Buying a new home is a big deal. For many homeowners, it's one of the most important decisions they ever make. When it comes to such a substantial choice, there are a lot of factors to consider, like:
Getting the answers to those questions can be hard but finding a trustworthy manufactured home company can be even more challenging. Sure, you could settle for a fly-by-night company or a shady mobile home dealer. But if you're like most folks, you want to work with a reliable company that has been in business for years. You need a team of professionals who can answer your questions, address your concerns, and sell you a quality home that will keep your family safe and sound.
Welcome to Ken-Co Homes Inc. - your premier choice for mobile home sales in Lakewood, SC. Ken-Co Homes has been Lake City's go-to manufactured home since 1974. With several locations in South Carolina, we're the first choice for manufactured homes in the state. As longtime locals in the community, we pride ourselves on honesty, hard work, and running a manufactured home business that you can count on.
There's no secret sauce that makes Ken-Co Homes successful. We work hard, sell the finest Clayton, Destiny, Scotbilt, Homes, and treat our customers like we would like to be treated. That's why, when you meet our team for your home tour, you'll be treated with respect and greeted with a warm smile. Whether you have questions regarding financing or the fit and finish of a floorplan, we'll maintain that same level of kindness, courtesy, and honesty. That way, you know for sure that you have invested in a top-notch manufactured home that your family will love.
Unlike other manufactured home dealers, we have a full selection of Clayton Homes for sale with attractive floor plans to fit your unique lifestyle. When you choose Ken-Co Homes, you're also choosing:
We offer our valued customers a $500 guarantee that we will meet or beat ANY competitor who has a lower price on one of our homes with the same options. Don't believe us? Contact our office today!
With decades of combined experience, our team has the tools and know-how to make your buying process smooth and stress-free.
Buying a home can be challenging, especially with travel logistics and other factors at play. Our team can help answer any questions you have about buying a home and transporting it to a park or piece of private land.
When you buy from Ken-Co Homes, you're investing in a high-quality product that your family will love for years to come. With more than a dozen home choices, you're sure to find a new home that matches your lifestyle.
We'll work with you one-on-one to ensure you get the home of your dreams. If you have questions or concerns once you move in, give us a call - we're here to help.
We offer detail-oriented, experienced set-up crews that make living life in your new home easy and efficient.
At Ken-Co Homes, we offer flexible financing options to help make buying your dream home a reality.
Whether you're looking for a smaller two-bedroom manufactured home or a large, luxurious four-bedroom manufactured home, our friendly consultants are ready to help you build the home of your dreams.
"Is there a difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home?" is one of the most common questions we get online and in person. Today, many people use mobile home and manufactured home interchangeably. That's understandable because both types of homes share similar features and benefits for homeowners. However, understanding the minor differences can be valuable when searching for a new place to call home.
Unlike site-built homes, manufactured homes are built in a factory. Once completed, they're shipped to a specific location where the homeowner will live. The term "manufactured home" refers to any factory-built home constructed after June 15, 1976. That date is when the HUD or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented guidelines centered around manufactured home construction.
HUD code requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a base frame with wheels with a minimum of 320 square feet.
Thanks to fast build times and lower material costs, manufactured homes for sale in Lakewood, SC is often more cost-effective for home buyers. Compared to traditional site-built homes, many manufactured homes can be up to 35% less than more traditional houses.
Any mobile homes built after June 15, 1976, are considered manufactured homes today, though many people use the term mobile home casually. In the past, these homes were used to travel and were more like the expensive RVs that people use today than true manufactured homes. Back then, mobile homes received a bad reputation due to poor build quality, but they've come a long way since that time. Today, mobile homes are safe, comfortable, and structurally sound, with many types of amenities and floor plans.
Manufactured homes are more popular in the U.S. than ever, and for good reason: prospective homeowners are looking for affordable, quality alternatives to traditional homes. That's especially true today, with inflation on the rise, necessitating more budget-friendly options for anyone who wants to put a roof over their heads.
