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01/16/2026

Catch up on a busy week on the court with today's area roundup!

The Wilson Hall basketball team hosted John Paul II on Tuesday, but the night came with a little extra excitement. The Barons celebrated Ford Wilder after the senior collected his 1,000th career point on the road last week. Wilson Hall split the …

01/16/2026

Check out the latest episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight, where he sits down with former Lakewood star Brandon Cisse to talk about declaring for the NFL Draft and his career to this point!

You can listen to the full episode on The Item Sports page or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching for Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight!

01/16/2026

This week on The Grind presented by Bank of Clarendon are Crestwood Knights Wrestling Head Coach Willie Martin, Assistant Coach Gregory Jones, and wrestlers Kenya Green and Yachin Gamble.

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 classroom. That changed this season, as the Knights brought wrestling back to The Castle, ending a decade-and-a-half drought in the sport.

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01/15/2026

The Knights keep climbing in the SCBCA rankings.

The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released its latest rankings on Tuesday night. The tri-county had their share of movement, as Crestwood rose in the SCHSL 4A polls, while Sumter High …

01/15/2026

Don't miss out on your last chance to vote for this edition of the Hines Furniture & Bedding Co Athlete of the Week!

Head over to https://www.theitem.com/athlete-of-the-week-2026 before noon to help push your favorite candidate across the finish line!

01/14/2026

Rivals hit the court in Bishopville last night when Lee Central hosted Lamar!

The girls game was a lopsided affair, as the Lady Stallions ran away with a 68-6 win. The LCHS boys, meanwhile, couldn't get anything going offensively in a 46-24 loss.

MORE PHOTOS: https://www.theitem.com/stories/photos-lee-central-basketball-hosts-lamar,438486

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01/14/2026

This week on The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon is the Crestwood wrestling program!

Wrestling is back at The Castle for the first time in a decade and the Knights are making the most of the opportunity! Crestwood has six wrestlers with at least 10 wins and just earned their first team victory on Friday as they work to build for the long haul!

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/the-grind-presented-by-bank-of-clarendon-crestwoods-rebooted-wrestling-program-finding-success,438420

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01/14/2026

The polls are still open for the Hines Furniture & Bedding Co Athlete of the Week!

Already voted? No problem! You can vote once daily at https://www.theitem.com/athlete-of-the-week-2026 until the poll closes at noon on Thursday!

01/13/2026

The polls are open for the Hines Furniture & Bedding Co Athlete of the Week!

Head over to https://www.theitem.com/athlete-of-the-week-2026 to vote for your favorite candidate from Crestwood Knights Athletics, Lee County School District, SC, Scott's Branch Middle High School - CCSD and Thomas Sumter Academy!

You can vote once daily until the poll closes at noon on Thursday!

01/13/2026

2025 Recap of The Grind is presented by Bank of Clarendon

Throughout the year, The Grind followed student-athletes , focusing on the work behind their seasons.

Practices, routines and quiet moments often told more of the story than final scores.
Each feature offered a closer look at the commitment required to compete at a high level.
Now, the series turns toward a new year. The first Grind of 2026 arrives this Wednesday.



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01/12/2026

Catch up on a busy weekend of hoops with today's area roundup!

The Lee Central basketball teams faced off with Midlands STEM at home on Friday, claiming a pair of comfortable region victories. The Lady Stallions ran into little resistance, running away with a …

01/11/2026

Former Lakewood standout Brandon Cisse joins the latest edition of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight!

After declaring for the NFL draft, Cisse discusses his career from Lakewood to North Carolina State and South Carolina, along with his prep for the draft, where he's considered one of the top cornerbacks available this spring!