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![Sumter High's Ahmari Samuel, seated center left, signs to continue his basketball career at USC Salkehatchie on Thursday. He was joined by family and Sumter head coach Bryan Brown, standing center left.]()
Sumter High's Samuel and Pollard sign to play college basketball
Sumter High School's Ahmari Samuel and Adam Pollard had to wait a little longer than they would've liked, but the duo is going to play college basketball.
After not getting the desired college attention during their season with the Gamecocks, …
![Manning has promoted Lamont Britt, back, to take over the boys basketball program. He replaces Clarendon 2 Superintendent Shawn Johnson after one season.]()
Britt looks to bring consistency to Manning as head boys basketball coach
Manning High School will have its third basketball coach in three seasons next winter, but it will once again be a familiar face.
After one season of having Clarendon 2 Superintendent Shawn Johnson as head coach, the Monarchs are turning to one …
![Manning has promoted Lamont Britt, right, to take over the boys basketball program. He replaces Clarendon 2 Superintendent Shawn Johnson after one season.]()
Manning promotes Britt to head basketball coach
Manning High School will have its third basketball coach in three seasons next winter, but it will once again be a familiar face.After one season of having Clarendon 2 Superintendent Shawn Johnson as …
![Sumter High's Jakarriez Sanders, seated center left, signs to continue his track and field career at Claflin University on Thursday. He was joined by family as well as Sumter High track coaches Mironda Scott, back left, and Corey Mitchell.]()
Sumter High runners Sanders, Jefferson sign for college track
Two senior track and field athletes from Sumter High had the chance to continue their running careers on Thursday as Jakarriez Sanders and Nick Jefferson each made their next stop official.
Sanders is heading to Claflin to run for former Gamecock …
![Sumter High shortstop Samantha Kirkhart was one of four Academic All-Americans for the Lady Gamecocks.]()
Four Sumter softball players named Academic All-Americans
Four members of the Sumter High School softball team have been named Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar athletes.
The four Lady Gamecock athletes to receive the honor are freshman Hannah DuRant, sophomore Madison Long and juniors Samantha Kirkhart …
![Manning's Delaney Frierson won the SCHSL 3A title in the 400m hurdles and finished second in the 100m hurdles on her way to the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week.]()
Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: Manning's Frierson breaks through for state title in the 400m hurdles
Manning runner Delaney Frierson picked the right time to win her first 400m hurdles race of the season.
The junior was primarily a 400m hurdles runner in the past, but struggled to find her stride in the event early in the season. When the 3A …
![East Clarendon's Maddie Newsome was named All-State for the second straight season.]()
East Clarendon seniors Newsome, Brown; Lakewood freshman Fowler named All-State
There were a mix of old and familiar faces on the South Carolina Softball Coaches Association All-State lists this week.
East Clarendon's Maddie Newsome earned the honor for the second straight season, while teammate Ansley Brown was named to the …
![Scott's Branch forward Zakee Rendell, seated center, is joined by friends, family and coaches as he signs to continue his basketball career at USC Salkehatchie.]()
Scott's Branch hooper Rendell signs with USC Salkehatchie
Scott's Branch forward Zakee Rendell has wanted to play college basketball since stepping on the hardwood. On Thursday, that concept transformed from dream to reality.
The three-time 1A state runner up signed to continue his career at USC …
![Sumter High's Alicia Spann stands on the podium after winning the SCHSL 5A state title in the discus for the second straight year.]()
Sumter’s Spann, Manning’s Frierson win state titles, local schools all have placers
The South Carolina High School League held its state meets across the weekend and tri-county schools thrived.Sumter High’s Alicia Spann defended her 5A state title in the discus, while Delaney …
![East Clarendon's Kyler Odom was named All-State after having a dominant season at the plate and on the mound. He hit over .400 and had a 1.44 ERA to lead the Wolverines to the lower state championship.]()
Going out on top: East Clarendon's Odom, Lakewood's DeLavan earn All-State baseball honors
Every senior athlete wants to end their career on a high note but not everyone gets the chance.
East Clarendon's Kyler Odom and Lakewood's Landon DeLavan didn't end their seasons with the state titles of their dreams but may have gotten the next …