If you're used to living in a traditional, site-built home, you may be wondering what the advantages are of buying a manufactured home. Here are just a few of the most common benefits of buying a manufactured home:
When you boil it down to the basics, buying a new home is all about the money. One of the most attractive reasons for buying a manufactured home is that they are often much less expensive than traditional site-built homes. Today, manufactured housing is considered a crucial part of the housing shortage solution and a viable option with inflation rising. According to statistics, the average square-foot cost of a site-built home is $107, while the average price is only $49 in a manufactured home. Whether you're sticking to a strict budget or your finances have changed due to poor economic conditions, going manufactured might be your best choice.
Owning a manufactured home gives the homeowner long-term living options. Because basic manufactured homes are usually very affordable, families with enough land can start with a small home and add additional units as their needs change. Manufactured homes are also great as starter homes, especially for families that plan on building a permanent structure on their land in the future. Though it could be logistically challenging, manufactured homes can also be moved to a different site if the initial one was on rented property.
Manufactured homes have received a bad rap over the last few decades. In reality, most manufactured homes are purpose-built for longevity with structural integrity. Every manufactured home built today is subject to the HUD code adopted in 1976. This code is the only federally-mandated code in existence. It was designed to ensure that manufactured homes meet strict standards regarding fire safety, structural design, energy efficiency, transportation to home sites, and overall construction. All manufactured homes sold in the U.S. have a permanent red seal to confirm they meet HUD standards.
When you buy a manufactured home, you may be able to move in faster than you would via traditional routes. Some manufactured homes are even move-in ready in less than 45 days. Compared to a traditional home, once a new manufactured home is built in the factory, buyers usually find that installation is a quick process. Once the manufactured home is delivered, utility work usually moves quickly, regardless of whether you're moving to a park or transporting your home to a piece of land. Before you know it, you're eating, sleeping, and enjoying life in your new manufactured home.
When asked about the pros and cons, many buyers cite energy efficiency as one of the most significant benefits of owning a manufactured home. In general, manufactured housing is more energy efficient than traditional because HUD mandates ensure that homes have high energy efficiency ratings.
These ratings are achieved through upgraded insulation installation, on-demand water heaters, and energy-efficient windows. These upgrades often make entire manufactured homes Energy Star certified. It's no surprise that manufactured homes are 27% more efficient than they used to be with other additions like energy-saving appliances in kitchens and bathrooms.
If you've ever lived in an apartment complex before, chances are you heard sounds and noises through your walls that you never wanted to hear. If you hate hearing your neighbors and despise thin walls, looking for mobile home sales in Lakewood, SC is a great idea. Why? Manufactured homes are typically built using separate modules, which reduces sound transference from room to room. When two or more modules are combined and insulated separately, buyers enjoy an even quieter, stronger home with less outside noise.
If there's one disappointing aspect of manufactured homes, the stigma seems to surround them. Yes, mobile homes from 30 or more years ago aren't exactly marvels of construction and deserve to be criticized. However, modern manufactured homes are cut from a different cloth and are often every bit as safe and luxurious as site-built homes.
Here are some of the most common (and annoying) mobile home myths debunked:
Modern manufactured homes are factory-built homes crafted with quality materials that meet comprehensive federal construction and safety standards. These standards, called the "HUD Code," outline how the homes must be built, including safety guidelines. For example, manufactured home builders must take strict measures to ensure their homes are resistant to wind. In terms of hurricanes and tornados, having such measures in place can prevent a tragedy from happening.
The bottom line is that manufactured homes are plenty safe and provide a quality product to people who want a lower-cost option over traditional housing.
One of the most repeated myths surrounding manufactured homes is that they are in poor shape and have an overall poor quality. Today, many manufactured homes are built with quality materials and care. It's not unusual to find a manufactured home with luxurious amenities and features lie state-of-the-art kitchens, high-end appliances, and chic open floor plans. At Ken-Co Homes, we can provide you with a complete list of available upgrades and amenities for you to enjoy in your new home.
