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Laurence Manning senior Tyler June is leaving his dream this year, as he'll head to South Carolina in the fall and join the Gamecock baseball team.

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 …

The Laurence Manning softball team celebrates a home run by Karly Bjork, center, on Friday against Wilson Hall.

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 …

Thomas Sumter Academy beat Laurence Manning Academy 3-2 at home on Wednesday, April 17.

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 …

Wilson Hall baseball went 3-0 on the week, including two region wins over Camden Military.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall sweeps Camden Military, goes 3-0 on week

The Wilson Hall baseball team had a busy week despite some rain on Thursday, cramming in two games with Camden Military on Tuesday before a trip to Camden High School on Wednesday. It was a great week for the Barons as they cruised to three …

Wilson Hall sweeps SCISA middle school track championships

The middle school track teams from Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning and Thomas Sumter all ran in the SCISA middle school championships at Wilson Hall on Thursday. The Barons put on a show, running away with team titles for both the boys and the …

New Lee Academy head football coach and athletic director Will Furse, left, and Head of School Brad Bochette pose for a photo at a ceremony to introduce the new Cavalier.

Lee Academy hires Laurence Manning's Furse as Rankin’s successor

Lee Academy had big shoes to fill when head football coach and athletic director David Rankin stepped down in March to take the same positions at Carolina Academy. The Cavaliers didn’t need to …

The Wilson Hall baseball team celebrates during their 14-0 win over Providence Athletic Club on Thursday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall baseball bashes PAC before heading to the beach for spring break tourney

The Wilson Hall baseball team got one final tune-up before heading to Myrtle Beach for the Cal Ripken Experience next week, hosting Providence Athlete Club on Thursday. The Barons hadn't played in a week, so they rotated through five pitchers in …

Laurence Manning's Jordan Ives, center, fires a shot on goal against Hilton Head Christian on Wednesday.

Laurence Manning lacrosse continues to build during 8-4 start

The Laurence Manning lacrosse team has come a long way since forming in 2019. The Swampcats are shedding that “new program” aura this season, as LMA is out to a cracking 8-4 start. On …

The Sumter High softball team cheers during their matchup with St. James on Friday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball, softball get region wins over Carolina Forest

The Sumter High baseball and softball teams both got some much-needed wins on Monday when they made their trip to Carolina Forest. Both teams were coming off dropping their first region series with St. James last week but bounced back with …

Wilson Hall track teams sweep Melicue Metts Invitational

The Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning track teams traveled to Orangeburg Prep on Saturday for the Melicue Metts Invitational on Saturday. The Barons put on a show, sweeping the team titles. GIRLS The …

Clarendon Hall's Mandy Wells homered and drove in three runs against Andrew Jackson on Thursday.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Clarendon Hall sweeps Andrew Jackson on the diamond

The Clarendon Hall softball and baseball teams hosted Andrew Jackson on Thursday, each taking home comfortable wins. The Lady Saints cruised to a 14-0 win, allowing just two hits in the shutout win. …