Monday, September 9
The Wilson Hall swim team hosted a massive 11-team meet on Saturday, bringing in some of the top SCISA talent from across the state. The Barons continued an electric start to their season, as they …
Saturday, September 7
Wilson Hall hit the road for the first time on Friday, traveling to Ben Lippen for their biggest challenge yet in the early stages of the season. The Falcons punched first, but the Barons answered …
Saturday, September 7
The East Clarendon volleyball team kicked off region play with a pair of victories, opening with a 3-1 win over Lake City on Tuesday before a sweep of Manning on Thursday. The Lady Wolverines dropped their first set against Lake City but won …
It’s not about how you start, but how you finish. The classic adage was certainly appropriate at Wilson Hall on Friday night as the Barons hosted Northside Christian. Wilson Hall did not get …
The Manning volleyball team opened their season with a pair of matches against county rival Scott's Branch this week. The Lady Monarchs were able to take home wins on both nights. Manning started with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday, claiming a 25-17 …
The volleyball teams of Sumter have been busy this week. Sumter High hosted Wilson Hall and Crestwood on Thursday to cap off a busy week of all three squads. For SHS, it was a hectic first week of the season, with a pair of tri-matches on top of …
Four tri-county schools made the trip to Darlington to take part in the Trinity Collegiate/West Florence Meet on Tuesday. Wilson Hall, Sumter High, East Clarendon and Laurence Manning all took part …
The Wilson Hall football team made an incredible run to the SCISA 3A state championship game a year ago. While they finished as runners-up, the season was made even more impressive when you consider the void the Barons had in the middle of their …
The Sumter High volleyball team welcomed some familiar faces to open their season on Monday. The Lady Gamecocks faced off with Lakewood and East Clarendon, coming away with a pair of victories. East Clarendon opened the night with a three-set win …
In the early stages of Wilson Hall’s season opener against Orangeburg Prep, everything was going well for the Barons. Wilson Hall grabbed a two-score lead when they marched down the field for a …
The Laurence Manning volleyball team opened its season on Thursday, dropping a four-set match with Hammond. The Lady Swampcats got out to a great start, grinding out a 25-23 win in the opening set. But LMA couldn't keep the momentum on their …
The early stages of the season can be fertile ground for learning some tough lessons. The volleyball teams from Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter certainly learned that on Tuesday. The Lady Barons hosted …
Last year was a season to remember for the Wilson Hall football team for a few different seasons. The Barons made a spectacular run to the SCISA 3A state championship game despite an …
The Wilson Hall swim team began its season on Saturday with the Northwood Invitational. The Barons were spectacular, leading the boys’ team rankings with 89 points. The Lady Barons added a …
The Wilson Hall and Sumter High cross country programs kicked off their seasons on Saturday, traveling to Columbia to take part in the Skyhawk Invitational. Wilson Hall had an excellent showing, …
The winds of change are once again blowing through the Wilson Hall volleyball program. Gone are staple leaders like Rylee Bath, Maggie Norris, Aubrey Payne and Sullivan Jarecki after stellar careers under head coach Rip Ripley. The Lady Barons …
The Sumter Item hosted its fifth-annual Football Media Day presented by Hines Furniture on Saturday, Aug. 10, and this year was a little different. We had a new location this year, as we spent the day at the Sumter Opera House. It ended up being …
This week has been extremely complicated for coaches across South Carolina. As Tropical Storm Debby hit, schools and coaches had to try to guess the future, hoping to dodge bad weather in the process. SCHSL and SCISA schools had very different …
The Sumter Item will host its annual football media day, which is presented by Hines Furniture, on Saturday, Aug. 10, as we prepare for fall on the gridiron. The Sumter Opera House will serve as host this year. The event is open to the public and …
During its time under head coach Rip Ripley, the Wilson Hall volleyball program has been known for two things: success on the court and in the classroom. On the court, the Lady Barons had another incredible fall last season, accumulating 36 wins. …
Wow, what a night at Sumter Opera House. For the second year in a row, The Sumter Item hosted The Bobbys on Thursday and had a spectacular time celebrating the best in Sumter-area sports. The event is inspired by The Espys and named after …
The Bobbys, The Sumter Item's Espys-style awards show named for Sumter legend Bobby Richardson, is inching closer and closer. Sumter Opera House will host the biggest night in Sumter sports Thursday night, June 20, and tickets are still available …