Thomas Sumter legend B.J. Reed stepping down as girls head coach after playoff run

'My safe haven'

BY DENNIS BRUNSON
dennis@theitem.com
Posted 2/15/19

Billy Jo "B.J." Thames Reed calls Thomas Sumter Academy "my safe haven." As well she should.

Thomas Sumter is where Reed went to school and was a star athlete, leading the girls basketball team to three consecutive state titles (1987-89) and a …

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