Monday, September 30
Wilson Hall hosted the annual Baron Bash on Saturday, though not the way they initially planned. The Barons were initially slated to welcome 23 schools for the tournament. For the first time, they …
Saturday, September 28
The Lee Academy volleyball team played three games in as many nights this week, squeezing in a full slate of games before Hurricane Helene came through on Thursday. The Lady Cavs opened the week against Carolina Academy on Monday, gutting out a …
Thursday, September 26
Runners from 20 schools converged on Patriot Park on Wednesday for the annual Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational. Locally, Sumter High, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning, Lakewood, Clarendon Hall …
When Lee Academy and Thomas Sumter faced off on Friday, both teams came in with clear goals. The Cavs were looking to get back on track after suffering their first loss of the season against Beaufort …
The cross country teams from Thomas Sumter, Laurence Manning, East Clarendon and Crestwood all traveled to Wilson High School on Tuesday for some mid-week action. The Generals put on a show, winning both the boys and girls team titles. The girls won …
The Thomas Sumter cross country team traveled to Columbia to take part in the Mike Moore Classic on Saturday, facing off against a tough field. Nate Livingston had the top finish for the Generals, finishing 31st with a time of 17:27.05. Ty Fisher …
Running can be a very solitary sport. While the team setting is prevalent in both cross country and track, it's often one runner against the field. It helps to have somebody to help you along the way. That's one of the biggest benefits the …
The East Clarendon volleyball team kicked off region play with a pair of victories, opening with a 3-1 win over Lake City on Tuesday before a sweep of Manning on Thursday. The Lady Wolverines dropped their first set against Lake City but won …
Conditions were far from perfect when the Thomas Sumter cross country team made the trip to Darlington last week. The temperature rose north of 90 degrees, which is never a fun experience for runners as the summer turns to fall. There were even a …
The Manning volleyball team opened their season with a pair of matches against county rival Scott's Branch this week. The Lady Monarchs were able to take home wins on both nights. Manning started with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday, claiming a 25-17 …
The Thomas Sumter and Crestwood cross country teams took part in a meet at Darlington on Wednesday and the Generals put on a show. The Generals were unstoppable, claiming four of the Top 6 finishes …
The Sumter High volleyball team welcomed some familiar faces to open their season on Monday. The Lady Gamecocks faced off with Lakewood and East Clarendon, coming away with a pair of victories. East Clarendon opened the night with a three-set win …
The Laurence Manning volleyball team opened its season on Thursday, dropping a four-set match with Hammond. The Lady Swampcats got out to a great start, grinding out a 25-23 win in the opening set. But LMA couldn't keep the momentum on their …
The Thomas Sumter football team is in a time of transition. They’ve got a new head coach in Stacy Bell and an unbelievably young squad. The Generals have just six seniors and a ton of …
The early stages of the season can be fertile ground for learning some tough lessons. The volleyball teams from Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter certainly learned that on Tuesday. The Lady Barons hosted …
The Lee Academy volleyball team kicked off its regular season on Monday, welcoming Clarendon Hall for a competitive match. While each set was close, the Lady Cavs opened their season with a 3-1 win over the Lady Saints. Lee took the first set …
The Sumter Item hosted its fifth-annual Football Media Day presented by Hines Furniture on Saturday, Aug. 10, and this year was a little different. We had a new location this year, as we spent the day at the Sumter Opera House. It ended up being …
The Sumter Item will host its annual football media day, which is presented by Hines Furniture, on Saturday, Aug. 10, as we prepare for fall on the gridiron. The Sumter Opera House will serve as host this year. The event is open to the public and …
For the third consecutive season, the Thomas Sumter boys basketball team will be under new leadership. TJ Green takes the reigns this year with the hopes of breathing life into the struggling …