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Between the junior varsity and varsity brackets, the field has expanded to 40 teams for this year’s edition, and that has added an extra day to the schedule.

The long-running softball tournament will begin Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and last all the way through Saturday. There were will three varsity games each on Wednesday and Thursday held at South Florence High School before switching to Freedom Florence for games Friday and Saturday.

Friday will see a few junior varsity games at SFHS as well, but the majority of that tournament will be also be played at Freedom Florence.

The varsity championship game is set for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on Field Five.

“This is as big as it’s ever been,” tournament organizer and South Florence coach Bobby Jones said. “We just seem to get more and more teams each year, so we’re going to have to maybe expand it a little more next year.”

The varsity tournament consists of two brackets, Gold and Blue, with 14 teams each competing in pool play with the top pool winners from each side facing off for the title Saturday.

Pool play games will be timed for an hour and a half and the completion of the inning both teams are in when the time expires. Seedings for the teams will be determined by a combination of records in pool play, runs allowed, runs scored or possibly a coin flip.

The field is another strong one that includes perennial contenders Hartsville, defending SCISA 2A state champion Pee Dee Academy, Aynor and the defending tournament champ, Dillon.

“If this doesn’t get you prepared (for the regular season), nothing will,” Jones said. “You’re going to play some of the best teams in the state, and if you want to play them, this is the place to be this weekend.”

For Jones, the tournament presents an opportunity for him to tinker with his lineup and possibly even solidify some spots both there and in the field, he said.

“We’ve got to try to make sure we’ve got the right nine in the right places,” he said. “That’s what we’re still looking at – a couple different options at different positions. Hopefully that will work its way out this weekend.

“That’s what I like about the tournament. I never play somebody I schedule during the year that I’ve played before – I always play different teams. And that’s a lot of fun. You get to see what they do and compare it to what you do.”

Cheraw will face Trinity Collegiate in the opening game Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. with the Braves facing the host Bruins right afterward at 7 p.m. The Titans and Bruins will then face off at 8:30 p.m.

Friday will see West Florence and Pee Dee Academy match up at 5:30 p.m. followed by Darlington and Pee Dee at 7 p.m. and finally the Knights and Falcons will meet at 8:30 p.m.

Varsity games begin at 5 p.m. on Friday at Freedom Florence lasting through 8:30 p.m. start times. Saturday will feature games starting at 9 a.m. and lasting through the final matchups slated to be played at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10.

A look at the schedule for the South Carolina High League’s Upper State and Lower State championship games and the S.C. Independent Schools Association title games.

The winners of the SCHSL Upper State and Lower State championships advance to next week’s state finals — March 2-4 — at USC Aiken.

Games at Bob Jones University in Greenville; winners advance to state championship games

Friday

Class 2A Girls: Gray Collegiate 46, Keenan 38

Class 2A Boys: Gray Collegiate 72, Keenan 66

Class 4A Girls: North Augusta 58, Wade Hampton 50

Class 4A Boys: Lancaster 58, Greenville 50

Saturday

Class A Girls: Denmark-Olar 52, St. Joseph’s 38

Class A Boys: Christ Church 55, Great Falls 27

Class 3A Girls: Wren 43, Southside 32

Class 3A Boys: Wren 63, Travelers Rest 41

Monday

Class 5A Girls: Mauldin vs. Spring Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Class 5A Boys: Lexington vs. Dorman, 7:30 p.m.

Games at Florence Center in Florence; winners advance to state championship games

Friday

Class 2A Girls: Bishop England 39, Andrew Jackson 38

Class 2A Boys: Oceanside 75, Andrew Jackson 38

Class 4A Girls: Westwood 52, AC Flora 37

Class 4A Boys: Irmo 54, Hartsville 38

Saturday

Class A Girls: Military Magnet 60, Lake View 46

Class A Boys: Scott’s Branch 64, Estill 56

Class 3A Girls: Camden 50, Lower Richland 24

Class 3A Boys: Crestwood 66, Orangeburg-Wilkinson 62

Monday

Class 5A Girls: Sumter vs. Stratford, 5:30 p.m.

Class 5A Boys: Conway vs. Goose Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Florence: Tickets are on sale at the box office or online through Ticketmaster. Tickets sold at the box office will be $12. The box office does not accept cash, only debit or major credit cards will be accepted. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster are $12 plus the additional Ticketmaster fees.

