Manning basketball ends season with second-round loss to Andrew Jackson
Monday, February 24
The Manning boys basketball team saw their season come to an end on Friday with a 67-55 loss to Andrew Jackson in the second round of the SCHSL 2A playoffs. The Monarchs got out to an excellent …
SCHSL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Slow start dooms Sumter High in loss to Cane Bay in 5A D1 playoffs
Saturday, February 22
STAFF REPORT The Sumter High boys basketball team put up a fight down the stretch, but they couldn't overcome a slow start against Cane Bay in the second round of the SCHSL 5A Division I playoffs on Thursday. The Gamecocks managed just six …
Wrestlers from Manning, East Clarendon, Lakewood, Sumter High punch tickets to state
Monday, February 17
The stage is set for the SCHSL state wrestling championship at Florence Center on Friday and Saturday. The tri-county will be well represented during the weekend, as Manning, East Clarendon, Lakewood …
SCHSL playoff brackets set: Where Sumter High, Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning, Lee Central, Scott’s Branch start their postseasons
Saturday, February 15
The South Carolina High School League playoffs kick off on Monday and Tuesday across the state. The tri-county will be busy with six schools represented. In SCHSL 5A D1, Sumter High’s boys and …
The regular season came to an end on Thursday for Clarendon County rivals East Clarendon and Manning. The Monarchs will now turn their attention to the postseason after surviving one of the most difficult regions in the state. Both East Clarendon …
The Crestwood boys basketball team clinched the Region V-4A championship on Saturday with a win over South Florence. The Knights, who advanced to 10-0 in region play and 19-2 overall, will close out …
The Scott’s Branch girls basketball team slipped out of the Top 10 in SCHSL 1A as the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released its latest rankings on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles lost …
The Wilson Hall basketball teams finished off a busy week with back-to-back games against Trinity Collegiate and John Paul II on Friday and Saturday. For the boys, it was an exceedingly long week, opening with a back-to-back against Camden …
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 …
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. …
The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released their latest rankings on Tuesday night with no changes for the tri-county. Crestwood stands firm at No. 3 in SCHSL 4A after wins over both …
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 …
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 …
The Crestwood boys basketball team was out for revenge when they hosted Lower Richland on Friday. LR sent the Knights packing last season in the SCHSL 3A playoffs in a monumental overtime duel. Now, as Region V-4A rivals, it was No. 4 Crestwood who …
Whether it's on a Friday night at Ramsey Stadium or inside John F. Thames Gymnasium throughout the winter, there is often one nickname being chanted by Manning faithful: Snoop. That moniker belongs to senior Jeffery Ceasar, the Monarchs' star …
The tri-county's biggest holiday basketball tournament is coming back next week. The District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament will kick off a day after everyone finishes opening up presents under the tree at Manning High School and Junior High. …
The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released their All-State teams on Friday. The tri-county was well represented, as four from Sumter High, five from Lee Central, three from …
The Manning basketball teams hosted Scott’s Branch on Wednesday for their second round of Clarendon County action. The Lady Monarchs were looking to bounce back after their comeback attempt …
