Class 2A Lower State First Round Preview

Chris Dearing November 4, 2021 @ 03:48 PM

Silver Bluff and Marion are undefeated and have to be considered front-runners in Class 2A Lower State playoffs. But upstart Philip Simmons and Timberland could also make deep playoff runs. Here is a breakdown of the Class 2A Lower State playoffs. 2A Lower State No. 1 Silver Bluff (8-0) has a bye No. 4 Central (3-6) at No. 2 Lee Central (4-2) Lee Central has not allowed over 19 points a game and won three in a row by a 112-27 margin.DE Jaquan Powell leads the way on defense while RB Kenneth Alberts is the top offensive threat. Central won its final two games of the season to break a five-game losing streak. No. 5 Latta (1-8) at No. 1 Cheraw (6-3) Cheraw has a 1-2 punch of RB Zay Brown and [player_tooltip player_id="91221" first="Damarion" last="McCaskill"]. Latta comes in on a five-game losing streak. They are averaging just over 12 points per game. RB Jamar Jones is the biggest threat on offense. No. 3 Pelion (4-5) at No. 2 Timberland (8-1) This one has the potential to turn into a high-scoring affair. Timberland comes in averaging 28 points a game but can turn to QB Kylen Brown, RB [player_tooltip player_id="91142" first="Omari" last="Jenkins"] and WR Jazquez Prioleau for big plays. Timberland only allows nine points a game. Pelion turns to QB Peyton Whitten and WR [player_tooltip player_id="91222" first="Jacob" last="Osmanski"] to score in bunches. LB Michael Fields leads the defense. No. 4 Barnwell (6-4) at No. 1 Marion (8-0) This is another intriguing first round contest. Marion QB Gabriel Cusack leads the team in passing and rushing DL DraQuan Pearson leads the defense. Barnwell was ranked in the Top 10 until losing three games in a two to close the regular season. RB Mario Jones and [player_tooltip player_id="31310" first="Tyler" last="Smith"] are both over 1,000 yards rushing. DB [player_tooltip player_id="124455" first="Clay" last="Pender"] is a name to remember. No. 3 Woodland (4-4) at No. 3 Andrews (3-5) A pair of evenly matched teams. Woodland is led by OL [player_tooltip player_id="139286" first="Kam" last="Pringle"] and DL Kendrick Clark Jr. They have two of three to close the regular season. Andrews has lost three in a row and five of six to close the season. No. 4 Mullins (2-4) at No. 1 Philip Simmons (9-1) Philip Simmons is hosting its first playoff game in program history in its fourth season of playing varsity football. QB Tripp Williams, RB Sharod Williams and WR Tristian Skipper lead the high-powered offense. Mullins top playmaker is WR [player_tooltip player_id="89321" first="Nizail" last="Robinson"]. No. 4 Lake Marion (5-4) at No. 2 Wade Hampton (8-1) Wade Hampton is led by RB Jamian Risher, who has gained over 1,000 yards on the season. WR [player_tooltip player_id="104593" first="Deverious" last="Abercrombie"] is a threat. Wade Hampton has allowed seven points total over its final seven games. Lake Marion rebounded from a three-game losing streak to win its final two games