Perhaps it's due to their popularity and lower prices, but we often hear that it's hard to find manufactured homes for sale. As seasoned home dealers, we can say this is categorically false. Whether you head over to Google and search for "mobile homes near me in Lakewood, SC," or simply head to Ken-Co Homes' website, you'll see plenty of homes to choose from. Contact our office today for a full list of our homes for sale!
When it comes to home prices in today's day and age, manufactured homes are among the most affordable options available.
That's because manufactured homes cost less to construct than site-built homes, with the average price costing $92K for new construction and $60K for a pre-owned manufactured home, according to recent data. The cost of a traditional home is much higher, with an average of $408K, according to Statista data from 2021. Even though manufactured home living costs change depending on the community, they're often much less expensive than their site-built cousins in the long run.
This myth parallels the stereotype that manufactured homes are cheap and poorly built. Unfortunately, many people still believe that living in a manufactured home community isn't safe. They think that the parks are run down and riddled with reprobates. In reality, many manufactured home parks mimic gated communities with 24-hour security and mandated quiet hours. Some manufactured home neighborhoods even offer community-wide amenities like spas and pools. If you're a fan of the gated community lifestyle but don't want to pay hundreds of thousands for a site-built home, a manufactured home community could be your best bet.
Are you giving serious thought to buying a manufactured home for sale in South Carolina? You're not alone - more than 365K people in the Palmetto State live in manufactured homes. At Ken-Co Homes Inc., we're not your average run-of-the-mill manufactured home dealer. We only do business with manufacturing partners committed to building top-quality products that our customers are proud to own.
If you're looking for modern amenities, energy-efficient appliances, unique floorplans, and homes constructed with quality materials, Ken-Co Homes is the company for you. Contact our office today to learn more about our beautiful Clayton homes for sale in Lakewood, SC.
New Haven, Conn. (2/2/23) Wilmington University was slated in first place in the 2023 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Softball Preseason Coaches Poll, announced on Wednesday by Commissioner Dan Mara. The Wildcats received 149 points and six first-place votes in the poll, as the voting was conducted by the league's 13 head coaches in the sport.Dominican University New York has been selected ninth in the rankings.Caldwell University was tabbed second with 140 points and a pair of fi...
New Haven, Conn. (2/2/23) Wilmington University was slated in first place in the 2023 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Softball Preseason Coaches Poll, announced on Wednesday by Commissioner Dan Mara. The Wildcats received 149 points and six first-place votes in the poll, as the voting was conducted by the league's 13 head coaches in the sport.
Dominican University New York has been selected ninth in the rankings.
Caldwell University was tabbed second with 140 points and a pair of first-place nods, and two-time defending champion Georgian Court University was third at 134 points and two first-place tallies as well. University of Bridgeport, which will be competing in its first season in the CACC in 2023, was fourth with 132 points and two first votes.
Wilmington finished 38-20 last season and was just one win shy of reaching the NCAA Division II Softball World Series, as the Wildcats fell in three games to Adelphi in the East Super Regional. Caldwell was 39-17 in 2022 and won a pair of games in the NCAA East Sub-Regional Tournament. GCU won the CACC regular season and tournament championships last spring and hosted a sub-regional in the NCAAs. UB represented its previous conference in the NCAA Tournament as well last season.
The 2023 CACC Softball season gets underway this weekend with Bloomfield College in action in a season-opening tournament in Spartanburg, S.C. The regular season will be a buildup to the CACC Softball Championship, which will feature a new format in 2023. The top eight-teams from the regular season standings will still qualify for the postseason, but first-round games -- featuring all eight qualifying schools -- will be held at the sites of the highest seeds on Saturday, April 29. The four winners will advance to the double-elimination portion of the championship from May 4-6, at Georgian Court in Lakewood, N.J.
