Lee Academy - The Sumter Item

The Bobbys a success for 2nd-year in a row as we celebrate the best in Sumter-area sports

Wow, what a night at Sumter Opera House. For the second year in a row, The Sumter Item hosted The Bobbys on Thursday and had a spectacular time celebrating the best in Sumter-area sports. The event is inspired by The Espys and named after … more

By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 6/22/24 06:00 AM

PHOTOS: The Sumter Item hosts The Bobbys for the second year at the Sumter Opera House

ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM | 6/21/24 09:00 AM

The Bobbys comes to Sumter Opera House on Thursday night

The Bobbys, The Sumter Item's Espys-style awards show named for Sumter legend Bobby Richardson, is inching closer and closer. Sumter Opera House will host the biggest night in Sumter sports Thursday night, June 20, and tickets are still available … more

STAFF REPORT | 6/19/24 06:00 AM

Lee Academy softball has roller coaster weekend in SCISA 2A state tourney

The Lee Academy softball team had an up-and-down spring. The young Lady Cavs battled the weather and got out to a sluggish start. They were starting to find their groove late in the season, winning three straight games during a stretch after … more

By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/15/24 06:00 AM

PHOTOS: Laurence Manning, Wilson Hall, Clarendon Hall, Thomas Sumter, Lee Academy play on Day 2 of the SCISA softball state playoffs

TIM LEIBLE AND ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM | 5/11/24 08:03 PM

PHOTOS: Laurence Manning, Wilson Hall, Clarendon Hall, Thomas Sumter, Lee Academy play on Day 1 of the SCISA softball state playoffs

ADAM FLASH AND NICH PITTS / THE SUMTER ITEM | 5/11/24 09:15 AM

Sour 5th inning sinks Cavs as Lee Academy ends season with 11-1 loss to Calhoun

The Lee Academy baseball team couldn't get out of its own way on Thursday. The Cavaliers hosted Calhoun Academy in a decisive third game in the first round of the SCISA 2A playoffs. After pitchers … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/3/24 04:57 PM

PHOTOS: Lee Academy hosts Calhoun Academy in Game 3 of SCISA 2A playoff series

NICH PITTS / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR | 5/3/24 03:49 PM

Lee Academy falls to Calhoun Academy, sets up Game 3 on Thursday

The Lee Academy baseball team traveled to Calhoun Academy on Tuesday with a chance to punch their tickets to the second round of the SCISA 2A playoffs. A horrific third inning had other plans. … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/1/24 02:05 PM

Lee Academy breaks away late for Game 1 win over Calhoun

The Lee Academy baseball team opened their run in the SCISA 2A playoffs against Calhoun Academy on Monday with a 5-1 victory, taking a 1-0 advantage in their best-of-three series. Early on, the Cavs were hampered by missed opportunities. They … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/1/24 06:00 AM