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The Laurence Manning softball team celebrates a home run by Karly Bjork, center, on Friday against Wilson Hall.

Laurence Manning softball topples Wilson Hall; Barons bash ‘Cats

The ball fields at Laurence Manning were bustling on Friday night as the Swampcats played host to their rivals from Wilson Hall on both diamonds. The softball team met for a rematch of two …

Thomas Sumter Academy beat Laurence Manning Academy 3-2 at home on Wednesday, April 17.

Thomas Sumter soccer outlasts LMA 3-2

The Thomas Sumter soccer team hosted Laurence Manning on Wednesday, pulling out a 3-2 victory. The game was back and forth all afternoon. Daniel Vargas and Mills Lee found the back of the net for Laurence Manning, but the Generals always had an …

The Wilson Hall baseball team celebrates a home run by Clark Kinney (1) against Laurence Manning on Tuesday.

Wilson Hall baseball claims region crown after dominant 11-0 win over rival Laurence Manning

The Wilson Hall baseball team wanted to make a statement when they hosted their biggest rival, Laurence Manning, on Tuesday. The Barons had a chance to sew up the region title with a victory after …

New Lee Academy head football coach and athletic director Will Furse, left, and Head of School Brad Bochette pose for a photo at a ceremony to introduce the new Cavalier.

Lee Academy hires Laurence Manning's Furse as Rankin’s successor

Lee Academy had big shoes to fill when head football coach and athletic director David Rankin stepped down in March to take the same positions at Carolina Academy. The Cavaliers didn’t need to …

The Wilson Hall baseball team celebrates during their 14-0 win over Providence Athletic Club on Thursday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall baseball bashes PAC before heading to the beach for spring break tourney

The Wilson Hall baseball team got one final tune-up before heading to Myrtle Beach for the Cal Ripken Experience next week, hosting Providence Athlete Club on Thursday. The Barons hadn't played in a week, so they rotated through five pitchers in …

Clarendon Hall's Mandy Wells runs the bases against Lee Academy on Monday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Clarendon Hall softball rolls past Lee Academy 19-2

The Lee Academy softball team hosted Clarendon Hall on Monday. The defending SCISA 2A state champs ran away with a 19-2 win. The Lady Saints started hot, scoring nine runs in the first inning. After Lee scored once in the second, Clarendon Hall …

Wilson Hall's Ben Reynolds threw a no-hitter against Trinity Collegiate on Thursday.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall's Reynolds tosses no-hitter; Barons sweep Trinity

STAFF REPORT The Wilson Hall baseball team faced off with Trinity twice this week, earning a pair of region wins. On Tuesday, they led off a late run from the Titans to take home a 7-4 road victory. On Thursday, Ben Reynolds stole the show, …

The Sumter High softball team cheers during their matchup with St. James on Friday.

AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball, softball get region wins over Carolina Forest

The Sumter High baseball and softball teams both got some much-needed wins on Monday when they made their trip to Carolina Forest. Both teams were coming off dropping their first region series with St. James last week but bounced back with …

Wilson Hall track teams sweep Melicue Metts Invitational

The Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning track teams traveled to Orangeburg Prep on Saturday for the Melicue Metts Invitational on Saturday. The Barons put on a show, sweeping the team titles. GIRLS The …

Clarendon Hall's Mandy Wells homered and drove in three runs against Andrew Jackson on Thursday.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Clarendon Hall sweeps Andrew Jackson on the diamond

The Clarendon Hall softball and baseball teams hosted Andrew Jackson on Thursday, each taking home comfortable wins. The Lady Saints cruised to a 14-0 win, allowing just two hits in the shutout win. …

The Sumter High golf team hosted the Magnolia Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Beech Creek.

Sumter High golf swings away with annual Magnolia Invitational

Beautiful weather and a gorgeous course at Beech Creek set the scene for two great days of golf as Sumter High hosted its annual Magnolia Invitational on Monday and Tuesday. It was the largest …