2023 CACC SOFTBALL PRESEASON COACHES POLL 1. Wilmington University 149 (6) 2. Caldwell University 140 (2) 3. Georgian Court University 134 (2) 4. University of Bridgeport 132 (2) 5. Post University 94 6. Thomas Jefferson University 90 7. Bloomfield College 89 8. Holy Family University 88 (1) 9. Dominican University 78 10. Felician University 65 11. Goldey-Beacom College 48 12. Alliance University 35 13. Chestnut Hill College 28
() - First-Place Votes
The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement. Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world. Dominican also sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level. To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.
Date: Mar. 3-5, 2023 Location: Premier Sports Campus | Lakewood Ranch, FL Schedule: View the full schedule of games hereThe ECNL Girls are headed to the Sunshine State this weekend for ECNL Florida at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, FL. This weekend’s event will feature 77 teams from the U15-U1...
Date: Mar. 3-5, 2023 Location: Premier Sports Campus | Lakewood Ranch, FL Schedule: View the full schedule of games here
The ECNL Girls are headed to the Sunshine State this weekend for ECNL Florida at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, FL. This weekend’s event will feature 77 teams from the U15-U18/19 age groups.
Check out all the information below to learn everything you need to know about this event.
Schedule: Every team is guaranteed three games in three days, playing competition of similar levels outside of their league. Check out the revamped ECNL app for the complete schedule.
Full Team List: 41 clubs from nine different ECNL Girls conferences. See every team that will be competing at ECNL Florida here.
Unbeaten Run: Internationals SC have started conference play with an unbeaten record of 3-0-1 at the 04/05 level in the Ohio Valley. This weekend they will test themselves against three teams from Florida as they take on Orlando City, Florida Premier FC, and FC Prime as they hope to keep that good run going.
The Great Northwest: Pacific Northwest SC has started the year 4-2 at the 06 level in the Northwest Conference and finds themselves near the top end of the standings. This weekend they make the trip to Florida to take on Minnesota Thunder, Utah Royals FC-AZ, and Florida West.
Repping the Home State: At the 07 level in the Southeast Conference, Florida Premier is currently 6-2 and looking to keep the momentum going this weekend. They take on Heat FC, Pacific Northwest SC, and Internationals SC.
More Information: To view the address for the complex, parking, and more ECNL Florida information, click here.
ECNL GIRLS FLORIDA (SPRING) | |||
March 3-5, 2023 | TEAM LIST | |||
U15 | U16 | U17 | U18/U19 |
Albion Hurricanes FC | Arizona Arsenal | Arizona Arsenal | FC Alliance |
Carolina Elite Soccer Academy | Carolina Elite Soccer Academy | Carolina Elite Soccer Academy | FC Prime |
Charlotte Independence | Charlotte Independence | FC Prime | Florida Premier |
FC Alliance | FC Prime | Florida Elite Soccer Academy | Florida West |
FC Delco | Florida Elite Soccer Academy | Florida Premier | Internationals SC |
FC Prime | Florida Krush | Florida West | Midwest United |
Florida Elite Soccer Academy | Florida Premier | GSA | Orlando City Youth Soccer |
Florida Krush | Florida West | Heat FC | Sting Dallas Royal |
Florida Premier | GSA | Indiana Fire | |
Florida West | Heat FC | Internationals SC | |
FSA FC | Internationals SC | Midwest United | |
GSA | Jacksonville FC | Minnesota Thunder Academy | |
Indiana Fire | Midwest United | NC Couarage | |
Internationals SC | Minnesota Thunder Academy | Orlando City Youth Soccer | |
Jacksonville FC | Pacific Northwest SC | Pacific Northwest SC | |
Kings Hammer | Pipeline SC | Pipeline SC | |
Liverpool FC Michigan | Utah Royals FC AZ | Utah Royals FC AZ | |
Midwest United | WNY Flash | WNY Flash | |
Minnesota Thunder Academy | |||
NC Courage | |||
NC Fusion | |||
Orlando City Youth Soccer | |||
PDA Blue | |||
PDA White | |||
Pipeline SC | |||
Scorpions Soccer | |||
South Carolina United | |||
Tampa Bay United | |||
Tennessee Soccer Club | |||
Virginia Development Academy | |||
Washington Premier | |||
WNY Flash | |||
World Class FC |
The road to the 2023 U.S. Open begins this April when the USGA starts to hold more than 100 local qualifying tournaments for the right to compete for this year’s national championship. The 123rd U.S. Open will be held at the North course at Los Angeles Country Club, June 15-18. This is the first time the major will be played on the George Thomas layout at the historic club, although not the first time the USGA has held an event there. Previously, LACC has hosted 1930 U.S. Women’s Amateur, the 1954 U.S. Junior and the 2017 Walker ...