The box office will open at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Monday, the box office will open at 12:00 pm. Any classification ticket can be purchased at the box office on these days. Tickets purchased will be for that classification only. After each classification, the gym will be cleared, and a new ticket will have to be purchased. There is no re-entry.

Greenville: Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through schools on https://gofan.co/ . Tickets purchased will be for that classification only. After each classification, the gym will be cleared, and a new ticket will have to be purchased. There is no re-entry.

All of the Upper and Lower State championship games will be streamed on www.nfhsnetwork.com for a fee of $11.99 which is good for a month subscription.

The Camden-Lower Richland girls game will be carried on KOOL 102.7 FM and be streamed on https://onlineradiobox.com/us/wpubfm/?cs=us.wpubfm&played=1

All games at the Sumter Civic Center

Friday

Class 3A Girls: Hilton Head Christian 67, Shannon Forest 38

Class 3A Boys: Hilton Head Prep 39, Hilton Head Christian 21

Saturday

Class A Girls: Cambridge Academy 41, Laurens 34

Class A Boys: Faith Christian 54, Richard Winn 40

Class 2A Girls: Cathedral 68, Beaufort Academy 33

Class 2A Boys: St. John’s 55, Cathedral Academy 52

Class 4A Girls: Heathwood Hall 79, Northwood 49

Class 4A Boys: Augusta Christian 47, Cardinal Newman 44

This story was originally published February 24, 2023, 12:17 PM.

Cam Scott made school history and Lexington used a big fourth quarter to advance in the Class 5A playoffs on Wednesday.

Scott had a game-high 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and became the school’s all-time leading scorer in the Wildcats’ 64-56 win over TL Hanna. Lexington advances to the Upper State championship and will face Dorman at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Bob Jones University.

Scott set the record after he was fouled as time expired at the end of the first half. He hit all three free throws and passed former two-sport standout Shaq Roland’s mark of 1,772 as the school’s all-time scorer.

Scott, a junior, has 1,786 points with one and possibly two games left this season.

“He was Mr. Everything and being one of the best athletes to come through Lexington,” Scott said of Roland. “Him being at the top and me climbing that mountain and reaching over him is special.

“Knowing the history that’s come through Lexington and the impact I have applied here in the amount of time since I have been here, it is just amazing to be here and be surrounded by these fans.”

Scott’s three free throws gave the Wildcats a 28-27 lead at halftime. But the second half was back and forth with the teams tied at 43 going into the fourth quarter.

Lexington scored the first six points of the fourth before the TLH answered back to cut it within 51-49. The Wildcats got a big three-point play from Kmadi Maxwell, who had to sit out last game because he was ejected in a first-round playoff game, to make it 54-49. Maxwell scored seven of his nine points in the second half.

Maxwell came up with another big play later in the quarter, stealing the ball and feeding Scott for a layup to make it 60-52 and put the Wildcats into the final four for the first time since 2019.

“We didn’t do everything perfect tonight, but we did a lot of things well. That is an incredibly physical and talented TL Hanna team,” Lexington coach Elliott Pope said. “They earned the right to be here. We were just fortunate enough to come out on top today.”

Kaleb Evans scored 17 points and Jaxon Prunty added 11, all in the first half for the Wildcats.

Now, the attention turns to Dorman in a much-anticipated matchup. Lexington was preseason No. 1 and Dorman was No. 2 to start the season.

Dorman is coached by former Lexington standout Thomas Ryan.

“It’s the game of the year right here,” Scott said.

The Gators were held to a season low in points as they lost in the Class 5A Lower State playoffs.

Conway advances to its second Lower State championship in four seasons.

Lauren Crosland’s had the go-ahead steal and basket with 48 seconds left to give the Vikings a come-from-behind win and earn a spot in the Class 5A Upper State championship.

Spring Valley plays Mauldin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Bob Jones University.

Spring Valley trailed by 17 at halftime and was down 57-47 with 2:28 left but outscored the Cavaliers 14-2 the rest of the way.

The score was tied at 58 before Crosland’s steal and basket.

Crosland finished with 15 points. Zie’l Ratchford led SV with 17 and JaiDah Liebert scored 15.

The Wildcats’ bid for an Upper State championship appearance came up just short on the road at Mauldin.

