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Sumter High hoopers sign to continue careers on the court
In a year highlighted by a perfect season and a state championship, the Sumter High girls basketball team still managed to have a milestone left in their back pockets when they gathered in the SHS auditorium on Friday. The four seniors who … more
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Clarendon Hall claims region title, attention turns to playoff push
Clarendon Hall softball coach Jeff Bays knew there was a lot at stake when the Lady Saints faced Calhoun Academy twice last week. The rematch of last year's SCISA 2A state championship also served as a region title bout, and the Lady Saints came … more
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The Grind, presented by the Bank of Clarendon: Laurence Manning’s June sets sights on dream with South Carolina baseball
Laurence Manning senior Tyler June has always dreamed of suiting up for South Carolina. He spent countless fall Saturdays watching the Gamecocks on the gridiron and visualized himself joining the likes of Alshon Jeffrey or Jadeveon Clowney as the … more
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Rivalry night at Lakewood: Crestwood sweeps on the pitch, Gators dominate diamond
The Sumter County region rivalry between Lakewood and Crestwood hit both the pitch and the diamond on Friday. Each school had its share of success on a busy night at The Swamp. Crestwood won both soccer games comfortably, while Lakewood earned a … more
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Laurence Manning softball topples Wilson Hall; Barons bash ‘Cats
The ball fields at Laurence Manning were bustling on Friday night as the Swampcats played host to their rivals from Wilson Hall on both diamonds. The softball team met for a rematch of two … more
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Ebenezer boys finish 2nd at SCHSL MS Track Invitational; Bates’ Pinkney also shines
The track teams from Ebenezer and Bates middle schools traveled to Lugoff-Elgin on Saturday to take part in the SCHSL Middle School Track and Field Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers showed out, … more
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PHOTOS: Laurence Manning baseball, softball host Wilson Hall
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PHOTOS: Lakewood hosts Crestwood in soccer, baseball, softball
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2 Sumter teams win at USSSA Super NIT Warmup Weekend
PHOTOS PROVIDED Two local teams, the Sumter Cardinals, above, and the Sumter Cubs, below, came away as champions in their respective age divisions, BBboys9AA and BBboys11AA, in the USSSA Super NIT Warmup Weekend held April 13-14 at Patriot Park … more
Thomas Sumter's Stines bashes her way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
Thomas Sumter's Lila Kate Stines felt some added pressure when the Lady Generals hosted Lee Academy last Friday. From a team perspective, there weren't massive stakes. A loss wasn't going to keep TSA out of the playoffs or drop them in region … more
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Sumter High's Ardis places 6th at Hurricane Invitational
The Sumter High golf team made the trip to Easley this week to take part in the Hurricane Invitational at Southern Oaks Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The Gamecocks were able to see some of the best golf the state had to offer, a perfect … more
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Gators edge Gamecocks for Sumter County Championship; Lady Barons cruise to girls title
Wilson Hall hosted the Sumter County Track and Field Championship on Thursday. Everyone in the county had a chance to shine as the top talent all came together for a busy night on the track. The boys side came down to the wire, as Lakewood just … more
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Creating a champion: Sumter High girls basketball team reflect on perfect season
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was the Sumter High girls basketball team. The Lady Gamecocks had an unbelievable season, claiming the school's first state title in girls basketball in four decades at the end of an undefeated season. A … more
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Thomas Sumter soccer outlasts LMA 3-2
The Thomas Sumter soccer team hosted Laurence Manning on Wednesday, pulling out a 3-2 victory. The game was back and forth all afternoon. Daniel Vargas and Mills Lee found the back of the net for Laurence Manning, but the Generals always had an … more
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PHOTOS: Wilson Hall track hosts Sumter County Championship with Sumter High, Lakewood, Crestwood, Scott's Branch
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Sumter's 803 United making impact on national stage
When Ivan Sanders and Paris Tindal formed the 803 United 7-on-7 football program three years ago, they wanted to find a way to highlight all of the great talent Sumter has to offer. They brought together athletes from across the county, regardless … more
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Diamond-Stackz Classic Organization grows far beyond basketball
When Sterling Ta'bon and his friends hosted their first Diamond-Stackz Classic basketball tournament in 2015, they were just looking for a way to celebrate their friend Erick White, who passed away not long after graduating from Sumter High … more
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Thomas Sumter spring invigorated by return of varsity softball, soccer
For half a decade, springs at Thomas Sumter have been a bit light. While track and baseball have been constants in the final season of the school year, the Generals had been without varsity softball since 2019 and soccer since 2018. That all … more
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PHOTOS: Thomas Sumter soccer hosts Laurence Manning
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Sumter High baseball clinches 1st home playoff game since 2018
For the first time since 2018, the Sumter High baseball team will get to play at home to kick off the postseason. The Gamecocks clinched at least a second-place finish in Region V-5A with a 6-1 … more
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