Wednesday, October 21, 2020

PHOTOS: LMA beats Wilson Hall in JV championship

Laurence Manning's Jackson Brunson (3) turns the corner against Wilson Hall. Brunson led all runners with 142 yards and a touchdown in LMA's 20-7 win.

Laurence Manning takes down Wilson Hall to win JV championship

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson celebrates with Freddie Freeman after scoring on a single by Cristian Pache during the second inning in Game 5 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

The World Series, possibly featuring the Braves, highlights this week's 5 Things to Watch

Wilson Hall setter Camryn Bateman was selected the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week for her performance against Laurence Manning and Trinity Collegiate.

Wilson Hall's Bateman selected Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

Sumter's Nathan Harris-Waynick (26) tries to shed a tackle during the Gamecocks' 34-27 win over Carolina Forest on Friday.

FRIDAY NIGHT RECAP

Sumter, Crestwood, Scott's Branch gain ground with Friday victories

LMA, Wilson Hall to play for SCISA JV football title

Saturday, October 10

Laurence Manning Academy and Wilson Hall will play for the SCISA junior varsity football state championship next week after picking up playoff semifinal victories on Thursday. LMA defeated Ben Lippen 26-6 at Billy Chitwood Field in Manning, while …

The Braves face the Dodgers in the NLCS to lead out Five Things to Watch This Week

Friday, October 9

BRAVES FACE DODGERS IN NLCS It has been 19 years since the Atlanta Braves have played in a National League Championship Series, but that’s what they’ll be doing against the Los Angeles …

LMA's Cary makes all-state with 76 in SCISA state tourney

Thursday, October 8

ORANGEBURG - Laurence Manning Academy's Autumn Cary made the all-state team with her performance in the SCISA girls golf state tournament on Tuesday at Orangeburg Country Club. Cary shot a 76 to earn all-state honors and help the Lady Swampcats …

Playoff berth up for grabs as Wilson Hall faces Ben Lippen

Thursday, October 8

Wilson Hall went into last week's football game with Augusta Christian School with a chance to keep itself in a position to get a home game in the SCISA 3A state playoffs. That didn't work out too well as the Barons lost 42-7. On Friday, WH will …

Region races starting to take shape in high school football

Tuesday, October 6

Region races are starting to take shape in high school football, among the South Carolina Independent School Association teams because they are in the second half of their seasons, and the South Carolina High School League teams because they are …

More Wilson Hall News

Wilson Hall falls to Augusta Christian 42-7

The Wilson Hall varsity football team saw its hopes of hosting a first-round game in the SCISA 3A state playoffs take a big hit as it lost to Augusta Christian School 42-7 on Friday at Spencer Field. The Barons fell to 3-2 on the season, but more …

Sumter's home opener highlights this week's 5 things to watch

SUMTER FOOTBALL PLAYS HOME OPENER After going on the road for the first two weeks of the football season, Sumter High School will play its home opener on Friday, and it will be huge game in determining who wins Region VI-5A. The Gamecocks, who …

Sumter's Kirkhart wins two events In Region VI-5A girls swim meet

Sumter High School's Hayden Kirkhart won both the 50-yard freestyle and the 100 backstroke events in the Region VI-5A girls swim meet on Thursday at City of Sumter Aquatics Center. Kirkhart won the 50 free in a time of 26.09 seconds. She claimed …

High school football standings through November

REGION VI-5A Region Overall W-L PF …

Lee volleyball sweeps Orangeburg Prep

BISHOPVILLE – The Lee Academy varsity volleyball team defeated Orangeburg Prep 3-0 on Tuesday at the REL gymnasium. The Lady Cavaliers won by the scores of 25-15, 25-23, 25-23. Charley …

Wilson Hall should be at full strength against ACS

Wilson Hall bounced back from a 47-7 loss to Hammond with a 16-6 victory over Cardinal Newman on Friday. And the Barons football team did it shorthanded. WH won the game without six players - most of them linemen - who had to sit out because they …

Wilson Hall volleyball faces Florence Christian in crucial region matchup

The top two teams in SCISA Region II-3A volleyball will face off on Thursday as Wilson Hall makes the trip to Florence to face Florence Christian School for the first of two regular-season matchups. Both teams are undefeated with 2-0 records in the …

Sumter Touchdown Club honors Players of Week

While the Sumter Touchdown Club is not having in-person meetings this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, that doesn't mean it won't be honoring high school football players. With the South Carolina High School League schools joining the South …

Sumter defense takes it to another level

For the first time this high school football season, there were a full slate of games among the 11 local schools that are playing the sport. Because of the threat of inclement weather on Friday, there was one game played on Thursday and two on …

Lee, Wilson Hall finish second in Gold divisions of Baron Bash

The Lee Academy and Wilson Hall volleyball teams both finished second in the Gold division of their respective sessions of the Baron Bash on Saturday at Nash Student Center. The Lady Cavaliers finished second to Palmetto Christian Academy in the …

Sumter, Wilson Hall win; LMA, Lakewood suffer tough losses

The South Carolina High School League football teams joined in the fray for the first time this season last week. While this is called Friday Night Wrapup, there were actually a couple of games moved to Saturday because of rain and lightning and a …

