VARISTY SOCCER
Manning High School
Manning can bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 7-2 margin over the Calhoun County Saints. Manning’s offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last nine games.
Manning’s victory bumped their record up to 3-16. As for Calhoun County, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-10.
Manning and Calhoun County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Monarchs see the pitch they’ll take on Edisto at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th. As for Calhoun County, their break will end when they face Thomas Sumter Academy at 6:00 p.m. on the 29th.
VARSITY BASEBALL
East Clarendon High School
East Clarendon picked up another tournament win on Thursday. They blew past the Catholic Crusaders 9-3. Considering the Wolverines have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday’s blowout was nothing new.
East Clarendon got a great performance from Cooper Goff as he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Goff has been consistent: he hasn’t given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Dawson Beard was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That’s the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Barnes McConnell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
The win made it two in a row for East Clarendon and bumps their season record up to 15-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
East Clarendon will be taking part in a tournament against Lewisville at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Walsingham Academy at 4:30 p.m.
VARSITY LACROSSE
Laurence manning academy
LMA finished the regular season at 11 -6; The Swampcats played Hammond to a 3-2 lead at the end of the first Quarter, but lapsed in the final 3 minutes of the 2nd quarter and entered the half down 7-3. After the break the Swampcats offense came out fired up and scored the first 3 goals of the 3rd quarter closing the gap to 7-6. The 4th quarter saw the Swampcats make a number of turnovers in the offensive half of the field and Hammond exploited the transition and fastbreak opportunities pulling away with multiple goals. The offense was led by Coleman Elmore with 4 goals and 1 assist while Mason Hodge had 2 goals and Maverick Shepker had 1 assist. Jackson Timmons was 13 of 22 on Face Offs and Phoenix Tisdale had 17 saves in goal.
