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ADAM FLASH / SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO  Sumter High's Eli Britt scored 12 points in a win over Westwood on Monday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Gamecocks outlast Westwood for key region win

The Sumter High basketball teams shifted their schedule this week with the weather, hosting Westwood on Monday. That forced the SHS boys to drop out of the BLK Bash at Eau Claire, but they made the change more than worthwhile. The Gamecock defense …

Laurence Manning's Scoop Dennis scored a total of 37 points in two LMA wins this week against Hilton Head Christian and John Paul II.

AREA ROUNDUP: Laurence Manning takes down John Paul II in OT for critical region win

The Laurence Manning basketball teams have been busy this week, hosting Hilton Head Christian on Tuesday before making the trip to John Paul II on Thursday. After a sweep of varsity games on Tuesday, the LMA squads faced different fates on Thursday. …

Manning's Lovell Stevenson (15) scored 16 in their win over Mullins on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Manning takes down Mullins in ranked region battle

The Manning boys basketball team hosted Mullins on Tuesday for what turned out to be a ranked battle against region foes. The Monarchs had to wait a day to learn that they were being added to the …

Laurence Manning's Ashley Rae Hodge averaged 23.3 points during the District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament on her way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week honors.

Laurence Manning's Hodge finds her shot on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

Early in the season, Laurence Manning's Ashley Rae Hodge was struggling to find her groove. The junior was battling a hamstring injury and wasn't consistently finding her shot. After taking a little time to rest, Hodge got her groove back when …

Sumter legend Bobby Richardson speaks at the award show named in his honor, The Bobbys, on June 20.

Item sports editor reflects on spectacular year in Sumter

As the calendar flips into 2025, I wanted to look back in the year of sports in the tri-county. During the weekend, I covered the highlights from a technical standpoint - everything from state championships to individual honors. Now, I wanted to …

Wilson Hall's Ford Wilder drives against Pinewood Prep on Friday.

Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Ragin Prep hit the court for Baron Classic

The Wilson Hall basketball teams hosted their annual Baron Classic on Friday and Saturday, filling the Nash Student Center for a busy weekend of hoops. Locally, Laurence Manning and Ragin Prep joined …

The Crestwood basketball teams hosted Sumter High for a night of county rivalry basketball on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Crestwood, Sumter High split county rematch

Crestwood played host to Sumter High for the second round of their rivalry action on Tuesday. The rematches had the same results as the first, as the Lady Gamecocks took home a victory, while the Knights ran away with the nightcap. The Sumter …

Sumter High's BJ Brown scored 43 in a win over Marion on Saturday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Brown’s 43 lifts Sumter High over Marion

The Sumter High basketball team squeezed in some Saturday hoops over the weekend, facing off with Marion in the Upward Stars Southeast Stars and Stripes Showcase. BJ Brown put on a show, lifting the …

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