Four Non-Region Lowcountry Games We’re Already Geeked About
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If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that football schedules should be written in pencil. However, with many of the rough drafts for the 2022 season getting distributed, we can’t help but get excited about some early…
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Continue ReadingIf the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that football schedules should be written in pencil.
However, with many of the rough drafts for the 2022 season getting distributed, we can’t help but get excited about some early non-region contests in the Palmetto State. Here are five that are loaded with talent and some intriguing match-ups.
Carolina Forest-Summerville (Aug. 26)
Summerville’s defense appears stacked, with the rising senior defensive backs Keith Elmore Keith Elmore 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Summerville | 2023 State SC and Michael, lineman De’Andre Jones De’Andre Jones 6'1" | 245 lbs | DL Fort Dorchester | 2023 State SC and linebacker Steve Simpkins Steve Simpkins 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Summerville | 2023 State SC leading the way. They’ll be going toe-to-toe with Carolina Forest second-year quarterback Scott Saylor Scott Saylor 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Carolina Forest | 2023 State SC and tailbacks Kalil Johnson Kalil Johnson 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Carolina Forest | 2024 State SC and Zion Gilbert Zion Gilbert 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB South Florence | 2025 State SC , not to mention offensive linemen Rashaun Owens and Manning Hitt Manning Hitt 6'1" | 250 lbs | LB Carolina Forest | 2023 State SC .
Hilton Head-Beaufort (Sept. 2)
After spending the most-recent years as region foes, this one goes into the early part of the season following Beaufort’s drop to Class 3A. But believe us when we say the trenches will be loaded in this game. The presence of guys like Eamon Smalls Eamon Smalls 6'3" | 300 lbs | DL Beaufort | 2023 TX , Chris Marable Chris Marable 6'4" | 280 lbs | DL Hilton Head | 2023 State SC and Braylen Kitty Braylen Kitty 6'4" | 240 lbs | TE Hilton Head | 2024 State SC (pictured) will equate to some big dudes donning college gear on the sidelines for this one. Book it.
Conway-Ashley Ridge (Sept. 2)
The pair of Class 5A playoff squads from last fall are each looking to improve their standing in their respective regions, and this early game could shed light on if either of them are ready. Conway quarterback Devin Grainger Devin Grainger 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Conway | 2024 State SC , running back Rodney Huggins and receivers Cameron Alston and Aiden Brantley will see heavy resistance from Ashley Ridge defensive standouts Alex Ledford Alex Ledford 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Ashley Ridge | 2023 State SC , Christian Garland Christian Garland 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Ashley Ridge | 2023 State SC and TJ Wilson TJ Wilson 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Ashley Ridge | 2023 State SC .
First Baptist-James Island (Sept. 2)
The relatively rare match-up between a SCISA program and from the SCSHL Class 4A ranks should actually be a nice test for both, as First Baptist senior lineman Roy Maybank Roy Maybank 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL First Baptist | 2023 State SC and rising junior tailback Davian Brown Davian Brown 5'7" | 190 lbs | RB Fort Dorchester | 2024 State SC are legit talents regardless of level. And as long as Braxton Scott Braxton Scott 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB James Island Charter | 2024 State SC is calling the plays for James Island, there will be a chance for some fireworks early and often in this one.