Tyler Christman struck out 16 while Travis Witherspoon and Qunetrell Nelson each homered as Sumter defeated Lake City 17-0 in eight innings to win the best-of-five series 3-1.

Friday was an eventful day for the Bengals’ three most recent second-round draft picks. This year’s second-round pick, wide receiver Jerome Simpson, agreed to contract terms and is expected to sign Sunday, when players report to camp at Georgetown College.

More action-packed local racing will occur at Dillon Motor Speedway this Saturday when there is sure to be a mad dash to the finish between drivers from the Palmetto Auto Auction Chargers, Missy’s Four-Cylinders, NAPA Street Stocks, and Late Models ... You never know who could make a surprise visit to Dillon Motor Speedway. For information, call 843-774-1888 or visit http://www.dillonmotorspeedway.com.

More than 4,500 fans flocked to the Florence Civic Center Friday night to witness something that seemed unfathomable nine months ago. Once a team in total disarray, the Florence Phantoms faced Wyoming with not only an American Indoor Football Association title on the line —- but a shot at history as well.