Week 7 Games To Watch: Midlands Area
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It’s just the second Friday in October but we can already start talking about region titles. Camden and Lower Richland can secure the top spots in their respective regions with victories this week. There are several other games with region…
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Continue ReadingIt’s just the second Friday in October but we can already start talking about region titles. Camden and Lower Richland can secure the top spots in their respective regions with victories this week. There are several other games with region implications as well.
There are also a couple of games that will be a showcase for highly ranked players. Here is a list of six of the top games in the Midlands area.
Camden (5-2, 2-0) at Marlboro County (1-3, 0-2)
Camden has a chance to earn the No. 1 spot in Region -3A with a win. The Bulldogs have had to overcome the loss of quarterback Cauthen Best Cauthen Best 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Camden | 2022 State SC to a season-ending injury. They have turned to sophomore Grayson White Grayson White 6'0" | 240 lbs | QB Camden | 2024 State SC and senior Katrez Bracey behind center. White, sophomore Cortez Lane Cortez Lane 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Cardinal Newman | 2024 State SC and junior Davonte McCray each have over 200 yards rushing with a combined 12 TDs. Senior Anthony Lyles Anthony Lyles 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Camden | 2022 State SC is the top wide receiver with 28 receptions for 331 yards. Xzavier McLeod Xzavier McLeod 6'5" | 320 lbs | DL Camden | 2023 State SC , Tevin Eley Tevin Eley 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Camden | 2022 State SC , DeAmonte Halley and Jonathan Chavis Jonathan Chavis 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Camden | 2022 State SC lead a talented defense. Marlboro County has struggled offensively and are averaging just 17 points a game in region.
Dutch Fork (5-0, 1-0) at Chapin (4-1, 0-0)
This game will have several players that will play on the next level. Dutch Fork has a trio of offensive players that get the most attention. Senior Davin Patterson has thrown for 965 yards and 13 TDs and running back Jarvis Green Jarvis Green 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Dutch Fork | 2023 State SC is averaging 10.7 yards a carry in rushing for 633 yards this year. Antonio Williams Antonio Williams 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Dutch Fork | 2022 State SC has added 26 receptions for 620 yards and seven TDs. Nick Sowell Nick Sowell 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Dutch Fork | 2022 State SC is the second-leading receiver with 15 catches for 196 yards and four TDs. Defensively, CJ Wicker CJ Wicker 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Dutch Fork | 2022 State SC has 47 tackles and eight tackles for loss. Landon Danley has 31 tackles and two interceptions. Chapin can answer with a very strong trio on offense as well. Sophomore Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Osceola | 2023 FL has thrown for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns. Receiver Zavier Short Zavier Short 6'2" | 200 lbs | WR Chapin | 2022 State SC and running back Bennett Galloway Bennett Galloway 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Chapin | 2022 State SC have each scored on the ground, receiving and special teams. Defensive end Max Drag Max Drag 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Chapin | 2023 State SC will lead the Chapin defensive charge.
Fairfield Central (4-2, 1-1) at Chester (3-3, 1-1)
This will be a battle for likely the No. 2 spot in Region 4-3A. Senior Stephon Gadsden Stephon Gadsden 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Fairfield Central | 2022 State SC leads Fairfield Central with 355 rushing and six touchdowns to go along with 633 passing yards and five scores. CJ Sampson, Josh Green and Stephano Watkins lead the defense. Chester leans on the running and passing of Zan Dunham Zan Dunham 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Chester | 2022 State SC . He has accounted for 451 yards through the air and 485 yards on the ground. Malik McCullough has added 454 yards rushing. Sophomore linebacker Antonio Hopkins leads the team with 60 tackles.
Lower Richland (5-1, 2-0) at Mid-Carolina (1-2, 0-1)
Lower Richland can secure the No. 1 seed in Region 4-3A with a win. Robert Adams has thrown for 765 yards and seven touchdowns. Lamarion Pearson is the leading rusher with 572 and five TDs, but Jeremy Barney has scored 10 touchdowns with 437 yards on the ground. Nate Branch Nate Branch 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Lower Richland | 2023 State SC is the leading receiver with 15 catches for 365 yards and five scores. Jefferson Watson and Ronnie Lee lead a defense that has allowed seven points or less in four games this season.
Spring Valley (4-1, 1-0) at Ridge View (2-3, 0-1)
Spring Valley has only allowed more than 10 points in a game once this season with two shutouts. Linebackers Mondell Hutto Mondell Hutto 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Spring Valley | 2022 State SC , Jameer Toney and David Wilson David Wilson 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Spring Valley | 2023 State SC , safety Devin Martin, and defensive lineman Ky Tayo Ky Tayo 6'0" | 280 lbs | DL Spring Valley | 2022 State SC lead the strong defensive effort. Ridge View has a high-powered offense but has lost three in a row. Andre Washington Andre Washington 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Ridge View | 2022 State SC has thrown for 994 yards and 10 touchdowns. Zion Agnew Zion Agnew 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR Ridge View | 2023 State SC leads the team with five touchdown catches.
White Knoll (0-1, 1-5) at Lexington (5-1, 1-0)
Lexington has won five in a row with three of the wins coming by a combined 6 points. Tyler Walker and Keshawn Gladden have filled in nicely at running back while sophomore Taiden Mines Taiden Mines 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Lexington | 2024 State SC has played well at quarterback. Blake Smith, Reese Waites, and Hagin Whetstone lead the Wildcats on defense. Jaquez Frederick is the top running back for White Knoll. Landon Sharpe and Austin Cunningham have split time at quarterback. Nate Thomas is the top receiver. Chase Rivers and Marcus Domenech are the top defenders for the Timberwolves defense.