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The Scott's Branch boys basketball team celebrates its win over Burke on Tuesday to advance to the SCHSL 1A lower state championship.

Scott's Branch back in lower state championship with win over Burke

Scott’s Branch continued their run through the SCHSL 1A playoffs with a third-round matchup against Burke on Tuesday. The Eagles dismissed Burke pretty easily, beating the Bulldogs 62-49 to …

The Scott's Branch boys basketball team celebrates its win over Whale Branch in the SCHSL 1A playoffs on Saturday.

Scott's Branch sinks Whale Branch, advances to lower state semis

The Scott’s Branch boys basketball team continued their journey toward the SCHSL 1A championship against Whale Branch on Saturday.It wasn’t an easy game in the slightest for Scott’s …

Scott's Branch senior Rosandra Bennett, center, scored 13 points in the Lady Eagles' season-ending loss to Allendale-Fairfax in the 3A playoffs on Friday.

Scott’s Branch girls lost to Allendale-Fairfax on late free throw

The Scott’s Branch girls basketball team saw their season come to an end on Friday thanks to one late free throw. The Lady Eagles came back from a 19-4 halftime deficit to take a lead in the …

Crestwood's Corean Nelson (0) and the Knights will open the 3A playoffs against Waccamaw on Wednesday.

SCHSL playoff brackets set; Crestwood, Sumter, Scott’s Branch primed for runs at home

The playoff brackets are set for the South Carolina High School League playoffs, which kick off on Wednesday. The Sumter High girls, as well as the boys teams from Crestwood and Scott’s Branch, …

Scott's Branch senior Randy Gibson will lead the Eagles on a postseason run for the fourth straight season.

Scott's Branch prepares for journey back to 1A state championship game

The Scott's Branch boys basketball team has been here before. The Eagles played for the SCHSL 1A state championship in each of the last three seasons and now begin their trek back to the title game. They hope this is the year that snaps the …

Lee Central's Hannah Reames (11) and the Lady Stallions are ranked No. 10 in the latest SCBCA rankings.

Lee Central jumps into Top 10 in latest SCBCA rankings

The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released their latest rankings on Tuesday with a new tri-county team entering the fray. The Lee Central girls jump into the rankings at No. 10 for …

Manning boys stay unbeaten in region, girls lose heartbreaker to Dillon

The Manning basketball teams traveled to Dillon on Friday for a pair if crucial region contests. The Monarchs stayed unbeaten in Region VII-3A with a 63-57 win, while the girls suffered a …

NICH PITTS / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM  Manning's Jeh'Qwauyn Hilton rises up for a dunk against Georgetown on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Manning sweeps Georgetown for pair of crucial region wins

The Manning basketball teams hosted Georgetown on Tuesday for a pair of crucial region games. The Monarchs were able to remain undefeated in Region VIII-3A with a 66-51 win, while the girls won 56-20 to move into a tie with Waccamaw for second …

Sumter High's Keziyah Sanders scored 16 points in the Lady Gamecocks' win over St. James on Tuesday

Sumter High steamrolls St. James for region wins

The Sumter High basketball teams had a field day on their trip to St. James on Tuesday. The Lady Gamecocks opened the night with a comfortable 48-29 win, while the boys cruised to a 50-25 win of their own. The girls bounced back from a tough loss …

Scott's Branch senior Rosandra Bennett recorded two double-doubles last week on her way to the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week.

Scott's Branch senior Bennett leads the charge for young Lady Eagles

The Scott's Branch girls basketball team has taken their lumps this season. Facing larger competition, the Lady Eagles didn't earn a win until the end of December, but they're starting to string some things together. They opened region play with …

Manning High's La'Tavius Wilson (23) and the Lady Monarchs enter the SCBCA Top 10 at No. 8 this week.

Manning girls join Top 10, Crestwood still at No. 1 as SCBCA rankings shake up

Tri-County schools are shifting around in the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association Polls.The Manning girls made their season debut in the SCBCA Top 10 in 3A, while the Sumter girls dropped …

Manning basketball gets wins over Georgetown, Estill

The Manning High basketball teams were busy this weekend, matching up with Georgetown on Friday before facing Estill in tournament action on Saturday. Both teams left the weekend with a pair of wins for MHS. The Manning girls pulled out a tight …

Scott's Branch guard RJ Gibson (2) is celebrated for scoring 1,000 points in his Eagles career at halftime of their win over Johnsonville on Tuesday. He is joined by his parents, Audrey Gibson and Randy Gibson Sr., as well as head coach Kevin Miller, left.

Scott's Branch celebrates Gibson's 1,000th point, sweeps Johnsonville

Tuesday night was celebratory at Scott's Branch. The Eagles opened region play with a 72-50 win over Johnsonville but also honored its star guard Randy "RJ" Gibson. The senior was recognized for surpassing the 1,000-career-points …