The road to the 2023 U.S. Open begins this April when the USGA starts to hold more than 100 local qualifying tournaments for the right to compete for this year’s national championship. The 123rd U.S. Open will be held at the North course at Los Angeles Country Club, June 15-18. This is the first time the major will be played on the George Thomas layout at the historic club, although not the first time the USGA has held an event there. Previously, LACC has hosted 1930 U.S. Women’s Amateur, the 1954 U.S. Junior and the 2017 Walker Cup.
For 10 straight years, the USGA had received more than 9,000 entries. To be eligible, a player must have a Handicap Index of 1.4 or lower, or be a professional. The USGA is accepting online entries through April 12.
Thus far only 53 golfers have earned exemptions all the way to LACC, including defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick. The number of fully exempt players will increase with the inclusion of the top-60 point leaders and ties from the World Ranking, as of May 22 and June 5. The winner of the Masters and PGA Championship, and any multiple winners of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship also will earn exemptions. A new exemption category this year is a spot in the U.S. Open field for the college golfer who wins the NCAA individual championship in June. Here is a link to all the exempt categories.
The remaining spots in the field will be filled by golfers who play their way into the championship via local and final qualifying.
There are 109 courses hosting 18-hole local qualifiers that will be contested in 44 states and Canada from April 17 to May 22. Those who advance then tee it up in one of 13 36-hole final qualifiers, 10 in the U.S., one in England, one in Canada and one in Japan. Nine of the 10 conducted in the U.S. sites will be played on Monday, June 5, with one additionally American qualifier being played Monday, May 22.
Just two golfers—Ken Venturi (1964) and Orville Moody (1969) have won the U.S. Open after qualifying through local and sectional play. Gene Littler (1961), Boros (1963), Jerry Pate (1976), Steve Jones (1996), Michael Campbell (2005) and Lucas Glover (2009) won after advancing through final qualifying.
Monday, April 17 (1)The Clubs of Kingwood (Deerwood Course), Kingwood, Texas
Wednesday, April 19 (1)Charlotte (N.C.) C.C.
Monday, April 24 (10)La Purisima G.C., Lompoc, Calif.Del Rio C.C., Modesto, Calif.Shorehaven G.C., Norwalk, Conn.Coral Ridge C.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Rocky Bayou C.C., Niceville, Fla.Marietta C.C., Kennesaw, Ga.Cantigny G.C. (Woodside/Lakeside Courses), Wheaton, Ill.The Territory G. & C.C., Duncan, Okla.Fox Den C.C., Knoxville, Tenn.Parkersburg C.C., Vienna, W.Va.
Tuesday, April 25 (4)The Hawthorns G.& C.C., Fishers, Ind.New Mexico State University G.C., Las Cruces, N.M.Old Fort G.C., Murfreesboro, Tenn.Loomis Trail Golf Course, Blaine, Wash.
Wednesday, April 26 (3)The Dunes at Maui Lani G.C., Kahului, HawaiiCasaBlanca G.C., Mesquite, Nev.River Landing G.C. (River Course), Wallace, N.C.
