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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Eagles' Bowman blossomed through pain to become leader for Scott's Branch
Life hasn't always been easy for Scott's Branch senior Nyren Bowman. As an eighth-grader, Nyren lost his father and great-grandfather in the span of a few months. He then made the jump to varsity football as a freshman, only to see the Eagles … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood's Wofford looks to lift Knights' offense in senior season
During the last two seasons, there has been one constant for the offense of the Crestwood football team: Calvin "CJ" Wofford Jr. The senior has the size to bully defenders mixed with the speed to run away from them, and he's used both to his … more
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The Grind presented by Bank of Clarendon: Impact of Gamecock QB Richardson felt on and off the field
Sumter High quarterback Frank Richardson is hard to miss on the football field. The Gamecock signal-caller is a more physical runner than most starting QBs, bullying defenders by running straight through their chests on the way to the end zone. … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Sumter High, P-15 ace Davis ready to take the next step at Florence-Darlington
Consistency is among the most important attributes that an athlete can have in pretty much any sport. Highlight performances are great, but the elite players go out and perform night in and night out. That's exactly what Marion Davis has done for … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Laurence Manning's Hodge caps off spectacular high school career with 3-peat
Every senior athlete has the same dream heading into their final season in high school sports. They want to be the last one standing, cradling a championship trophy before taking the stage to walk at graduation. For most seniors, their final game … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood's Ransom prepares to take her skills to the next level
Crestwood senior Zaire Ransom is not your typical catcher. While some backstops have her talent with the bat, very few have the elite foot speed that also helps Zaire thrive in centerfield when she isn't behind home plate. Zaire honed her skills … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood's Hernandez-Lara back on the pitch after knee injury erased senior football season
Crestwood's Jorge Hernandez-Lara was meant to kick a ball. He grew up with a passion for soccer after watching the sport on TV. He and his older brother, Julio, spent hours in the backyard honing their craft before turning their attention to club … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Ivey shines for Lady Gamecocks as they build on last year's lower state championship run
Sumter High's softball program is in the midst of the best five-year stretch in the history of the program. They ended a long playoff drought in 2022 and have been a mainstay in the SCHSL 5A playoffs ever since. Last year, they won their second … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: East Clarendon's Hanniford leads the defending SCHSL 2A state champs from behind the dish
Catching can often be a relatively thankless position. At the high school level, catchers squat behind home plate for seven innings, often in grueling heat, while wearing the most padding on the field. A great catcher moonlights as a therapist for … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Laurence Manning's Prickelmyer finds success on diamond, court through grit, hard work
Every coach wants to have a team full of competitive athletes, players that are hungry to find success. In some cases, the best athletes aren't the ones who love to win but the ones who can't fathom the idea of losing. Lyza Prickelmyer falls into … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Ragin Prep's final OG Shannon looks to lead Rams to consecutive state titles
Five years ago, the basketball program was born at Ragin Prep. One of the driving forces in the decision to start a team at the fledgling school was a middle-schooler who had never properly played organized basketball. Anthony Jackson, who has … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Scott's Branch junior Jackson's versatility and leadership lift football, basketball programs
In SCHSL 1A athletics, versatility is key. Smaller schools don't have the deepest benches, so having players who can fill multiple roles can be the difference between making a run to a state championship or having one injury derail an entire … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood's rebooted wrestling program finding success after 15 years away
For 15 years, there was essentially one athletic option in the winter for student-athletes at Crestwood High School. If they weren't adept at bouncing a basketball, students were left to find other activities to occupy their time outside of the … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Laurence Manning's Dennis brothers push each other to greatness on court, field
As a fan walking into the Laurence Manning gymnasium on game day, there's a strong chance two athletes immediately catch your eye. One of them is a dynamic sophomore wing, slashing his way to the basket and exploding to the rim with nonchalant ease. … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Sumter High's Brown ready to take Gamecocks to the mountain top
BJ Brown has been surrounded by basketball his entire life. Both of his parents were college athletes. His mom, Nikashia, won two state titles in high school before playing at College of Charleston, while his dad, Bryan Brown, shined at Claflin. … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood's Scriven leads with lockdown defense, mentorship
From the first day Da'shan Scriven stepped on the football field, coaches could tell he had the chance to be a special player. The two-way star known around Sumter as DaeDae showed an unmatched tenacity and desire to be great. Throughout his … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Hewett brothers take Sumter High, Wilson Hall swim programs to new heights
The Hewett family had a pretty solid month of October. In the span of three days, Jordan and Jacob Hewett represented their respective schools, Sumter High and Wilson Hall, in state championships. On Thursday, Oct. 9, Jordan went to Columbia and … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Conyers leads turnaround for Scott's Branch football
Two years ago, the Scott's Branch football team felt like it was wandering alone in the desert. The Eagles were winless and pretty far removed from playing competitive postseason football. Last year, they found an oasis. New head coach Pat … more
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