The Item Sports

11/19/2025

"This is important because, being here in Memphis, we can't forget the community back in Sumter. We want to keep doing it yearly because that's what the people love, and that's what we love to do. We just love the city. We love to rep where we're from, and this is a great way to give back."

The MBNO Brand is hosting its annual Thanksgiving dinner box giveaway this Sunday, Nov. 23, at Bryan Law Firm starting at 10:30 a.m. Davonte Pack, who co-founded the organization with former Crestwood star and current Memphis Grizzlies point guard …

11/19/2025

All three schools from Clarendon County were still playing during the second round of the playoffs. While Friday night saw East Clarendon and Scott's Branch end their seasons, both programs took important steps in the right direction.

Clarendon County had an incredible fall on the gridiron. For one school, the good times are still rolling. Manning is headed to the SCHSL 2A quarterfinals for the second year in a row, where they'll face off with Hampton County on Friday. While …

11/18/2025

Congrats to Sumter High's BJ Brown for signing with Drexel today!

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/sumter-highs-bj-brown-signs-with-drexel,436423

📷: TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics

11/17/2025

The SCBCA released their preseason rankings and awards this afternoon. Three local teams earned spots in their respective Top 10s, while two stars earned individual honors.

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics Lee County School District, SC Scott's Branch Middle High School - CCSD

The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released its preseason rankings and awards on Tuesday. The tri-county is well represented with three ranked squads and two individuals earning …

11/17/2025

Congrats to the Lady Wolverines on a great season!

The East Clarendon girls cross country team traveled to Aiken on Friday to take part in the SCHSL 2A state championship, finishing in 13 th as a team. Shae Lee and Mattie Kelly were the top …

11/16/2025

"I never would have seen myself coming into that gym from the crosstown rival, but I'm embracing it," Miller said. "I'm still close with those guys, and I'm hoping their success in football and the upcoming basketball season, as well. Like anywhere else you put passion and love into some place and help build a culture, it's going to turn at your gut a little bit, but by the time that ball is tipped, it'll be different, and I'll be all in."

Kevin Miller is a well-known face in the Clarendon County basketball community. He helped lead Scott's Branch to four consecutive state championship games, first as an assistant before taking over as the head coach of the program. This year, he'll …

11/15/2025

Manning charges into the 2A quarterfinals!

The Monarchs used a hot start to run away with a 46-24 win over Timberland last night to advance to the third round of the playoffs! They'll host Hampton County next week with a chance to punch their tickets back to the lower state championship!

STORY AND PHOTOS: https://www.theitem.com/stories/manning-uses-hot-start-to-roll-past-timberland-hampton-county-next-in-schsl-2a-quarters,436313

📷: J.R. AKIES / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR

11/15/2025

An excellent season of Sumter High football came to a heartbreaking close last night.

The Gamecocks fell inches of forcing a third overtime against James Island, ending their season with a 42-35 loss on a night where there were just a few too many flags and miscues after halftime.

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/sumter-high-falls-just-short-in-2ot-loss-to-james-island,436312

📷: TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics

11/15/2025

"We're coming into this year with a ton of confidence," Coach Brown said. "A majority of our team is returning players; we didn't have any seniors last year, and we were able to add a couple of younger guys that are going to be in the mix this year. We're excited to see how it all pans out."

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics

Basketball season is just around the corner, and the Sumter High boys are looking to make a splash this winter. The Gamecocks kick off their preseason on Saturday before a pair of home scrimmages next week. SHS head coach Bryan Brown is setting the …

11/15/2025

The Barons are back in the SCISA 3A state championship!!!!

Wilson Hall broke away late to take home a 50-29 win over Hilton Head Christian to punch their tickets to next week's state title game! They'll meet Pinewood Prep for the second year in a row, though this time it'll be at South Carolina State at 7:30 on Saturday!

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/wilson-hall-back-in-scisa-3a-state-championship-with-win-over-hilton-head-christian,436310

📷: NICH PITTS / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR

Wilson Hall Athletics

11/15/2025

Congrats to Manning's Ethan Lowder on being named the Hines Furniture & Bedding Co Athlete of the Week!

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/mannings-lowder-racks-up-tackles-en-route-to-hines-furniture-athlete-of-the-week,436283

📷: NICH PITTS / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR

11/15/2025

Another night of playoff football is in the books! Catch up on the action with tonight's Sumter Item Scoreboard, presented by Central Carolina Technical College!