Sunday, November 29, 2020

Wilson Hall sweeps in season opener

Sumter will open the SCHSL playoffs against Berkeley on Friday.

5 things to watch

Sumter hosts Berkeley to open the playoffs to highlight the 5 Things to Watch This Week

Lakewood's TaRon Wilson, left, Ben Hill and the Gators will be quarantined until Nov. 12 after a player tested positive for the coronavirus Friday morning.

Lakewood football team under quarantine after positive test

Laurence Manning quarterback Tyler June (11) and the Swampcats ran past Wilson Hall 27-7 on Friday.

Crestwood's playoff hopes end as Lake City tops Marlboro County

Lakewood game against Camden postponed

Lakewood faces tough task with Camden in region finale

Thursday, October 29

The Lakewood High School football team enters its Region VI-3A finale against Camden on Friday with little on the line outside of pride. The Gators are out of the playoff hunt and will face off against the team sitting atop the region standings as …

Sumter High cancels football game with South Aiken out of caution, not COVID

Wednesday, October 28

The Sumter High School football team will not be going on the road on Friday to take on South Aiken. And it's not because either team has coronavirus issues. It's because Gamecocks head coach Mark Barnes wants to limit the chances of any of his …

Playoff picture becomes more clear for local football teams

Tuesday, October 27

Playoff fates were on the line for practically each of the 11 local high school football teams that played this past Friday. For some, it was a great night; for others, it was a good night. And for a few, it was the end of the line for earning a …

PHOTOS: Crestwood beats Lakewood 27-6 in region battle

Monday, October 26

Lakewood played host to Crestwood for a region matchup between the Sumter County rivals. Crestwood came out victorious 27-6 to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here's a look at the action through the …

Harrison stars as Crestwood beats rival Lakewood 27-6 to keep playoff hopes alive

Sunday, October 25

WACH FOX 57 featured a true "Friday Night Rivals" contest this week, visiting J. Frank Baker Stadium on the Lakewood High School campus for a key Region VI-3A matchup between the Gators and the Crestwood Knights. The stakes were high as this …

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Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning face off to highlight 5 Things to Watch this week

1. WILSON HALL, LMA RENEW RIVALRYWilson Hall will be visiting Billy Chitwood Field on Friday to take on Laurence Manning Academy in what will be the regular-season finale for both teams. LMA is in …

Crosstown rivals Crestwood, Lakewood face off with postseason hopes on line

Lakewood and Crestwood come into their annual high school football matchup on Friday with a lot at stake. Both squads enter with two losses in Region VI-3A, but still have a chance to make the state playoffs. However, only the winner at J. Frank …

Sumter secures region's No. 1 seed; LMA sets up big game against Trinity

Sumter High School wrapped up a share of the Region VI-5A football title and most importantly the region's No. 1 seed in the state playoffs with a 50-7 victory over St. James on Friday. Laurence Manning Academy and Lee Academy came up with key …

PHOTOS: Lakewood defeats Manning 30-13

The Lakewood football team earned their first win over the season with a 30-13 win over Manning on Friday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Tim Leible.

Lakewood beats Manning 30-13 for first win

MANNING -- Manning High School's varsity football team took to the Ramsey Stadium field Friday against Lakewood looking for some respect and their first Region VI-3A win of the season. The Monarchs held a 13-9 lead early in the fourth quarter, …

The World Series, possibly featuring the Braves, highlights this week's 5 Things to Watch

THE WORLD SERIES – WITH THE BRAVES? The World Series is scheduled to start on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Whether it will include the Atlanta Braves is still up for …

Lakewood, Manning face off looking for first region win

Lakewood and Manning face off in a Region VI-3A high school football game on Friday as a pair of teams hungry for their first victory of the season. Both teams sit at 0-3 on the season, but Lakewood only has two region losses two three for the …

Sumter, Crestwood, Scott's Branch gain ground with Friday victories

The Sumter High School football team put itself in an enviable position to win the Region VI-5A title and earn the region's No. 1 seed in the SCHSL state playoffs on Friday, while Crestwood and Scott's Branch both kept alive their hopes of earning …

Lakewood falls to Marlboro County 16-13 in OT after fourth quarter collapse

The Lakewood football team carried a 13-0 lead over Marlboro County heading into the fourth quarter on Friday night, but a night’s worth of mistakes finally caught up with the Gators, as …

LMA, Wilson Hall to play for SCISA JV football title

Laurence Manning Academy and Wilson Hall will play for the SCISA junior varsity football state championship next week after picking up playoff semifinal victories on Thursday. LMA defeated Ben Lippen 26-6 at Billy Chitwood Field in Manning, while …

Lakewood looks to get into win column against Marlboro County

The Lakewood High School football team is coming off a rocky Region VI-3A opener, falling to Lake City 36-25 last week. The Gator defense took a step back in the loss, but Lakewood was finally able to find an offensive rhythm in the …

Friday Night Takeaways: Did improvement come due to opponents or just playing?

The South Carolina Independent School Association football teams are now in a routine as they head into their seventh week of the season. The South Carolina High School League teams, on the other hand, are still trying to figure things out after …