Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Manning High's Justin Daniels, center, carries the ball against First Baptist on Friday.

High School Football Week 5: The 5 biggest headlines from Friday night

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PHOTOS: Lee Central outlasts Scott's Branch

Scott's Branch's Tyler Kind (1) and the Eagles host Lee Central for their home opener tonight.

Scott's Branch and Lee Central programs growing as they meet on the gridiron

The Sumter High cross country team hosted a meet on Wednesday that featured Wilson Hall, Lakewood, Manning, Scott's Branch, Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy and Westside Christian Academy.

Runners flood Sumter High as Gamecocks hosts cross country meet, Wilson Hall sweeps

Lee Central’s Dominic Washington (5) tries to shed a Scott’s Branch tackle on Friday.

Lee Central holds on for 12-8 win over Scott’s Branch

Lee Central edges Scott's Branch to lead Friday Night Scoreboard

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LEE CENTRAL 12 SCOTT'S BRANCH 8 Penalties hampered both teams, but Lee Central was able to hold off a Hail Mary from Scott's Branch to cling to a 12-8 win. Lee Central opens region play at home …

PHOTOS: Sumter High hosts cross country meet with Wilson Hall, Lakewood, Manning and more

Thursday, September 22

East Clarendon sweeps rivalry matchup with Scott's Branch

Thursday, September 22

Scott's Branch hosted East Clarendon on Tuesday afternoon in a region matchup. The Lady Wolverines won in straight sets, winning the first set 25-8, the second set 25-15 and the third set 25-19. The Lady Eagles got better as the match progressed …

PHOTOS: East Clarendon volleyball beats Scott's Branch on the road

Wednesday, September 21

High School Football Week 4: The biggest headlines from Friday night

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From tight games between ranked foes and massive blowouts, there was a little bit of everything on the menu on Friday night. These are the five most important storylines The Sumter Item's sports staff saw during a Week 4 that provided another busy …

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Scott’s Branch survives comeback from St. John’s for 20-16 win

When taking over a program that has struggled to find success, Scott’s Branch head coach Randell State has emphasized being able to finish games.While it wasn’t pretty on Friday night, …

Sumter High stays undefeated to lead the Friday Night Scoreboard

SUMTER HIGH 16 SUMMERVILLE 0 Sumter High scored on a halfback pass on their first play of the game and never trailed in a 16-0 win over Summerville on Friday. The Gamecocks host Oceanside …

Thomas Sumter XC sweeps North Central Meet

The Thomas Sumter cross country put on a show at the North Central Meet on Tuesday, earning team wins for both the boys and girls races. The girls won on the back of three Top-5 finishes. Ava Brenneman led that charge with a second-place finish …

Sumter High and Wilson Hall win rivalry matchups to lead Friday Night Scoreboard

SUMTER 21 CRESTWOOD 14 Sumter High got two crucial touchdowns from Zyeir Gamble, a kickoff return for a score and a rushing TD and held off a Crestwood comeback for a 21-14 win over their …

Scott's Branch, Manning volleyball programs building after early season matchups

The volleyball programs at Manning High and Scott's Branch find themselves in similar places. The Monarchs brought volleyball back in 2019 for the first time in more than a decade. Three years later, they're still establishing themselves as a …

Sumter School District sweeps again to highlight Friday Night Scoreboard

SUMTER 31 GOOSE CREEK 14 Sumter High used three first-half interceptions to beat Goose Creek 31-14 on Friday. The Gamecocks travel to Crestwood next week. LAKEWOOD 47DREHER 23Lakewood High …

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch volleyball takes down Manning

High School Football Week 1: The 5 biggest headlines from a packed Friday

While it's still early in the season, this past Friday is an early contender for most thrilling night of football this fall. Sumter's game-winning 2-point conversion was just one of the wild comebacks this weekend, as the Sumter School District …

Sumter School District gets wins from Sumter, Crestwood, Lakewood to lead Friday Night Scoreboard

SUMTER 15RIDGE VIEW 14Sumter High hit the road to face Ridge View on Friday. The 5A No. 6 Gamecocks narrowly defeated the 4A No. 10 Blazers 15-14 to improve to 2-0. Sumter scored with less than two …

Manning downs Scott's Branch in run-heavy matchup 32-14

A “rivalry with respect” is the way to describe meetings between Manning High School and Scott’s Branch High School. That proved to be the case on Friday evening. The game was …

Scott's Branch, Manning play first district matchup after consolidation

Scott's Branch hosts Manning Friday evening at home in a matchup of two unbeaten teams. It will be the first game within the newly consolidated Clarendon School District. Both team's first wins of the season came with different storylines For the …

High school football Week 0: 5 biggest games in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee

Football is finally back at the high school level and local schools saw no shortage of excitement in Week 0. The most notable game was also the last, as Manning defeated Kingstree 28-16.