Thursday, April 27 (3)The Cape Club of Palm City, Palm City, Fla.C.C. of York, York, Pa.Columbia C.C. (Ridgewood/Tall Pines Courses), Blythewood, S.C.
Sunday, April 30 (1)Tamahka Trails G.C., Marksville, La.
Monday, May 1 (16)Tucson (Ariz.) C.C.Indian Ridge C.C. (Grove Course), Palm Desert, Calif.The Fountaingrove Club, Santa Rosa, Calif.Cherry Hill Club, Ridgeway, Ontario, CanadaWellington National G.C., West Palm Beach, Fla.Eagle’s Landing C.C., Stockbridge, Ga.South Bend (Ind.) C.C.Glen Oaks C.C., West Des Moines, IowaMuskegon (Mich.) C.C.TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minn.Oakwood C.C., Kansas City, Mo.Medford Village C.C., Medford, N.J.Colonial Springs G.C., East Farmingdale, N.Y.Scioto Reserve C.C., Powell, OhioThe C.C. of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D.Wine Valley G.C., Walla Walla, Wash.
Tuesday, May 2 (9)Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C., Maricopa, Ariz.Andalusia C.C., La Quinta, Calif.Crystalaire C.C., Llano, Calif.The Club at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton, Calif.Collindale G.C., Fort Collins, Colo.Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, N.J.Cold Spring C.C., Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.UNM Championship G.C., Albuquerque, N.M.Bishops Bay C.C., Middleton, Wis.
Wednesday, May 3 (7)The Preserve G.C., Carmel, Calif.Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, Calif.Lakewood Ranch (Fla.) G. & C.C. (King’s Dunes Course)Lebaron Hills C.C., Lakeville, Mass.Plum Hollow C.C., Southfield, Mich.Westfield C.C. (North Course), Westfield Center, OhioOdessa (Texas) C.C. (Old Course)
Thursday, May 4 (5)Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Silver Lakes (Backbreaker/Heartbreaker Courses), Glencoe, Ala.The Grand G.C., San Diego, Calif.Lexington C.C., Fort Myers, Fla.The Club at P.B. Dye, Ijamsville, Md.The University of Texas G.C., Austin, Texas
Monday, May 8 (9)Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.Kensington G. & C.C., Naples, Fla.Marsh Creek G.C., St. Augustine, Fla.Illini C.C., Springfield, Ill.Somerby G.C., Byron, Minn.The Links at Greystone, Walworth, N.Y.Pinewild C.C. (Magnolia Course), Pinehurst, N.C.Highland Meadows G.C., Sylvania, OhioSecession G.C., Beaufort, S.C.
Clash of the Eras: The clubs from our first Hot List 20 years ago face off against today’s equipment
Tuesday, May 9 (7)Ironwood C.C. (South Course), Palm Desert, Calif.The Broadlands Golf Course, Broomfield, Colo.The Club at Eaglebrooke, Lakeland, Fla.Stonewall Orchard G.C., Grayslake, Ill.Orchards G.C., South Hadley, Mass.Missoula (Mont.) C.C.Squaw Creek Golf Course, Willow Park, Texas
Wednesday, May 10 (6)Mark Bostick Golf Course at University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.Indian River Club, Vero Beach, Fla.Wichita (Kan.) C.C.Omaha (Neb.) C.C.Talking Stick G.C. (O’odham Course), Scottsdale, Ariz.Riverton (Wyo.) C.C.
Thursday, May 11 (4)Walnut Creek Golf Preserve, Westminster, Colo.Hillendale C.C., Phoenix, Md.Paramount C.C., New City, N.Y.Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa.
