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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 …

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, …

Manning's Jeffery Ceasar (2) drives against Wilson Hall during the championship of the 2023 District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament. The Monarchs will again serve as host for the tournament.

District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball tournament back next week with new twist

The tri-county's biggest holiday basketball tournament is coming back next week. The District 9 Officials Christmas Tournament will kick off a day after everyone finishes opening up presents under the tree at Manning High School and Junior High. …

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 …

Laurence Manning's Lyza Prickelmyer (12) brings the ball up the court against Cardinal Newman on Wednesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Laurence Manning splits with Cardinal Newman after falling to OP

The Laurence Manning basketball teams have been busy in their return from Thanksgiving. After both squads took part in the I-95 Clash at Scott’s Branch before the holiday, the Swampcats …

Lee Central's Hannah Reames recorded a double-double in the Lady Stallions' region opener against McBee on Tuesday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Lee Central girls win region opener over McBee

The Lee Central basketball teams hosted McBee to open region play on Tuesday. The No. 7 Lady Stallions ran away with a 47-14 win, while the boys fell 55-42. LCHS ran into little trouble in the girls …

Lakewood's Cedric Cisse scored 18 points in the Gators' win over Scott's Branch on Monday, Dec. 2.

AREA ROUNDUP: Lakewood sweeps Scott's Branch to open December basketball

The Scott's Branch basketball teams hosted Lakewood to kick off action in December. The Gators took home wins in both games. The Lady Gators opened with a 39-23 victory. Lakewood took a 12-6 lead in the first and finished with 14 points in the …

Sumter Christian's Caden Atkinson (22) and the Bears are out to a 3-2 start to their season.

AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter Christian basketball team is out to 3-2 start

While SCHSL and SCISA basketball programs are still focused on preseason action, the Sumter Christian Bears have been hitting the court with their SCACS schedule. SCS got out to a quick start with three wins but hit a rough patch this week with a …

Wilson Hall's Ben McLaurin (3) and the Barons will face Pinewood Prep for the SCISA 3A state championship on Saturday.

Wilson Hall set for rematch with Pinewood Prep in SCISA 3A state championship

For the second-straight year, Wilson Hall will play in the SCISA 3A state championship at Charleston Southern tonight at 7:30. For the second year in a row, they'll do so against a team they faced earlier in the season. The Barons will face off …

Busy slate of tournaments this weekend set for Crestwood, Manning, Scott’s Branch

While area football teams kick off tonight, many of their basketball teams will be packing gyms across the tri-county. Crestwood, Manning and Scott’s Branch will all host preseason tournaments …

Wilson Hall's Owen Meyers (2) and Knox Buxton celebrate after Buxton's interception that helped seal the Barons; win over Hilton Head Christian on Friday.

Wilson Hall returns to SCISA 3A title game with 21-9 win over Hilton Head Christian

Five months ago, Wilson Hall head coach Adam Jarecki wasn’t sure just how far his team would go this season. He knew they had a good group returning from last year’s state championship …

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