![Lee Central's Derrick Bradley is a key leader for the Stallions as one of two players who came into the season with varsity experience after LCHS did not have athletics during the 2020-21 school year.]()
Lee Central hopes to learn from tough non-region slate
The Lee Central boys basketball team doesn't have the prettiest record entering Region VII-2A play at 5-9, but they've taken a lot of lessons from the season so far.
The Stallions came into the season with little experience after missing the …
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Crestwood sweeps Marlboro County
The Crestwood basketball teams earned a key region sweep on Tuesday, taking down Marlboro County on the road. The girls earned a tough 52-49 win in their first region game, while the boys won 51-42 to advance to 2-0 in region play.
After the Lady …
![Lee Central's Michael Holmes (23) averaged a double-double last week to win the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week.]()
Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: Lee Central's Holmes thrives as Stallions split with C.E. Murray
Lee Central's Michael Holmes Jr. was a consistent performer for the Stallions in a pair of meetings with C.E. Murray last week. He averaged a double-double as LCHS split with the War Eagles in their final tuneup before opening region play this week. …
![Justin Daniels is trying to lead the Manning basketball team back to the playoffs after a down year last season, which was shortened by COVID-19.]()
The Grind, Presented by Bank of Clarendon: Manning's Daniels carries the heavy load of leadership as a three-sport athlete
Justin Daniels was born to be a leader.
With a mother who is a captain at the Manning Police Department, he learned at an early age the importance of stepping up.
"Me being a leader, I get that from her," Justin said of his mom, Sonia …
![Sumter's Keziyah Sanders (2) and the Lady Gamecocks are back on top of the 5A polls in the latest South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association Rankings, which were released on Tuesday.]()
Sumter girls back atop 5A polls; 6 teams remain ranked
The Sumter girls basketball team started the 2021-22 season as the top-ranked team in 5A, but fell as low as No. 8 amid a difficult early schedule. The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released its latest rankings on Tuesday, moving the …
![Manning's Justin Daniels (5) dribbles around Scott's Branch guard Tyler Kind during the Monarchs' 59-48 win on Saturday.]()
Manning wins ranked battle with Scott's Branch, several schools sidelined by COVID-19
Manning and Scott's Branch met on Saturday in a battle of ranked teams in Clarendon County. The Monarchs, who broke into the 3A polls at No. 10, used a hot start to take down 1A's top-ranked Eagles 59-48 to win bragging rights on their home court. …
![The Crestwood boys basketball team will play Manning for the second time this season on Friday.]()
Rematch between Crestwood and Manning highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week
1. CRESTWOOD-MANNING PART 2Crestwood will travel to Manning for a crucial region match on Friday. This will be the second time the boys teams face off, as the Knights beat Manning in the District 9 …
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PHOTOS: Manning boys basketball takes down Scott's Branch
In a battle of ranked foes in Clarendon County, Manning was able to take down Scott's Branch 59-48. Here's a look at the matchup between the No. 10 team in 3A and the No. 1 team in 1A courtesy of The …
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PHOTOS: Crestwood takes down Lake City in region opener
The Crestwood boys basketball team opened region play with a 63-56 win over Lake City on Friday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Micah Green.
![Sumter High guard Kiara Croskey is working to find her next gear as a leader. Head coach Jeff Schaffer said she needs to learn how to flip the switch from laid back to taking over a game in the clutch.]()
Sumter girls basketball team looks to build on early season tests in quest to return to 5A championship game
The Sumter girls basketball team entered the season with lofty expectations.
Coming off an appearance in the state championship game last spring, the Gamecocks started this year as the top-ranked 5A team. While that recognition from the South …
