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The boys varsity race begins at the Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Barons sweep home meet as tri-county takes part in Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational

The area’s top cross country event filled Patriot Park on Wednesday with the Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational, as 25 programs gathered for the annual meet. Locally, the host schools were …

Clarendon Hall's Andrew Pritcher ran for 279 yards and two touchdowns against Beaufort Academy on his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week honors.

Clarendon Hall's Pritcher runs wild on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

For a quarter and a half last Friday, the Clarendon Hall football team was looking for an answer offensively. They were moving the ball at a decent clip against Beaufort Academy but were trailing 21-0 late in the first half. When the Saints …

Clarendon Hall's Jacob Morris returns this fall to anchor the Saints' offensive line.

Clarendon Hall hungry to get back in the win column this fall

To say that the Clarendon Hall football program wants to win its first game of the season this fall would be an understatement. The Saints have finished each of the last two seasons without a …

Sumter High head coach Drew Marlowe, center, speaks at The Sumter Item Football Media Day, presented by Hines Furniture, on Saturday. He's joined by quarterback Frank Richardson, left, and linebacker Rayshaun Dickey.

Hines Furniture Football Media Day highlights hype for upcoming season

The Sumter Item hosted its annual Hines Furniture Football Media Day on Saturday as the tri-county gears up for another fall on the gridiron. This is always a special day of the year, as it signifies the start of a new school year of athletics - …

Matthew Martens is the new head softball coach at Clarendon Hall.

Clarendon Hall announces Martens as new head softball coach

The Clarendon Hall softball program is under new leadership, as the school announced Matthews Martens as their next head coach on Thursday. Martens has been on the staff at Clarendon Hall since 2023 …

Wilson Hall's Cooper Hill, seen batting against First Baptist on Wednesday, pitched into the sixth innings for the Barons against Pinewood Prep on Thursday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall baseball ends season with heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Pinewood Prep

The Wilson Hall baseball team traveled to Pinewood Prep on Thursday looking to keep their season alive at least into next week. The Barons took a 3-2 lead in the top of the sixth, but the Panthers …

East Clarendon's Wes Springs had three hits for the Wolverines in wins over Lake City and Hannah-Pamplico this weekend.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: East Clarendon, Sumter High swing away in Chop Lee Invitational

The East Clarendon baseball team hosted its annual Chop Lee Invitational on Saturday, welcoming an excellent lineup of games. The last two matchups were thrilling local matchups, as Sumter High took …

Sumter High's Lillie Ivey delivers against Spring Valley on Tuesday.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: No. 3 Sumter High softball opens region with sweep of Spring Valley

The Sumter High softball team, the third-ranked team in SCHSL 5A DI, opened region play with a two-game series against Spring Valley on Tuesday and Thursday, taking home a pair of blowout wins. The Lady Gamecocks opened the series at home with a …

Wilson Hall's Marsha Kate Skey, left, threw a no-hitter against Westside in the Pee Dee Pitch Off on Friday.

Wilson Hall, Sumter High, East Clarendon, Clarendon Hall, swing away at Pee Dee Pitch Off; Laurence Manning wins JV tournament

The softball season started in earnest this weekend as five of the area’s varsity programs hit the diamond in the Pee Dee Pitch Off on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wilson Hall, Sumter High, East …

Wilson Hall quarterback Ford Wilder, right, was named the overall athlete on The Item's All-Independent team this year.

SCISA Stars: Sumter Item names 24 to 2025 All-Independent Football Team

The Sumter Item has selected 24 players to its All-Independent Football Team. The team was selected based on nominations from local South Carolina Independent School Association school coaches. Final selections were chosen by The Item sports …

East Clarendon won the SCHSL 2A state title in softball with a sweep of Saluda in the spring.

2025 in review: Looking back at athletics in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties

As 2025 comes to a close, it's always a great time to look back at the year behind us. We had a truly spectacular year in athletics, as Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties all had a moment to shine, whether it was on the court, the gridiron and …

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