Week 1 Preview: Pee Dee and Lowcountry
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Out of the chaos came a pair of games that could lead to some electric highlights.
On top of two previously scheduled games, two more help lead our list of to games for the Pee Dee/Grand Strand and Lowcountry this week. Maybe no game in the state will draw as much attention as one of the late additions.
Myrtle Beach’s trip to Dillon on Friday will feature one of Class 4A’s best squads heading to one of Class 3As. Seahawks quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="59494" first="Ryan" last="Burger"], receivers [player_tooltip player_id="59464" first="Adam" last="Randall"] and <strong>Jon Simmons</strong>, tailback <strong>Malachi Washington</strong> and defensive standouts [player_tooltip player_id="146360" first="Cam" last="Ward"], <strong>Tyron Miles</strong>, <strong>Frank Goings</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="153241" first="Tre" last="Phillips"]</strong> are leading the charge.
Dillon will counter with tailback [player_tooltip player_id="59479" first="Nemo" last="Squire"] and quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="153266" first="Jack" last="Grider"] - both of whom are beneficiaries of a massive offensive line. The Wildcats took a hit with last week’s announcement that back-up and highly effective running back [player_tooltip player_id="91211" first="Nigel" last="George"] is out for the year. However, there is plenty of luster left in this Friday Night Lights matchup.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<strong>Cheraw at West Florence -</strong> West Florence went from a team of unknowns to one that instantly looks like it could dwarf last year’s offensive potential. In a 42-point outburst at Lexington to open the season, the Knights got 262 total yards and a pair of touchdowns from new starting quarterback <strong>Orlando Hudson</strong>, 58 rushing yards and four touchdowns from tailback [player_tooltip player_id="91198" first="Terry" last="McKithen"] and five different receivers caught a pass. Now roll that energy into the fact that West Florence will be opening up its brand, spanking new on-campus stadium, and fireworks could continue.
<strong>Loris at North Myrtle Beach -</strong> Loris has already been a part of one defensive slugfest - last week’s 10-0 loss at Class 5A squad St. James. [player_tooltip player_id="153226" first="Omarion" last="Bland"], <strong>Cameron Faircloth</strong>, <strong>Randall Bellamy</strong> and the rest of this Lions defense will be even more tested against North Myrtle Beach. The Chiefs are led by quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="91207" first="Cameron" last="Freeman"] and [player_tooltip player_id="89308" first="Chandler" last="McCall"]. Add in a couple influential first-year starters, and the Chiefs will be looking to keep up last year’s success.
<strong>Westside at Summerville -</strong> In a semi-rare cross-state match-up this season, Westside and quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="91173" first="Peter" last="Zamora"] and this potentially high-flying offense will get another game under its belt. The Rams were held to 20 points in a season-opening loss to Belton-Honea Path last week, but with Zamora, tailback [player_tooltip player_id="139310" first="Dee" last="Robertson"] and a slew of receivers, the points will likely start to increase.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
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