The Tight Ends position is not widely used in today’s offenses but there are some offenses that run packages with these guys and sometimes utilize them as H-backs and even line up out wide sometimes. This is a solid group of players wioth at least three of them with Division …
Read More »Impact Player: DB Dylan Locklear, Camden HS
The defensive back group in the MIdlands is strong for the class of 2023 and one of the best in the group is Camden’s Dylan Locklear. the 5-11, 176lbs senior was an integral part of the 11-3 State runner-up Bulldogs’ team in 2021, finishing with 36 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 …
Read More »Baxter’s Blitz: Midlands 2A
There are three teams to talk about in the Midlands 2A that could make noise deep in the playoffs and there is separation between those three. I feel that Saluda is a notch above Gray Collegiate and those two are separated by the rest by a good margin. The closest …
Read More »Midlands 5A Football Top Players
The Midlands Class 5A is loaded with talent and here is a breakdown of each position along with some accolades. CLASS 5A TOP PLAYER: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Dutch Fork My pick as one of the best football athletes in the state, period. He’s uncoverable by one guy and is a …
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 »2019 Mr. Football Contenders
Columbia (SC) The Mr. Football Award in South Carolina goes to the state’s most outstanding senior football player, given by the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association. I know it is just July but I wanted to throw out my top pics for this prestigious award. Luke Doty, Quarterback, Myrtle Beach …
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 …
Read More »FIVE THINGS TO WATCH IN 2018
FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR THE 2018 FOOTBALL SEASON 1. DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS Five of the top ten players in the state in the 2019 Class are defensive players, including No. 1 Zach Pickens (defensive end) from T.L. Hanna and Cam Smith (Cornerback) from Westwood. Defense has caught up to …
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