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Crestwood's Shannon Davis, left, and the Knights moved up to No. 3 in SCHSL 4A in the latest SCBCA rankings.

Crestwood climbs to No. 3 in latest SCBCA rankings, Manning joins 2A poll; Lee Central, Scott’s Branch girls remain ranked in 1A

The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released their latest rankings on Tuesday night, opening 2025 with some movement across classifications. The Crestwood boys basketball team jumped up …

Local games rescheduled due to potential winter weather

With icy weather in the forecast for Friday evening, several programs have elected to reschedule their contests for the night. This list will be updated as more changes are made. Crestwood, Lakewood, …

Lakewood junior Dave Rogers was a state qualifier as a freshman, but missed out on a return trip last year. As the fifth-ranked heavyweight in SCHSL 4A, he wants to do more than just get back to state this season.

The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Lakewood's Rogers looks to make run to wrestling state title

As a freshman, Dave Rogers burst onto the scene at Lakewood in both football and wrestling. By the end of his first season, he was starting on the football team and quickly became the Gators' top heavyweight. At the end of the year, the young …

Sumter County to unite on the court with alumni game between Sumter, Crestwood high schools

After a year filled with far too much heartbreak and loss, Marvin Alston wanted to open 2025 with an event focused on unity within Sumter County. Alston found the best outlet would be the basketball court. Crestwood will play host to the first …

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 …

Lee Central's Ke'Myra Dennis, left and the Lady Stallions went 2-1 in the Carvers Bay Girls Christmas Showcase this weekend.

TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Lee Central basketball teams go 2-1 in tournament action

The Lee Central basketball teams split up for the holidays, as the boys basketball team traveled to Chesterfield to take part in their Christmas Classic, while the girls took part in the Carver's Bay …

The Crestwood boys basketball team suffered its first loss of the season against SCHSL 2A No. 1 Atlantic Collegiate in the championship of the Pepsi Carolina Classic on Sunday.

Crestwood suffers first loss in Pepsi Carolina Classic championship against 2A No. 1 Atlantic Collegiate

The Crestwood basketball team faced its fiercest challenge of the season on Sunday when they faced Atlantic Collegiate for the championship of the Pepsi Carolina Classic. The matchup pitted the …

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 "Snoop" Ceasar has been a star on both the gridiron and court throughout his time with the Monarchs. He dedicated his career to his father, Jeffery Ceasar Sr., who was lost to gun violence when Snoop was just 10.

The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Manning's Ceasar honors father's memory with stellar play on gridiron, court

Whether it's on a Friday night at Ramsey Stadium or inside John F. Thames Gymnasium throughout the winter, there is often one nickname being chanted by Manning faithful: Snoop. That moniker belongs to senior Jeffery Ceasar, the Monarchs' star …

Former Sumter High star Tylee Craft will be honored as the namesake of a new scholarship fund from Brothers Incorporated. The organization is currently accepting donations for the fund and will give out the first two scholarships this spring.

Brothers Incorporated creates scholarship fund to honor Tylee Craft

When Jason Johnson teamed up with Brandon Brooks and Cedric McKnight to found Brothers Incorporated last year, he had a dream of helping mold the next generation. This week, he announced a major step toward giving young student-athletes a leg …

The Lakewood wrestling team hosted East Clarendon and Camden on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Lakewood wrestling sweeps tri with East Clarendon, Camden

The Lakewood wrestling team hosted a tri-match with East Clarendon and Camden on Tuesday, running away with a pair of victories. The Gators took down Camden 41-38 and defeated East Clarendon 46-24. Camden also defeated EC 42-36. Moses Thomsen, …

Lakewood's Darius Franklin averaged just shy of a double-double to lead the Gators to two wins, earning Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week honors in the process.

Franklin helps Lakewood find a new gear on his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

The Lakewood basketball team has been grinding. Gator head coach Cam Lee wanted to run his team through the wringer to prepare for one of the toughest regions in the state, Region V-4A, which meant battles with the likes of 5A powers like River …

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