Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl: South Game Notes
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A hot start from the quarterback, a receiver who made waves, a defense that forced four turnovers and a kicker who came through in the clutch all equated to a 20-17 South victory in Saturday’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. The…
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Continue ReadingA hot start from the quarterback, a receiver who made waves, a defense that forced four turnovers and a kicker who came through in the clutch all equated to a 20-17 South victory in Saturday’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl.
The game, played at Myrtle Beach’s Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, was the final prep contest for the state’s seniors, many of whom are already committed to various colleges are will do so in the coming weeks.
DEFENSE
Demetrius Watson Demetrius Watson 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC , Fort Dorchester – In addition to his 5.5 tackles, including two for loss, Watson had what amounted to the game-winning sack on North’s final possession of the afternoon.
Tevin Eley Tevin Eley 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Camden | 2022 State SC , Camden – The Bulldogs’ senior led all players from both teams with 7.5 total tackles (five solo, five assists). He also picked up a backward pass that ended up on the ground to set up South’s game-winning points with under 2 minutes to go.
Tyree Prunes, C.E. Murray – The defensive back picked off a pair of Trent Pearman Trent Pearman 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Daniel | 2022 State SC passes in the game, both in the third quarter. The first led to a field goal that at the time extended South’s lead to 17-3.
Kwantre Harry, Lee Central – Harry had the first South interception of the game when he picked off Will Mattison Will Mattison 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Northwestern | 2022 State SC in the second quarter. Moments later, South’s offense turned it into its second touchdown.
OFFENSE
Ryan Burger Ryan Burger 6'3" | 175 lbs | QB Myrtle Beach | 2022 State SC , Myrtle Beach – The Seahawk quarterback announced his presence with authority, throwing for two first-half touchdowns. He was sacked four times in the second half, so his production slowed, but he still ended up with 159 yards on 16-of-21 passing.
Carlton Terry Carlton Terry 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Conway | 2022 State SC , Conway – The one-year receiver finished his high school career with a game-high 96 receiving yards on nine receptions. He put the first points of the game on the board with his 23-yard touchdown grab from Burger in the opening quarter.
Adam Randall Adam Randall 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Myrtle Beach | 2022 State SC , Myrtle Beach – Randall was double-covered most of the game. However, he still managed to catch three passes for 53 yards and a second-quarter touchdown.
Drew Stevens Drew Stevens 6'1" | 175 lbs | K North Augusta | 2022 State SC , North Augusta – The Iowa commit put an exclamation point on his prep career by kicking two field goals, including the game winner with 1:54 left to play in the game. He also drilled both of his PATs.