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12/10/2025

The Gamecocks bring out the brooms against Crestwood!

Sumter High hosted the Knights for a county rematch on Tuesday, running away with a pair of wins. The Lady Gamecocks took home a 48-16 win before SHS won a battle between No. 5 teams in their respective classifications 71-52.

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/sumter-high-handles-business-against-crestwood-sweeps-rematch,437234

📷: TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM

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12/10/2025

This week on The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon is Wilson Hall's Ford Wilder!

If you ask any of Ford's coaches what makes him special, it's his commitment to being great. The three-sport standout pushes himself to be great in football, basketball and track and field, which means he has to make a difficult decision about which sport to pursue at the next level.

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/the-grind-presented-by-bank-of-clarendon-wilson-halls-wilder-sets-the-tone-for-baron-athletics,437167

📷: ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM

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12/10/2025

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-2025 until noon on Thursday!

12/09/2025

For the second time this season, Francis Marion University sophomore point guard Kiara Croskey, the former Sumter High star, has been named the Conference Carolinas women's basketball Offensive Player of the Week.

For the second time this season, Francis Marion University sophomore point guard Kiara Croskey has been named the Conference Carolinas women's basketball Offensive Player of the Week, this time for the week of Dec. 1-7. The former Sumter High …

12/09/2025

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

Scott's Branch hosted Manning on Friday for the first battle of the season between these Clarendon County foes. The Lady Eagles pulled out a 54-53 win in the final seconds, while the Monarchs won the nightcap 55-45. The girls game was a tense …

12/09/2025

The Hines Furniture & Bedding Co Athlete of the Week is back!

After some time off for the holidays, voting is open for the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week! Head over to https://www.theitem.com/athlete-of-the-week-2025/index.html #/gallery/ to vote for your favorite candidate from Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics, East Clarendon Middle/High School - CCSD, Laurence Manning Academy and Thomas Sumter Academy!

You can vote once daily for your favorite candidate until the poll closes at noon on Thursday!

12/08/2025

Clarendon County rivals ball out!

Scott's Branch hosted Manning on Friday for a great night of hoops! The Lady Eagles started with a last-minute 54-53 win before the Monarch boys claimed a 55-45 victory!
MORE PHOTOS: https://www.theitem.com/stories/photos-scotts-branch-basketball-hosts-manning,437111

📷: ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM

12/07/2025

📣 New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring MLB Pitcher and Sumter native, JP Sears!⚾
JP sits down with Jenkins to share his journey from his early days on the fields atWilson Hall, to The Citadel, through the grind of the minor leagues, and ultimately his rise to the Major Leagues.
He also breaks down what it’s really like to be traded multiple times, how he handled the pressure of those transitions, and what his offseason preparation looks like as a pro.
Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown star making it at the highest level!
👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.

12/06/2025

The Gamecocks storm The Castle for two more county wins!

Sumter High completed their first run through county games with a pair of wins at Crestwood last night. The girls opened with a 50-28 win before the boys survived a strong comeback attempt from a short-handed group of Knights for a 76-56 victory.

STORY: https://www.theitem.com/stories/sumter-high-sweeps-first-run-through-county-takes-pair-from-crestwood,437071

📷: TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM

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12/06/2025

The Gamecocks will induct five new members to their athletic hall on Saturday, Dec. 13, in a ceremony that begins at 6 p.m.

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics

The Sumter High Athletic Hall of Fame is about to get a little bit bigger. The Gamecocks will induct five new members to their athletic hall on Saturday, Dec. 13, in a ceremony that begins at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Keith West, who serves on the …

12/04/2025

The Swampcats got a pair of huge 4A wins and more in today's area roundup!

Laurence Manning got their first crack at SCISA 4A opponents this week, making the trip to Hammond on Tuesday before hosting Ben Lippen on Wednesday. The LMA boys passed both tests, taking down …

12/04/2025

"I think it's huge for the community," Sumter High head coach Bryan Brown said of hosting a major showcase. "We're extremely excited to be a part of it. When we got the phone call, we were all in with doing it. We'd like for everyone to come out and support it so we can continue to have it."

Sumter High School Fighting Gamecock Athletics

Several of the top teams from across the Palmetto State are coming to Sumter on Saturday for what is expected to be an elite day of hoops. Sumter High is teaming up with Upward Stars, South Carolina's branch of the largest Christian youth sports …