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Sumter High, Lakewood wrestlers qualify for JV/MS sectionals

The wrestling programs from Sumter High and Lakewood took part in the Area 6 junior varsity and middle school sectional qualifiers on Saturday. The Gamecocks will send a total of 15 wrestlers to sectionals at AC Flora on Jan. 18, while Lakewood had …

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 …

Lee Central's Ke'Myra Dennis, left and the Lady Stallions went 2-1 in the Carvers Bay Girls Christmas Showcase this weekend.

TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Lee Central basketball teams go 2-1 in tournament action

The Lee Central basketball teams split up for the holidays, as the boys basketball team traveled to Chesterfield to take part in their Christmas Classic, while the girls took part in the Carver's Bay …

Crestwood's Shannon Davis rises up for a dunk against Lower Richland on Friday.

AREA ROUNDUP: No. 4 Crestwood avenges playoff loss with win over Lower Richland

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 …

Former Sumter High star Tylee Craft will be honored as the namesake of a new scholarship fund from Brothers Incorporated. The organization is currently accepting donations for the fund and will give out the first two scholarships this spring.

Brothers Incorporated creates scholarship fund to honor Tylee Craft

When Jason Johnson teamed up with Brandon Brooks and Cedric McKnight to found Brothers Incorporated last year, he had a dream of helping mold the next generation. This week, he announced a major step toward giving young student-athletes a leg …

The Lakewood wrestling team hosted East Clarendon and Camden on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Lakewood wrestling sweeps tri with East Clarendon, Camden

The Lakewood wrestling team hosted a tri-match with East Clarendon and Camden on Tuesday, running away with a pair of victories. The Gators took down Camden 41-38 and defeated East Clarendon 46-24. Camden also defeated EC 42-36. Moses Thomsen, …

Lakewood's Darius Franklin averaged just shy of a double-double to lead the Gators to two wins, earning Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week honors in the process.

Franklin helps Lakewood find a new gear on his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week

The Lakewood basketball team has been grinding. Gator head coach Cam Lee wanted to run his team through the wringer to prepare for one of the toughest regions in the state, Region V-4A, which meant battles with the likes of 5A powers like River …

Manning's Jalynn Coard was named to the overall All-State team by the SCFCA on Friday.

Sumter High, Manning, Lakewood, Lee Central, Scott’s Branch represented on SCFCA All-State football teams; Monarchs' Coard named to overall team

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 …

Lakewood head coach Cam Lee and the Gators defeated Sumter High on Saturday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Gators take down Sumter High, Lady Gamecocks get revenge in county battle

Sumter High completed their run through county rivalry matchups on Saturday with a trip to Lakewood. The Lady Gamecocks were able to avenge a loss from the week prior with a 37-29 victory over …

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 wrestling has busy start to season

The Sumter High wrestling program has hit the mat on three different nights to begin its season. SHS started on Dec. 3 with a tri-match against Camden and Lakewood. The Gamecocks defeated their rivals from Lakewood 45-36 while falling to Camden …

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