Trinity Jones scored 25 points to lead the Mavs and had the go-ahead basket to put Mauldin up 44-43 late in the fourth quarter. Lexington had a chance to tie it but missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Trai White scored 14 points and Ellis Graham had 12 as the War Eagles earned a spot in the Class 2A Upper State final.

Gray will play region rival Keenan at 2 p.m. on Friday at Bob Jones University. It will be the third meeting between the two teams with each winning on each other’s home floor.

Avantae Parker added 10 for GC.

The loss ends Eau Claire’s surprising postseason run. The Shamrocks finished fourth in Region 4-2A but knocked off Strom Thurmond and Greer Middle College to make the third round for the first time in more than a decade.

Chrisean Oree scored 18 points and Jaylen Golston had 14 as the Raiders advanced to the Upper State championship.

The Raiders outscored Columbia, 17-5, in the second quarter to take control of the game and defeat the Caps for the third time this season.

Deshawn Smith and Zay Buckley each scored 12 to lead the Caps.

The loss ends Columbia’s postseason run. The Capitals knocked off Silver Bluff and region champion Landrum to make it to the third round.

SCHSL

Wednesday

Class 5A Boys

Lexington 64, TL Hanna 56

TLH: Martin 12, Tolly 4, Patterson 10, Edwards 21, Hogan 2, Williams 7. L: Kaleb Evans 17, Figueroa 5, Bell 2, Cam Scott 21, Jacob Prunty 11, Maxwell 9

Conway 49, River Bluff 20

Class 2A Boys

Gray Collegiate 74, Eau Claire 45

GC: Trai White 14, Ellis Graham 12, Avantae Parker 10

Keenan 50, Columbia 41

C: Dashawn Smith 12, Butler 2, Aymir Caldwell 11, Zay Buckley 12, Swinson 4. K: Sumpter 7, King 3, Chrisean Oree 18, Anderson 16, McCullough 4, Jaylen Golston 14.

Class 5A Girls

Mauldin 46, Lexington 43

Spring Valley 61, Dorman 59

D: Nakiyah Kelly 17, White 8, West 7, Cothran 5, Ferguson 8, Wallace 4, Cathcart 9, Jones 1. SV: Zie’l Ratchford 17, Lauren Crosland 15, Johnson 3, JaiDah Liebert 15, Imari Humphrey 10, Entzminger 1.

Friday

Class 2A Girls

Keenan vs. Gray Collegiate at Bob Jones University, noon

Class 2A Boys

Keenan vs. Gray Collegiate at Bob Jones University, 2 p.m.

Class 4A Girls

Westwood vs. AC Flora at Florence Center, 5:30 p.m.

Class 4A Boys

Irmo vs. Hartsville at Florence Center, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

Class 3A Girls

Camden vs. Lower Richland at Florence Center, 5:30 p.m.

Monday

Class 5A Girls

Spring Valley vs. Mauldin at Bob Jones University, 5:30 p.m.

Class 5A Boys

Lexington vs. Dorman at Bob Jones University, 7:30 p.m.

SCISA

Thursday

Class 4A Boys

Cardinal Newman vs. First Baptist at Sumter Civic Center, 5 p.m.

Hammond vs. Augusta Christian at Sumter Civic Center, 8 p.m.

Class 4A Girls

Heathwood Hall vs. First Baptist at Sumter Civic Center, 6:30 p.m.

Class A Boys

WW King vs. Faith Christian at Hammond, 5 p.m.

Richard Winn vs. Charleston Collegiate at Hammond, 8 p.m.

This story was originally published February 22, 2023, 10:25 PM.

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – A female wrestling movement is under way at Hartsville High, where the Red Foxes are one of the SCHSL’s two girls’ teams that can field enough athletes for a dual meet (the other team is Lancaster).

Although there are not enough girls’ teams to have a duals state championship, they can compete in this weekend’s traditional finals at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. It will mark the first time the SCHSL has sanctioned a girls’ state wrestling finals. In the past, it was coordinated by the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association.

Also there at the same time, the traditional boys’ state finals will be held.

SCHSL female athletes have wrestled for Hartsville on the boys’ team for years, but this is the program’s first all-girl team. And just as it was with the duals state finals, a team crown can be won in the traditional format.

“We had an interest meeting at the beginning of the school year, and we had 16 or 17 girls come out,” said Michael Lynch, coach of the Hartsville boys’ and girls’ teams. “Eleven girls came out, and we’ve had the same 11 all year. None of them quit.”

