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08/20/2025

Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter hit the court last night for some early season action! Wilson Hall finished the night 2-0, earning wins over both TSA and P*e Dee Academy!

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/wilson-hall-thomas-sumter-hit-the-court-to-grow-early-in-season,433039

📷: TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM

08/20/2025

The Monarchs made a push all the way to the 2A lower state championship last year. They're ready to go back to work on their quest to repeat and more.
Manning High School

The Manning High football team is coming off one of its best seasons in recent memory. The Monarchs made a run all the way to the SCHSL 2A lower state championship, falling just short of their …

08/20/2025

There's a new sheriff in town at Laurence Manning Academy! Read about the work they're putting in with the Swampcats in Gridiron, our football preview guide!

The winds of change are blowing through Laurence Manning once more, as the Swampcats have their third new head coach in as many seasons this fall. Jimmy Noonan comes in with a ton of pedigree. The …

08/20/2025

The youth movement keeps rolling out at Crestwood and the Knights are ready to get back to work on Friday night against Manning!

The Crestwood football team started a youth movement a year ago as they moved into SCHSL 4A. The Knights added another influx of young talent this year, and they’re ready to make a push in a …

08/20/2025

The Generals are up next in our football preview series, Gridiron!

Thomas Sumter was one of two local squads to play Week 0 and put up a great fight against Carolina Academy after a slow start. They'll look to keep building in Year 2 under Coach Bell!

Thomas Sumter Academy

The Thomas Sumter football team welcomed a new head coach last year in Stacy Bell. Throughout the year, they took some important strides, including a long-awaited homecoming victory over Clarendon …

08/20/2025

Gridiron, our football preview guide, is in today's paper! We'll be releasing all of our individual team previews in the lead up to Week 1 on Friday!

First up, the Gamecocks from Sumter High, who enter the season ranked eighth in 5A and are looking to carry some great momentum from their run to the SCHSL 5A DI lower state championship last year!

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics

The Sumter High football team rode a historic running game and a lockdown defense to the SCHSL 5A Division I lower state championship last season. The Gamecocks are looking to make another step this …

08/19/2025

See y’all at USC Sumter this weekend! Come celebrate this Sumter legend!

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BOBBY RICHARDSON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND GRACEBALL SCREENING THIS SATURDAY, AUG. 23! AND IT’S FREE!

Sumter is celebrating the 90th birthday of its greatest son this weekend at Dr. C. Leslie Carpenter Auditorium in the Nettles Building at USC Sumter, and all are welcome.

Bobby Richardson's birthday festivities will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, and will feature a screening of "Graceball: The Story of Bobby Richardson." There will also be a special meet and greet with the Yankee legend.

Richardson caught the attention of the world when he starred for the New York Yankees in the '50s and '60s. He won three titles with the Bronx Bombers but made his name in a losing effort, as he is the only World Series MVP to play for the losing side, a feat he accomplished in 1960.

Richardson won five straight Gold Gloves for his impeccable defense at second base and was an eight-time All-Star. After his playing days, he breathed life into the South Carolina baseball program, leading the Gamecocks to their first College World Series in 1975.

08/19/2025

Celebrate the birthday of Sumter's greatest son this weekend at USC Sumter!

City of Sumter is celebrating the 90th birthday of its greatest son this weekend at Dr. C. Leslie Carpenter Auditorium in the Nettles Building at USC Sumter, and all are welcome. Bobby Richardson's …

08/19/2025

To round out our Media Day school's we have Clarendon Hall!

The Saints are led by first year head coach Shane Wallace.

The Sumter Item Football Media Day, presented by Hines Furniture & Bedding Co, is made possible by our great sponsors, which includes Hill Plumbing & Air, Mary Anns Deli Restaurant, Kona Ice of Sumter/West Columbia, Carquest Auto Parts and Simpson Hardware and Sports!

Clarendon Hall

08/19/2025

Happy birthday, Bobby!

The Sumter Item celebrated the 90th birthday of Sumter's greatest son this weekend with a special section filled with milestones from his career, which includes 3 World Series rings and being the only man to win World Series MVP in a losing effort, an award show named in his honor and so much more!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY SECTION: https://issuu.com/theitem/docs/bobby_richardson_s_90th_birthday_celebration

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08/18/2025

Up next we've got Crestwood High!

The Knights are fresh off making the playoffs their first year in 4A.

The Sumter Item Football Media Day, presented by Hines Furniture & Bedding Co, is made possible by our great sponsors, which includes Hill Plumbing & Air, Kona Ice of Sumter/West Columbia, Mary Anns Deli Restaurant, Carquest Auto Parts and Simpson Hardware and Sports!

Crestwood Knights Football

08/17/2025

Football isn't just heating up for our high school athletes, as some of the tri-county's brightest stars are gearing up for college and professional seasons. Here's a recap of which players are where heading into the fall for The Sumter Item Impact!

As the football season kicks off, Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties are all well represented at the highest levels of the sport. Here's a quick refresher of where some of the area's top players are across the NFL and NCAA ranks. NFL At the …