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Sumter High's Hayden Ardis finished in a tie for third at the Region V-5A tournament on Monday.

Sumter High golf places fourth in region, advances to lower state

The Sumter High golf team faced some stiff competition in their region meet at Beech Creek on Monday but were able to edge Socastee for fourth place and book their tickets to lower state. The Gamecocks shot a 338 as a team, beating Socastee for …

The East Clarendon softball team celebrates their walk-off win over Clarendon Hall on Friday.

East Clarendon baseball and softball look to take advantage of 1st-round byes

East Clarendon's week on the diamond got a little quieter when the South Carolina High School League released its baseball and softball playoff brackets during the weekend. Both EC squads received the same bit of news: they were off in the first …

Crestwood's James Dantzler (5) fights for a loose ball against Dreher on Monday.

Crestwood soccer falls flat in 3-0 playoff loss to Dreher

When the final horn blew on Crestwood's first-round playoff game against Dreher on Monday, head coach Jack Ray was left frustrated. The Knights found themselves in an early hole and struggled to find enough offensive opportunities to climb out. A …

The Sumter High girls basketball team celebrates the SCHSL 5A state championship on Mar. 1 at the Florence Center. For the next two years SCHSL 5A will name two state champions in every sport, splitting the classification between larger and smaller schools for the postseason.

SCHSL 5A officially splitting playoffs, what it means for Sumter High

The South Carolina High School League executive committee voted on Tuesday to split its largest classification into two divisions for the playoffs for the next two years. The committee voted 12-1 to …

Crestwood's Laniya Rouse, seated center, is surrounded by friends, family and coaches as she signs to play softball at Winston-Salem State on Tuesday.

Crestwood’s Rouse signs to continue softball career at Winston-Salem State

Crestwood’s Laniya Rouse put pen to paper on Tuesday, signing to continue her softball career at Winston-Salem State. “It feels great,” she said simply. Rouse has been a standout at …

Crestwood's James Dantzler (5) weaves through Lakewood defenders on Friday.

Rivalry night at Lakewood: Crestwood sweeps on the pitch, Gators dominate diamond

The Sumter County region rivalry between Lakewood and Crestwood hit both the pitch and the diamond on Friday. Each school had its share of success on a busy night at The Swamp. Crestwood won both soccer games comfortably, while Lakewood earned a …

Sumter High seniors, seated from left, Rickell Brown, Keziyah Sanders, Dalashia Brunson and Kiara Croskey are surrounded by teammates after signing to continue their basketball careers on Friday.

Sumter High hoopers sign to continue careers on the court

In a year highlighted by a perfect season and a state championship, the Sumter High girls basketball team still managed to have a milestone left in their back pockets when they gathered in the SHS auditorium on Friday. The four seniors who …

Sumter High's Marion Davis allowed one run over six innings as the Gamecocks beat Conway 6-1 on Wednesday.

Sumter High baseball clinches 1st home playoff game since 2018

For the first time since 2018, the Sumter High baseball team will get to play at home to kick off the postseason. The Gamecocks clinched at least a second-place finish in Region V-5A with a 6-1 …

Crestwood's Alanna Dixon rounds third against Lakewood on Tuesday.

Crestwood softball wins shootout against Lakewood; Gators breaks away late for victory

Crestwood welcomed Lakewood for a busy night on the diamond on Tuesday. The softball game was an offensive marathon. The Lady Knights took an early lead with 11 runs in the second inning and held on …

Clarendon Hall's Colleen McIntosh delivers against Dorchester Academy on Friday.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Clarendon Hall smokes Dorchester 13-2

The Clarendon Hall softball team hosted Dorchester Academy on Friday. After beating DA 14-0 earlier in the week, the Lady Saints cruised to a 13-2 victory in the rematch. Dorchester scored their only two runs in the top of the first. They were …