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Schools in the Counties: Clarendon Hall, Crestwood HS, East Clarendon HS, Lakewood HS, Laurence Manning Academy, Manning HS, Ragin Prep Christian Academy (Sumter), Scott’s Branch HS, Sumter HS
Clarendon Hall (Summerton) – Can the Saints get back to a few years ago? The Saints finished just (2-19) a year ago.
Crestwood HS (Dalzell) – The Knights made a run to the Class 3A State Championship Game last season before falling to Wren HS. The Knights finished the season at (23-5). Who replace Corean Nelson and Justin Rembert? The nights have a solid nucleus back in Teon Tindal Teon Tindal 6'8" | PF Crestwood | 2025 State SC , Riley Durant Riley Durant 6'5" | SF Crestwood | 2025 State SC , Shannon Davis Shannon Davis 6'2" | CG Crestwood | 2025 State SC and junior guard Xavier Johnson Xavier Johnson 6'0" | PG Crestwood | 2025 State SC . Tindal had a strong summer on the grassroots circuit with his play around the bucket. Teon can really affect a game on each end of the floor. Durant a wing player will see his production pick up this coming season. Davis and Johnson will both run the backcourt duties this season.
East Clarendon HS (Turbeville) – The Wolverines finished (2-21) a season ago. Can things get better this season?
Lakewood HS (Sumter) – The Gators will surprise some teams this season under 2nd year Head Coach Cameron Lee. Cedric Cisse Cedric Cisse 6'0" | CG Lakewood | 2025 State SC is a name to get familiar with here on the Gators. Cisse really likes to attack the gaps while being quick with the ball in his hands. Cedric has the next gear to race by defenders and touch the paint. He likes to pull-up and knockdown the jumper when given the opportunity. Who will step-up and help Cisse on this Gators roster?
Laurence Manning Academy (Manning) – The Swampcats finished (16-13) a season ago under longtime Head Coach Will Epps. Shooting guard Noah Tanner Noah Tanner 5'11" | SG Laurence Manning Academy | 2024 State SC and Thomas Sumpter will look to lead the way this coming season for the Orange and Blue.
Manning HS – The Monarchs lost Justin Daniels to Polk State College (FL). Junior Jeffrey Ceasar Jeffrey Ceasar 5'9" | PG Manning | 2025 State SC a left-handed guard will look to take the lead role this season. Ceasar will have to provide some more scoring from the backcourt for the Monarchs. He’s currently helping the Monarchs on the football as a wide receiver.
Ragin Prep Christian Academy (Sumter) – The Rams are a fairly new program in the SCISA Class 1A ranks. A few names to watchout for here are Lefty Cordell Sims Cordell Sims 6'0" | CG Ragin Prep | 2026 State SC , Zymir Robinson and Deandre Richardson.
Scott’s Branch HS (Summerton) – Life after Randy Gibson – how will it be for the Eagles. The Eagles have played in the past 4 Class 1A State Championship Games. 4 Runner Up Trophies to put in the Trophy Case. Gibson was very instrumental in the Eagles program over that time. Who is the next in line?
Sumter HS – The Gamecocks will rely on jet quick point guard Caleb Jenkins Caleb Jenkins 5'5" | PG Sumter | 2024 State SC for his senior leadership this season. Left-handed shooting guard BJ Brown BJ Brown 6'3" | SG Sumter | 2026 State SC will deliver some production from the perimeter with his shot making skills. Jamie Tedder is a great role guy who plays football in the fall for the Gamecocks. Eli Britt Eli Britt 5'7" | PG Sumter | 2027 State SC a freshman point guard could see some good minutes this season for Head Coach Bryan Brown. Junior Darius Franklin Darius Franklin 6'5" | SF Ridge View | 2025 State SC transferred out this summer and now attends Ridge View HS.
Wilson Hall (Sumter) – The Barons have a lot of talent this season under Head Coach Rip Ripley. Senior Daniel Burton Daniel Burton 6'8" | PF Wilson Hall | 2024 State SC , Hugh Humphries Hugh Humphries 6'7" | PF Wilson Hall | 2025 State SC , Shawn Michael Matthews Shawn Michael Matthews 6'3" | CG Wilson Hall | 2025 State SC and Ford Wilder Ford Wilder 6'3" | SG Wilson Hall | 2026 State SC are just a few of the Barons to keep an eye on this coming season.
Burton can really run the floor and protect the paint at times. Daniel feels comfortable facing up to the rack and knockdown a jumper or two along the way. Humphries a very slender-sleek left-handed forward really likes to work his game at times from the perimeters or short corners. Matthews and Wilder will take care of the duties in the backcourt this season. Can the Barons make a deep run this season in SCISA Class 4A?