Monday, May 15 (16)Phoenix (Ariz.) C.C.TPC Stonebrae C.C., Hayward, Calif.Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles, Calif.Shingle Creek G.C., Orlando, Fla.Hoakalei C.C., Ewa Beach, HawaiiFalcon Crest G.C., Kuna, IdahoGateway National G.L., Madison, Ill.Somersett G.& C.C., Reno, Nev.White Beeches G. & C.C., Haworth, N.J.The C.C. of Troy (N.Y.)Coldstream C.C., Cincinnati, OhioOswego Lake C.C., Lake Oswego, Ore.Huntsville G.C., Dallas, Pa.The Club at Nevillewood, Presto, Pa.Rockwall (Texas) Golf & Athletic ClubThe Club at Sonterra (North Course), San Antonio, TexasOakridge C.C., Farmington, Utah
Tuesday, May 16 (4)Hot Springs C.C. (Arlington Course), Hot Springs, Ark.The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, Ky.Kirkbrae C.C., Lincoln, R.I.Keswick Hall (Full Cry Course), Keswick, Va.
Monday, May 22 (1)Palmer (Alaska) Golf Course
*one Florida site is TBD
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Tuesday, May 16Europe - Walton Heath Golf Club (New and Old Courses), Surrey, England
Monday, May 22Asia – Ibaraki Golf Club (West Course), Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Monday, June 5Canada – Lambton Golf & Country Club, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Monday, May 22Bent Tree Country Club & Northwood Club, Dallas, Texas
Monday, June 5Hillcrest Country Club, Los Angeles, Calif.Pine Tree Golf Club, Boynton Beach, Fla.Hawks Ridge Golf Club, Ball Ground, Ga.Woodmont Country Club (North Course), Rockville, Md.Canoe Brook Country Club (North & South Courses), Summit, N.J.Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham, N.C.Brookside Golf & Country Club & The Lakes Golf & Country Club, Columbus, OhioSpringfield (Ohio) Country ClubTacoma Country & Golf Club, Lakewood, Wash.
The third letter of intent comes from three-star cornerbackBrandon Cisseof Sumter (S.C.) Lakewood.Here is a full bio on Cisse. If not a member, subscribe here!• Senior: It doesn't include his playoff game, but Cisse unofficially had 33 catches for 606 yards and five touchdowns; four carri...
The third letter of intent comes from three-star cornerback
of Sumter (S.C.) Lakewood.
Here is a full bio on Cisse.
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• Senior: It doesn't include his playoff game, but Cisse unofficially had 33 catches for 606 yards and five touchdowns; four carries for 29 yards; 2-of-2 passing for 48 yards. He also had 20 tackles (15 solo), one interception, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery for a touchdown and five passes broken up.
• Junior: He caught 22 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns; 33 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble; he made 8 of 9 extra points.
• Rivals.com: Three stars, No. 7 overall player in South Carolina and No. 87 cornerback in the country.
• 247Sports: Three stars, No. 724 overall player nationally, No. 8 overall player in South Carolina and No. 69 cornerback in the country.
• ESPN: Three stars, No. 29 overall player in South Carolina and No. 129 cornerback in the country.
Sumter (S.C.) Lakewood senior Brandon Cisse made his presence felt on all three units this fall.
Cisse proved to be a big-play wide receiver and a threat to go the distance in the return game. Opponents also steered clear of throwing his way when he played cornerback. He helped Lakewood High go 5-6 this season, and a berth in the playoffs. Lakewood coach Larry Cornelius said it was easy to add more responsibilities on Cisse’s plate because of his quality football IQ.
“On the offensive side, he only needed a few reps,” Cornelius said. “When you have an athlete like Brandon, it’s hard to create stuff for him on the offensive side, but our offensive coordinator did a really good job of finding ways to get him the ball.”
Cornelius praised Cisse for his consistency throughout the season.
“He had so many highlights this year,” Cornelius said. “He had so many good games. It would do him an injustice to say ‘This was his best game.’”
Cisse only had one missed tackle the whole season on defense. He unofficially had 20 tackles (15 solo) and an interception this season.
“When you look at his stats, he didn’t have many stats because no one would throw the ball his way,” Cornelius said. “He would get frustrated, but at the same time, Brandon knows that not many quarterbacks or offensive coordinators will try to pick on him.”
