Eli McGee, RB, lugoff-Elgin 104 yards rushing Jy tolen, QB, Gilbert – passed for 358 yards and four TDs and rushed for one TD Dre Cook, RB, Gilbert – rushed for 102 yds and 2 TDs Ty Walker, RB, Gilbert – rushed for 143 yds and 2 TDs KZ Adams, …
Read More »Midlands Top 30 Offensive Players
RANK PLAYER POS SCHOOL YEAR 1 JALIN HYATT WR DUTCH FORK 2020 2 TYSHAWN WANNAMAKER OL CALHOUN COUNTY 2020 3 OD DOLLISON WR GRAY COLLEGIATE 2020 4 JOSHUA BURRELL WR BLTYEWOOD 2021 5 BRADEN WALKER RB RIVER BLUFF 2020 6 PARKER CLEMENTS OL LUGOFF-ELGIN 2020 7 TY OLENCHUK QB DUTCH …
Read More »Midlands 4A Football Top Players
The Midlands Class 4A is loaded with talent and here is a breakdown of each position along with some accolades. CLASS 4A TOP PLAYER: Christian Horn, Westwood Highly under rated wide receiver, ranked 3rd among WRs in the Midlands and committed to App State. 6-1, 170 CLASS 4A TOP POSITION: …
Read More »Midlands Area 5A Football Predictions
The Midlands 5A teams are in two regions – 4 and 5. Region 4 looks to be a wide-open race. Sumter returns a wealth of talent and are expected to be strong on the offensive side of the football this season. Coach Mark Barnes’ power football style may see a …
Read More »High School Football is Under Attack
High school football, as we have known it for so long, is under attack. A study following the 2018 football season by the National Federation of High School Sports showed a significant decrease in participation. The number of 11-player football participants was down 6.5 percent from its peak in 2009.
Read More »2021 Two-sport star turning heads as defensive back
Piedmont (SC) The Class of 2021 is loaded with talent around the state and Wren High School has their share of rising stars. Shyhiem Scottland (6-2, 185) is on the radar of in state schools for his prowess on the football field and he definitely has a college future in …
Read More »Midlands Preseason Top 30 Player Rankings
Columbia (SC) Let the debates begin. Here is my preseason player rankings, Top 30, for the Midlands area for the Class of 2020. Keep in mind, these rankings are NOT based on recruiting or offers. They are based on these young men’s value as a high school football player. RANK …
Read More »2021 Athlete One to Watch
Batesburg (SC) running back Marvin Gantt is a player to watch for the Class of 2021. The rising junior, who plays both sides of the ball for the Panthers, started at defensive back as a sophomore while rotating in at the running back position on offense. On defense, Gantt had …
Read More »Sumter WR Impresses in the off-season
Sumter (SC) wide receiver Tylee Craft (6-4, 175) did not take the competition by storm last season in a predominately power run offense, but the rising senior was able to collect 16 receptions for 305 yards and 5 touchdowns. He had an incredible camp season and was offered and committed …
Read More »FIVE ON THE RISE
FIVE ON THE RISE Five players in their first year of varsity starting at their position that we expect to develop into IMPACT players. A couple of these guys got Varsity snaps last year but were not starters. JACKSON MUSCHAMP, QB, HAMMOND (6-0, 170), Class of 2020 – Muschamp is …
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