Class A Upper State Second Round Preview
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Several outstanding performances highlighted the first round, a No. 4 seed went on the road and notched an upset, and the favorite for the Upper State title notched yet another shutout. Here’s a look at what’s in store for the…
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Continue ReadingSeveral outstanding performances highlighted the first round, a No. 4 seed went on the road and notched an upset, and the favorite for the Upper State title notched yet another shutout. Here’s a look at what’s in store for the second round in Class A.
No. 2 C.A. Johnson (6-3) at No. 1 Southside Christian (9-0)
The Green Hornets blanked Wagener-Salley 32-0 in a first-round win. C.A. Johnson has been led by Isom Harris Isom Harris 5'10" | 215 lbs | QB C.A. Johnson | 2022 State SC and Dawan Rice, who have combined for more than 1,500 yards of offense.
Southside Christian recorded its sixth shutout in nine games this year, blasting Williston-Elko 38-0. Ja’Corey Martin Ja’Corey Martin 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Southside Christian | 2023 State SC has run the offense to perfection for the Sabres, and the defense has allowed just 28 points all season.
No. 3 McBee (3-5) at No. 1 Calhoun County (6-4)
The Panthers ran their option attack to a T last week, blasting Ware Shoals 62-14 in the first round. Backs James Goodie, Evan Sullivan and Evan Talbert rushed for two touchdowns each, as did QB Trevor Trull.
The Saints were an early entry into the second round, as first-round opponent Military Magnet elected to end their season early. Calhoun County will rely on brothers Russell Brunson, a North All-Star, and Justen Brunson.
No. 4 Great Falls (7-3) at No. 2 Ridge Spring-Monetta (8-2)
Great Falls went on the road in the first round, upsetting No. 2 seed Dixie and winning its first playoff game in eight seasons. The Red Devils leaned on Foxx Moore, who rushed for a pair of touchdowns and threw a two-point conversion pass in the win.
Ridge Spring-Monetta, meanwhile, rolled through their first round matchup, blasting Whitmire 48-0. Dantrell Weaver was the catalyst for the Trojans’ offense, rushing for 219 yards on just 11 carries.
No. 3 McCormick (4-4) at No. 1 Lamar (7-3)
McCormick rolls into Lamar after a 54-24 win over Denmark-Olar in the first round. The story for the Chiefs was A’Chean Durant A’Chean Durant 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB McCormick | 2023 State SC . He racked up 330 yards and 6 touchdowns in the dominant win.
Lamar survived against Blackville-Hilda, scoring a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to win 30-18. The Foxes were led by Patrick Anderson, who rushed for 163 yards and a pair of touchdowns, scoring one and adding a critical two-point conversion in the pivotal fourth quarter.