Cisse’s ball skills as a wide receiver will serve him well at cornerback at NC State. Cornelius has been saying for years he could have been a Division I wide receiver. He also thinks Cisse could handle punt return or kick return duties if needed.
“I could see them trying him at punt returner or kick return,” Cornelius said. “I think being a punt returner is such an innate thing, like being a running back.
“Brandon is so good at reading the ball and understanding spacing, and whether he needs to fair catch it or not. If he gets a little space, he’s so explosive.”
Cisse was a track and field standout for Lakewood High last spring, but he will enroll early at NC State this month. NCSU cornerbacks coach Brian Mitchell has been active every step of the way in recruiting Cisse.
Getting stronger will be the next step in his development.
“That will be the next progression," Cisse said. "Whether it is getting stronger, packing on muscle or working on quick twitch, wherever. Once he gets that, wow. Brandon's ceiling is pretty high."
— Jacey Zembal
• Cisse was selected to the North-South all-star game in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
• Lakewood coach Larry Cornelius said Cisse was named all-region at defensive back and on special teams. He expects him to make the all-area squad and be a contender for special teams player of the year.
Cisse was offered by NC State on June 4, and then returned with his parents for an unofficial visit June 7. He quickly committed June 14.
Akron, Appalachian State, Army, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Marshall, Miami (Ohio), Middle Tennessee State, Navy, Old Dominion and South Florida, also offered.
NC State cornerbacks coach Brian Mitchell.
“NC State was one of my top schools and one of my dream schools. The rest is history.” — Brandon Cisse
There is opportunity to make a move on the depth chart at cornerback, and he could also be a factor on special teams.
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The drama club began last spring at Lakewood High School. Now, it's trying to expand its productions by hosting a shoe drive to raise money.SUMTER, S.C. — Lakewood High School is hosting a shoe drive to raise money for its drama club."I wake up on Mondays and I’m, like, so excited. I am not a Monday person, but I wake up every day 'cuz I’m like ‘Ahh, I get to go to drama club today," 11th grader Jayla Peel smiled. &quo...
The drama club began last spring at Lakewood High School. Now, it's trying to expand its productions by hosting a shoe drive to raise money.
SUMTER, S.C. — Lakewood High School is hosting a shoe drive to raise money for its drama club.
"I wake up on Mondays and I’m, like, so excited. I am not a Monday person, but I wake up every day 'cuz I’m like ‘Ahh, I get to go to drama club today," 11th grader Jayla Peel smiled. "It’s like the highlight of my week. I go home and just talk about drama club to my mom."
The club is new at Lakewood after special education teacher Michelle Gilroy started it last spring.
"I love it. I absolutely love it," Gilroy shared. "My daughter’s really big into theater over at Sumter High and I saw how much it helped her, and so I wanted to do the same thing here at Lakewood."
She isn't the only one.
Students like Alyxis McKinley have also been enjoying it.
"I had been talking a lot for so long about how badly I wanted one here," McKinley shared.
Now, the club is hosting a fundraiser as it tries to expand.
"We are completely self funded so we have to do fundraises for everything that we’re going to need," Gilroy explained.
Students, teachers and community members are being asked to contribute to the shoe drive. The club is trying to collect 100 bags of shoes to donate to third world countries. In exchange, the club will get money from Funds2Orgs to help put on future productions.
"With the fundraising we get access to costumes and props and sets and more shows and its so cool to see the different things we can do," Peel explained.
"Even the licensing and the scripts cost a lot," McKinley added.
Students like Erin Baker tell me the club has helped students come out of their shells since it started.
"I think it’s just kind of like a fun little outlet to be able to express yourself and to work on bettering yourself in some ways," Baker shared.
"Drama club has helped me a lot and a lot of people that I know a lot," actor Ray Watts added. "And it’s helped us with our confidence and our anxiety and stuff like that."
With help from the shoe drive, they hope the club can expand even further.
If you have shoes to donate, you can bring them to Lakewood High School’s office any weekday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.