Class 2A Lower State First Round Preview
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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…
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Continue ReadingSilver 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 Damarion McCaskill Damarion McCaskill 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Cheraw | 2022 State SC . 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 Omari Jenkins Omari Jenkins 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Timberland | 2023 State SC and WR Jazquez Prioleau for big plays. Timberland only allows nine points a game. Pelion turns to QB Peyton Whitten and WR Jacob Osmanski Jacob Osmanski 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Pelion | 2022 State SC 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 Tyler Smith Tyler Smith 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Gaffney | 2022 State SC are both over 1,000 yards rushing. DB Clay Pender Clay Pender 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Barnwell | 2023 SC 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 Kam Pringle Kam Pringle 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Woodland | 2024 State SC 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 Nizail Robinson Nizail Robinson 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Mullins | 2022 State SC .
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 Deverious Abercrombie Deverious Abercrombie 6'4" | 170 lbs | WR Wade Hampton | 2022 State SC 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