Scott’s Branch opens 1-0 under State with win over Hunter-Kinard-Tyler

The State era at Scott’s Branch is off to a good start.The Eagles have gone through coaching change after coaching change over the last half decade. There has been a different coach there each …

Sumter High rolls past Lakewood to headline Friday Night Scoreboard

SUMTER HIGH 42 LAKEWOOD 9 Sumter High defeated county rival Lakewood 42-9 on Friday to open the season 1-0. The Gamecocks travel to Ridge View next week, while Lakewood hosts Fox …

Scott's Branch: Another year, another coach

Randall State is the new head coach for Scott’s Branch, and the Eagles have now had a different head coach for each of the last four years.He and the football program are both looking for the …

Local football teams get final tuneup in FTC Jamboree

On Friday evening, the inaugural FTC Football Jamboree took place at Manning High School. Five area teams played, including Scott's Branch, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning, Lee Central and Manning. These final preseason tune-ups lasted two quarters …

PHOTOS: Manning, Lee Central, Scott's Branch, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning play in FTC Jamboree

The football teams from Manning High, Lee Central, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning and Scott's Branch played in the FTC Jamboree at Manning on Friday.

Isaiah Lucas' takeaways from Sumter Item's Media Day

I've been a sports reporter here at The Item for a little over a month now. Media day was the second big event that I've been able to attend and the first I was able to have an integral part in. It was my first chance to interact with every school …

PHOTOS: Sumter Item's Football Media Day returns

The Sumter Item's Football Media Day, presented by Hines Furniture, made its return after a 2-year hiatus yesterday at USC Sumter.

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch falls in 1A title game for third straight season

The Scott's Branch boys basketball team faced Calhoun County for the SCHSL 1A state championship on Friday. For the third straight year, the Eagles lost the title game, this time by a score of 53-49. …

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch beats Hannah-Pamplico to advance to SCHSL 1A state championship

The Scott's Branch boys basketball team earned its third straight trip to state with a 50-41 win over Hannah Pamplico on Saturday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of Item sports contributor Nich …

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch dispatches Military Magnet in 1A playoff opener

The Scott's Branch boys basketball team won its SCHSL 1A playoff opener against Military Magnet on Thursday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Cal Cary.

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch splits with Carvers Bay in crucial region games

The Scott's Branch boys and girls basketball teams each faced Carvers Bay in critical region games on Monday. The Lady Eagles kept their hopes alive for a second place finish in the region with a …

PHOTOS: East Clarendon, Scott's Branch split rivalry matchup

The East Clarendon basketball teams hosted Scott's Branch for their rivalry matchup on Monday. The Lady Wolverines rolled in the girls game, while the Eagles ran away with the boys matchup. Here's …

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 …

PHOTOS: Day 2 of the District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament featuring Scott's Branch, Laurence Manning, Manning, Lee Central, Clarendon Hall and Crestwood

Manning High and Junior High hosted the second day of the District 9 Officials Christmas Basketball Tournament on Tuesday. Here's a look at some of the local action with Laurence Manning, Scott's …

PHOTOS: East Clarendon outlasts Scott's Branch for Homecoming win

East Clarendon hosted Scott's Branch for their annual rivalry game on Friday night. The Wolverines came away with a dramatic 14-8 Homecoming victory. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The …

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch falls to Southside Christian in 1A title game

The Scott's Branch basketball team fell to Southside Christian in the SCHSL 1A state championship game on Wednesday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Micah Green.

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch wins 1A lower state title with 67-63 win over Baptist Hill

The Scott's Branch basketball team is going back to the 1A state championship after beating Baptist Hill 67-63. Here's a look at the Eagles second straight lower state title courtesy of The Item's …

PHOTOS: Scott's Branch takes down Military Magnet in SCHSL 1A playoffs

The Scott's Branch boys basketball team put on a show in the fourth quarter, coming back from a 19-point deficit to beat Military Magnet 56-45 on Saturday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The …