Lynch then talked about the growth of the girls’ state traditional tournament.

“There are over 200 kids registered for this event,” he said. “Last year, it was 70. Hopefully, soon, we can have enough female wrestlers on enough female teams so we can also have a girls’ state dual championship.

In last year’s SCWCA state meet, the Red Foxes’ Zaira Brizuela won state as an eighth-grader at 123 pounds. It was her first year in the sport.

“I definitely did not expect to win,” Brizuela said. “I surprised myself and everyone else. I pinned each wrestler I faced in last year’s state finals. I won my championship match with a pin in the third period.”

“(Brizuela) has been practicing really hard,” Lynch said. “She’s got a really good chance this weekend.”

Hartsville’s Kelly Pendergrass (170) is another contender. She has wrestled since the second grade and was previously on the Hartsville boys’ team.

“This is fun because most wrestlers on our team are first-year wrestlers,” Pendergrass said.

Pendergrass’ experience, meanwhile, makes her another coach near the mat while cheering on teammates.

“I see myself as a leader because I want to make my teammates better,” she said.

Riley Flowers, at 106, said she also enjoys the camaraderie and competition this sport brings.

“You always have somebody to cheer you on,” Flowers said. “Once you win, it’s very exciting. It’s like you accomplished something.”

And then, there is Aaron Anderson, who wrestled at Fort Dorchester last season. She has been competing in this sport since the seventh grade.

“Us doing this is a sign that girls can do it,” Anderson said. “Once we get out there and hopefully win, I think other girls will be encouraged by that. There’s a fear factor, especially when you’ve never done something like this before. But to see us go out there and do it, it shows there is a community there and that we want more girls in the sport.”

One who has succeeded at this before is Red Fox assistant coach Aimee Jo Howle, who won two girls’ state titles at 106. She competed on the Red Fox boys’ duals team for six or seven years.

“This takes a lot of work and a lot of will power,” Adams said. “You have to give it your all because that’s what it takes. Give it your all because it’s only six minutes.

“You’ve had tougher six minutes in your life.”

In the boys’ traditional state meet, defending champoins Andre McFadden-Pressley (Lake City) and Jackson Chavis (Hartsville) will attempt to win another crown.

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) - In the Pee Dee, some Hartsville parents have more questions than answers after a longstanding daycare announced its closing.

The owner of A Kidz Place II sent out letters to parents and staff announcing it will close its doors within the next three months.

WMBF News spoke to one parent while trying to get answers about the sudden closure.

From tons of emotions came tons of questions for some of the parents as finding new childcare now becomes a new priority.

“I am shell shocked is the best way to describe it, still trying to wrap my head around it,” said concerned parent, Emily Sanderlin. “Because even my child has a hard time understanding.”

For the last 21 years, A Kidz Place II, off 4th Street, has cared for many children and taught them lessons before sending them off to primary school.

Sanderlin reflected on the growth of her son being enrolled at the center.

“He has really come out of his shell, they have been amazing, I trust them,” she said. “He loves them, he looks forward to going, and there are days and times where he has been sad that he got pulled away to go because you know they were closing or whatever was going on. He has become really attached to these people, as have I and other parents.”

Just days ago, parents received letters from the childcare center’s owner stating the center will be closing permanently on April 1.

“I mean my question is, OK are you closing April 1st, is the groundbreaking then, or is there some leeway there to perhaps maybe give us till the end of May so that way the parents have a little more time to like make the necessary arrangements,” said Sanderlin. “Because not everybody can reach out to grandma or aunt or whoever and ask for help because people do have to work to pay bills.”

The letter also stated the building will be torn down to build a wastewater pond.

After WMBF News contacted the developer, Segars Development, with those questions from parents, we’re told plans are still in the pre-development stage and when plans are finalized, it will be something new for the city of Hartsville.

The Sanderlin family is now one of the dozens of families who are scrambling to find other solutions.

“In a perfect world I’d not want to see it closed but if progress is going to move on, which is a good thing, do not get me wrong,” said Sanderlin. “I just think it’s a great disservice because this is also one of the few places that do take the vouchers and the parents are able to work and provide for their children and this is a reasonably priced place to leave your child.”

The developers stated before any plans are finalized they will have to be submitted to both the city and state for approval.

Stay with WMBF News for updates.

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