monday if the …
![Sumter's Joseph Durant, center, scored 13 points in the Gamecocks' 50-49 loss to Socastee on Monday.]()
Sumter boys fall to Socastee in yet another nail-biter
The Sumter High School varsity boys basketball team suffered another excruciating loss on Monday, falling to Socastee 50-49 at the SHS gymnasium.
The Gamecocks have lost all three of their Region VI-5A contests by a combined total of nine points …
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Crestwood basketball beats Lake City 60-54
LAKE CITY - Crestwood High School improved to 2-1 in Region VI-3A with a 60-54 varsity boys basketball victory over Lake City on Monday at the LCHS gymnasium.
The Knights, who improved to 2-4 on the season, led 15-5 after the first quarter. The …
![Sumter’s Layken Cox (22) scored 15 points in the Lady Gamecocks’ 50-15 win over Socastee on Monday.]()
Sumter girls basketball team rolls past Socastee 50-15
Jeff Schaffer wasn't particularly pleased with how his Sumter High School varsity girls basketball team played defense in its 49-41 win over Carolina Forest on Friday.
He had no such feelings on Monday.
The Lady Gamecocks held Socastee …