Wilson Hall tops Cardinal Newman 16-6

COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall got back on the winning track on Friday with a 16-6 football victory over Cardinal Newman at St. Sebastian Field. The Barons were coming off of their first loss of the …

Sumter B football team tops Lakewood JV 34-0

The Sumter High School B football team opened its season with a 34-0 win over the Lakewood junior varsity team on Thursday at Sumter Memorial Stadium. Caleb Jenkins scored two touchdowns for the Gamecocks, one a 68-yard punt return and the other …

Big week of local swimming headlines five things to watch this week

1. REGION VI-5A GIRLS SWIM MEET IN SUMTER Sumter High School will play host to the Region VI-5A girls swim meet on Thursday at City of Sumter Aquatics Center. Horry County schools Carolina Forest, Conway, St. James and Socastee will come to …

Lee volleyball wins 2nd straight match

ST. MATTHEWS - The Lee Academy varsity volleyball team won its second straight match with a 3-0 triumph over Calhoun Academy on Wednesday at the CA gymnasium. The Lady Cavaliers won by the scores of 25-11, 25-7, 25-11 to improve to 4-5 on the …

Wilson Hall tries to get back on track against Cardinal Newman

It's back to reality for the Wilson Hall football team on Friday. After posting a pair of convincing wins to open the season, the Barons traveled to Columbia to face SCISA 3A juggernaut Hammond last week. The result was a 47-7 loss. WH will be …

Lee volleyball sweeps Thomas Sumter 3-0

DALZELL - Lee Academy's varsity volleyball team picked up its first region victory of the season with a 3-0 win over Thomas Sumter Academy on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium. The Lady Cavaliers, who improved to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in region play, won …

Wilson Hall excited about Baron Bash despite changes

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Wilson Hall volleyball team will host its annual Baron Bash on Saturday. The event will look noticeably different, but Lady Baron head coach Rip Ripley is happy to be able to host the event at Nash Student …

Stellar LMA defense highlights this week's Friday Night Takeaways

There were only three local football games last week after Thomas Sumter Academy was forced to cancel its matchup with Pee Dee and Clarendon Hall took advantage of its bye week, but there were still plenty of noteworthy things that happened on …

Wilson Hall boys swim team finishes second

CHARLESTON - The Wilson Hall varsity boys swim team finished second and the girls team seventh in the Pinewood Invitational on Saturday. Porter-Gaud won the 6-team boys meet with 200 points followed by the Barons with 96. Porter-Gaud also won the …

Wilson Hall gets behind early in 47-7 loss to Hammond

COLUMBIA - The fast start enjoyed by the Wilson Hall football team came to a screeching halt on Friday. The Barons, who had opened the season with two straight convincing victories, went up against 3-time defending SCISA 3A state champion Hammond …

The return of SCHSL football highlights the 5 things to watch this week

1. SCHSL FOOTBALL IS BACKThe South Carolina Independent School Association has had the high school football spotlight for four weeks, but the South Carolina High School League will join in this …

Wilson Hall takes on SCISA football behemoth Hammond

The first two weeks of the season have been a progression for the Wilson Hall football team. The year started against SCISA 1A power Lee Academy, and the Barons came away with a 40-6 triumph. Last week, WH took a fellow 3A school in Pinewood Prep …

TSA volleyball gets first win of season

DALZELL - The Thomas Sumter Academy varsity volleyball team picked up its first victory of the season with a 3-2 triumph over Calhoun Academy on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium. The Lady Generals won the final two sets to get the win. They won by the …

Wilson Hall showing propensity for big defensive plays so far

It's still early in the SCISA football season, but some trends appear to be developing with the local schools. Here are five takeaways after the five games involving local teams. 1. WILSON HALL HAS A BIG PLAY DEFENSE The Barons have not …

Swampcats get in win column; Wilson Hall remains undefeated

The third week of the SCISA football season saw Laurence Manning Academy pick up its first win, Wilson Hall remain undefeated, Lee Academy winning its region opener, and Thomas Sumter Academy and Clarendon Hall fall for the second time this …

Lady Barons stay unbeaten

Wilson Hall's varsity volleyball team improved to 13-0 on the season with a pair of victories over both Sumter High School and South Aiken Baptist on Saturday at Nash Student Center. The Lady Barons defeated Sumter 25-22, 25-16 and 25-22, 29-27. …

PHOTOS: Wilson Hall rolls past Pinewood Prep 42-14

The Wilson Hall football team earned a second blowout victory of the season on Friday with a dominant 42-14 win over Pinewood Prep. Here's a look at the action from The Item's Tim Leible.

Panthers' season opener against Las Vegas highlights 5 things to watch for this week

1. PANTHERS OPEN WITH RAIDERS The Carolina Panthers open their season at home - albeit in an empty Bank of America Stadium - on Sunday by playing host to the Las Vegas Raiders. While the Raiders are playing in a new city this year, having …

Wilson Hall rolls past Pinewood Prep 42-14

The Wilson Hall Barons took a couple of steps up in classification on Friday, but it was still another dominant performance. After opening the football season with a 40-6 win over SCISA 1A Lee Academy, 3A WH took on 3A Pinewood Prep and came away …