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Lakewood, Crestwood soccer open region play
The Lakewood soccer teams opened region play against Camden and Lake City this week, going 0-4 across the boys and girls. Both squads struggled against Camden on Tuesday. The girls fell 8-0 after South Carolina basketball commit and South … more
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Wilson Hall's Reynolds tosses no-hitter en route to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
When Wilson Hall hosted Trinity Collegiate for a critical region matchup on March 21, Ben Reynolds was unhittable. Literally. The Wilson Hall senior carried the Barons to a 6-0 victory without allowing a hit, earning Hines Furniture Athlete of … more
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Sumter High boys can't keep pace with No. 1 Lexington in 3rd-round loss
The Sumter High boys basketball team concluded its season Tuesday night with a 57-37 loss to No. 1-ranked Lexington in the third round of the SCHSL 5A playoffs. “I'm actually happy for my guys' … more
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Sumter County Middle School all-conference players recognized
PHOTOS BY TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM The Sumter County Middle School Conference recognized their all-conference boys and girls basketball teams on Wednesday. more
Who needs a break? How local teams manage a week off school
Every spring comes with an existential question for coaches across the country: What do we do with spring break? With school out of session for more than a week, coaches have to decide how to manage potential time off smack dab in the middle of … more
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Lee Central offense comes to life in 53-20 rout of York Prep
The Lee Central girls basketball team has spent the last month searching for their lost offense. Other than two blowouts against one-win Andrews, the No. 10 Lady Stallions hadn’t surpassed 30 … more
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Ragin Prep advances to SCISA 1A semis for 1st time with win over Our Lady of the Rosary
Last season, Ragin Prep made history by earning their first playoff win. This year, the Rams took things a step further. Ragin Prep used a dominant first half to take down Our Lady of the Rosary … more
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Sumter School District to allow fall sports Phase 1.5 conditioning beginning Tuesday
Sumter School District will allow its fall sports teams begin Phase 1.5 conditioning on Tuesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Penelope Knox-Martin in a release on Monday morning. That means … more
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Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: Thomas Sumter's Krammer carries Generals' returning soccer team to early success
Thomas Sumter Academy went six years without fielding a soccer team. That finally changed this spring when the Generals had enough interest to put a squad on the pitch. As tends to be the case with a rebooted sport, many of the players came … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall baseball bashes PAC before heading to the beach for spring break tourney
The Wilson Hall baseball team got one final tune-up before heading to Myrtle Beach for the Cal Ripken Experience next week, hosting Providence Athlete Club on Thursday. The Barons hadn't played in a week, so they rotated through five pitchers in … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Scott’s Branch dominates Hemingway in sweep
The Scott’s Branch basketball teams hosted Hemingway on Thursday for their final home game of the regular season. Both teams ran away with convincing victories. The Lady Eagles opened with a … more
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Wilson Hall shines on diamond with blowout wins in baseball, softball
The Wilson Hall baseball and softball teams were both at home on Thursday. The Lady Barons hosted Northwood in their opener, dominating for a 16-1 win in three innings. The Barons followed back on campus with a comfortable 11-1 win over Orangeburg … more
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Lady Bantams, Tigers claim Sumter County championships
Two Sumter County middle school basketball teams saw their seasons have fairy-tale endings, though one came a little easier than the other. The Bates Middle School girls outlasted their biggest rivals, Alice Drive, for a dramatic 39-36 … more
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Rouse's walk-off single lifts Sumter past Lugoff-Elgin
The Sumter High baseball team had a change of scenery on Thursday night. After stormy weather left their home field under water, the Gamecocks moved across town to Riley Park as they hosted Lugoff-Elgin on Thursday. The game that followed was a … more
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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: East Clarendon rallies for four in the 6th to beat Johnsonville
The East Clarendon softball team grabbed early control of their region with a 5-3 win over Johnsonville on Thursday. The victory hinged on the sixth inning, where EC rallied for four runs. An RBI single from Payton Hanniford tied … more
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BASEBALL ROUNDUP: East Clarendon rolls past Manning 10-0
After taking down county rival Manning on Monday, the East Clarendon baseball team hit the road for a rematch on Thursday. The Wolverines only needed five innings the second time around, cruising to a 10-0 win. EC struck quickly, driving in a … more
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SOCCER ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall tallies three shutouts in 3-0 week
The Wilson Hall soccer team had a great week on the pitch, going 3-0 against Ben Lippen, Pee Dee Academy and Camden Military. The toughest match opened the week, as the Barons pulled out a 2-0 win over Ben Lippen. Jackson Bonser scored twice, … more
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Sumter High, Crestwood softball grow in early matchup
When the Sumter High and Crestwood softball teams hit the diamond on Tuesday, they saw different sides of the same coin when it comes to early season action. The Lady Gamecocks return almost their entire lineup, though they've got a couple … more
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Breathing life into a Sumter staple: Riley Park shows off first stage of renovation
Through the decades, many a spring or summer evening has been spent at Riley Ballpark. The stadium has hosted everyone from the Sumter Braves to USC Sumter, the Sumter P-15's and even the New York Yankees during its 90-year history. But … more
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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Laurence Manning crushes Carolina Academy
The East Clarendon softball team hosted Laurence Manning for a friendly SCHSL versus SCISA battle on Tuesday. The Lady Swampcats were able to take home an 8-2 win on the back of two three-run frames. The Lady Wolverines struggled defensively in … more
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