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Lakewood's Jamonte Witherspoon, seated left, and Cedric Cisse, seated right, are joined by head coach Willie Offord after signing to play college football. Witherspoon signed with Erskine, while Cisse will join his brother at South Carolina.

Lakewood’s Cisse to join brother at South Carolina; Witherspoon signs with Erskine

The world of recruitment for college athletics comes with its share of ups and downs. On Monday, Lakewood was able to experience the positive side of that equation. The Gators will have a family …

Former Crestwood and South Carolina tight end Josh Simon signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night as an undrafted free agent.

Crestwood alum Simon signs with Falcons; Manning’s Smith signs with Jets

The 2025 NFL draft is in the books, but some local football stars are still settling into new homes. Soon after the conclusion of the draft on Saturday night, Joshua Simon, who starred at …

Wilson Hall's Marsha Kate Skey (11) pitches against Heathwood Hall at Patriot Park on April 23.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall softball splits games in return from break

The Wilson Hall softball team returned from a successful spring break tournament with games against Carolina Academy and Heathwood Hall this week. After suffering a 5-2 loss to CA, the Lady Barons bashed Heathwood 20-1 on Wednesday. Wilson Hall …

Crestwood seniors Ja Jones, seated center, and Robert Pugh, seated second from right, are surrounded by family and coaches after signing to continue their football careers in college. Jones signed with The Citadel, while Pugh is headed to St. Andrews.

Crestwood's Pugh, Jones sign to continue football careers

Two Crestwood seniors signed to continue their careers on the gridiron on Thursday afternoon. Linebacker Robert Pugh is headed north to play for St. Andrews University, while tight end Ja Jones is moving to the coast, signing with The …

Thomas Sumter runs in Kershaw County Championship

The Thomas Sumter track team traveled to Lugoff-Elgin on Wednesday to take part in the Kershaw County Championship, bringing a limited number of runners while the school is on spring break. …

From the Wire

Former Crestwood star and current Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts in the first half of Game 3 of his first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Thunder take 3-0 series lead after hard foul sidelines Morant for Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chet Holmgren scored all but one of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit after former Crestwood star Ja Morant left the …

Former Crestwood star and current Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) had a lawsuit against him dismissed on Wednesday.

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Morant over a fight during a pickup game

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who accused two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies …

Former Wilson Hall star and current Athletics pitcher JP Sears (38) throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in West Sacramento, California.

A's top Rangers as Sears throws 5 strong

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Shea Langeliers had four hits and Nick Kurtz drove in a run with a base hit his first time up in his major-league debut to help the Athletics beat Texas 5-2 …

NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly

The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into effect this summer. The nine proposals passed by the NCAA …

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge watches the flight of the ball as it is called foul during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.

Judge and Yankees angry over home run that wasn't

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were angry over the home run that wasn't. Judge drove a changeup from Tampa Bay's Eric Orze deep down the left-field line, high above the foul pole at Steinbrenner Field. Umpires called …

Prep Sports

Laurence Manning promoted Alexus Carter as their new head volleyball coach.

Laurence Manning promotes Carter to head volleyball coach

Laurence Manning announced two new volleyball coaches on Thursday. The Lady Swampcats promoted Alexus Carter to become the new head coach on the varsity level after coaching the B Team for the last …

Sumter High's Lillie Ivey delivers against Westwood on Tuesday.

Sumter High softball returns from spring break with a bang, baseball stumbles against Westwood

The Sumter High baseball and softball teams both welcomed Westwood to town on Tuesday in their return from spring break. The softball team cruised to an 8-4 win, though a few errors made things …

Wilson Hall's Lilly Grace Przybyla led the Lady Barons in the circle to two of their three wins in the Ripken Experience this week.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall goes 3-1 in Ripken Experience

The Wilson Hall softball team had an excellent spring break in the Ripken Experience, going 3-1 on the week. The Lady Barons opened the week with a split on Monday, beating Solvay 16-0 as Lilly Grace Przybyla threw a no-hitter and struck out …

CLEMSON

Clemson forward Myles Foster (6) walks back to the bench as McNeese State players celebrate a lead during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island.

No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn 1st March Madness victory

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager gave March Madness its first bracket buster. The 12th-seeded Cowboys used a stifling first half to open a 24-point lead and then held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson …

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC media days on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Charlotte.

ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution

The legal fights between the Atlantic Coast Conference and high-profile member schools Clemson and Florida State appear close to resolution, which could provide the league with a measure of stability for the coming years. The league and the two …

East Clarendon's Grant Barrineau and the Wolverines will face Green Sea-Floyds in the 1A state playoffs on Monday.

High school league playoff baseball, softball and track highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. SCHSL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS CONTINUE The SCHSL will begin the baseball and softball playoffs for its five classification on Saturday and culminate with the championship rounds on Friday. The …

USC

Former Lakewood defensive back Brandon Cisse (15) and the Gamecocks sing the alma mater to their fans after the Garnet and Black Spring Game took place at Williams-Brice Stadium on April 18, 2025, in Columbia.   ABIGAIL PITTMAN/THE SUMTER ITEM

Former Lakewood star Cisse excited to be home after 1st spring at South Carolina

Brandon Cisse is home and feeling better than ever. The former Lakewood standout spent the first two seasons of his college career at N.C. State but made the decision to transfer when Wolfpack defensive coordinator Tony Gibson left for Marshall. …

Former Sumter High star Anthony Addison (40) looks to the sideline during the South Carolina Garnet and Black Spring Game at Williams-Brice Stadium on April 18, 2025, in Columbia.

Former Sumter High star Addison shines in South Carolina spring game

South Carolina hosted its annual spring football game on Friday as a culmination of an exciting spring. There is plenty of hype around the program with the growth from quarterback LaNorris Sellers as the Gamecocks build on a season in which they …

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) has reportedly entered the transfer portal.

South Carolina guard Fulwiley enters transfer portal

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley is officially in the transfer portal, according to a person with access to it. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity …

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) tries to pass against UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) during the national championship game on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.

UConn returns to top of women's basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title

TAMPA, Fla. — During the final sweet moments of UConn’s 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies. …

Outdoors

Deer antlers are scored at the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic in 2023. Measuring will again take place at the Classic in March at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

Deer antler measuring sessions to be held across South Carolina; Sumter, Manning sessions Feb. 25, 26

Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources' annual series of measuring sessions.Each winter, SCDNR measures deer antlers throughout …

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