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Crestwood's Jaydis Williams threw two touchdowns in the Knights' win over Wilson on Friday.

Crestwood snaps three-game losing streak with 28-9 win over Wilson

The Crestwood football team traveled to Wilson hungry for their first region victory on Friday. Things were frustrating early, as the Knights had four touchdowns called back due to various penalties …

Thomas Sumter's Maximus Moreno celebrates after the Generals' 7-6 homecoming win over Clarendon Hall on Friday.

Thomas Sumter grinds out homecoming win over Clarendon Hall for first victory

Thomas Sumter hosted Clarendon Hall on homecoming with a golden opportunity. Both teams entered the matchup seeking their first win of the season. As the school celebrated its 60th year, the Generals …

The East Clarendon volleyball and tennis programs hosted Manning on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: East Clarendon volleyball, tennis take down Manning

The East Clarendon volleyball and tennis teams hosted Manning on Tuesday, running away with a pair of victories. The tennis team started with a comfortable 6-1 win, while the volleyball team handled business inside. The Lady Wolverines took the …

From the Wire

Vanderbilt fans climb a goalpost as they celebrate on the field after defeating Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Former Sumter High star Capers helps Vanderbilt seal upset over No. 1 Alabama with strip sack

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fans of the Vanderbilt Commodores danced onto the field, jumping up and down as they tore down a goal post, carried it out of the stadium and rang out sweet sounds of …

Clemson's Memorial Stadium will play host to the Savannah Bananas on April 26.

Savannah Bananas are heading to the gridiron in 2025, including Clemson's Death Valley

The Savannah Bananas are taking their baseball hijinks to the gridiron in 2025. Team owner Jesse Cole said his barnstorming squad, which has packed stadiums around the country with its rollicking, freewheeling version of the national pastime …

Carolina quarterback Andy Dalton and the Panthers face the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Bears, Panthers meet in matchup between teams linked by trade that changed both franchises

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Caleb Williams might be suiting up for the Carolina Panthers against the Chicago Bears in an alternate world on Sunday. It's a world where the two teams did not swing a massive trade. "Obviously grateful that it happened and …

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) celebrates with fans after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.

Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs

ATLANTA - Kirk Cousins sure earned all that money Thursday night. The $180 million quarterback threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta …

Former Sumter High star and current Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery had a rocky season after signing late in spring training.

D-Backs owner takes blame for signing former Gamecock Montgomery after rocky season

PHOENIX (AP) - Diamondbacks owner Tom Kendrick said he is the person responsible for signing pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who underperformed this season after joining Arizona on a hefty free agent contract. The defending National League champion …

Prep Sports

Lee Central's Kiyonna Austin, seen serving against Lamar last week, was named the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week after leading the Lady Stallions to a pair of region wins.

Lee Central's Austin leads Lady Stallions to critical region wins on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

The Lee Central volleyball team ended September with a pair of crucial region games against Lamar and C.A. Johnson. The Lady Stallions lost their previous four matches, two of which came down to the final set in long battles with Great Falls and …

Laurence Manning head football coach and athletic director Robbie Briggs stepped down this week.

Laurence Manning AD, football coach Briggs steps down

Laurence Manning athletic director and head football coach Robbie Briggs stepped down from both positions this week. The school announced to families on Thursday that Briggs would be stepping down. …

CLEMSON

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is aiming for his 174th win as the Tigers' head coach as they face Florida State on Saturday.

Swinney seeks ACC-record 174th win with victory at FSU

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Dabo Swinney had just been named Clemson's interim head coach in 2008, replacing Tommy Bowden, when he got a phone call from Tommy's dad, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden. "Bobby, he called me the night of the interim and just …

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik throws a pass against Stanford on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Clemson.

No. 17 Clemson wears down Stanford with Klubnik's 5 TDs and defense's 3 takeaways in 40-14 win

CLEMSON - When Clemson's offense struggled to get points early on, cornerback Avieon Terrell shrugged it off and told them not to worry. "We got you," he said to his offensive teammates. No. 17 Clemson's defense certainly did with three …

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, front left, looks on with quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) and the Tigers host Stanford on Saturday.

Clemson's Swinney shrugs off critics as No. 17 Tigers gear up for Stanford

CLEMSON - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is not interested in "Told ya so,' no matter how well his 17th-ranked Tigers are playing these days. Swinney accepted those dogging his program after a 34-3 loss to then top-ranked Georgia a month ago. He …

The Clemson defense will look to carry some momentum into its matchup with N.C. State, led by a freshman quarterback, CJ Bailey.

No. 21 Clemson, N.C. State eager to put aside early season blowouts to start ACC play

CLEMSON - N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said he won't let his team's season be defined by one bad early loss to Tennessee. He sure sounds a lot like his Clemson counterpart, Dabo Swinney, after the Tigers were manhandled by Georgia to start the …

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Appalachian State on Saturday, Sept. 7, in Clemson.

Klubnik, No. 25 Clemson crank up offense in a 66-20 victory over Appalachian State

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Cade Klubnik threw for a career-high 378 yards and five touchdowns as No. 25 Clemson cranked up an offense that was missing a week earlier against top-ranked Georgia and …

USC

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is expected to return to the lineup for the Gamecocks against Ole Miss on Saturday.

Gamecocks get another shot at a ranked foe against Ole Miss

COLUMBIA - One loss won't end the championship hopes of No. 12 Mississippi, no matter how bad the Rebels' offense looked in falling to Kentucky. Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin told his team just that this week as it prepared to face South Carolina …

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, left, and the Gamecocks host Akron on Saturday.

South Carolina looks to go 3-1 for 1st time since 2017 as MAC's Akron pays a visit

Akron (1-2) at South Carolina (2-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU) BetMGM College Football Odds: South Carolina by 28 1/2. Series record: South Carolina leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? South Carolina is hoping for a strong bounce back after …

South Carolina fans cheer for the Gamecocks on Saturday.

USC watches lead slip away in 36-33 loss to No. 16 LSU

COLUMBIA - Garrett Nussmeier knew he had to push aside the mistakes if No. 16 LSU was going to finish a rally and win. Nussmeier directed a final touchdown drive that ended with Josh Williams' 2-yard score with 1:12 left as the Tigers came back …

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks host LSU on Saturday.

1st-place South Carolina looks to validate start against No. 16 LSU

COLUMBIA - South Carolina is off to a fast start fueled by first-time starters in quarterback LaNorris Sellers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart. LSU coach Brian Kelly has noticed and knows his 16th-ranked Tigers have, too. The Tigers (1-1) open …

Outdoors

Three-time Emmy Award-winning host and producer of UNC-TV's "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" will be the guest speaker at the Manning Council of Garden Club's meeting at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at Weldon Auditorium. Lane will be talking about "Year-round Container Gardens" and "The Nuts & Bolts of Pruning."

Meet Emmy award-winning Bryce Lane at Garden Club meeting on Oct. 9

MANNING - Bryce Lane, a teacher, speaker, horticulturist, a three-time Emmy Award-winning host and producer of UNC-TV's "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" will be the guest speaker for the Manning Council of Garden Clubs' annual meeting at 3 p.m. …

Annual S.C. Trappers Association Convention canceled

Because of the extensive damage that has occurred in Little Mountain caused by Hurricane Helene, the annual Trappers Association Convention, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, has been canceled for …

Louisiana professional angler Gerald Spohrer is shown attempting to lure in a "big bass" at a prior Major League Fishing tournament on the Santee Cooper lakes.

Winning Pro Angler will take home big bucks, a boat and motor after 3-day tournament at Santee Cooper Lakes Sept. 12-14

SUMMERTON - A school of the region's best bass-fishing professionals and Strike King co-anglers will be competing for more than the Santee Cooper lakes on Sept. 12-14 for the third and final event of the Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota …

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