York County Jamborees To Watch
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The 2022 high school football season unofficially kicks off this Friday night, August 12 with three jamborees happening in York County on the same night. It’s a dress rehearsal before things get going for most teams on August 26 while…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 high school football season unofficially kicks off this Friday night, August 12 with three jamborees happening in York County on the same night. It’s a dress rehearsal before things get going for most teams on August 26 while also getting a chance to look at some of the talent that you probably haven’t heard of yet. Kickoff times are provided in parenthesis.
WRHI Football City USA Kickoff
Where: District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill
Tickets: Purchase online here.
South Pointe vs. Olympic (Charlotte, N.C.) (5:30pm) – QB Malachi Marshall is the assumed starter while Caleb Sims will anchor things in the backfield. Chris Dixon Chris Dixon 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2024 State SC and A.J. Miller returns on the defensive line and Demari Kendrick looks to emerge as a leader at wide receiver.
Northwestern vs. Dutch Fork (7pm) – We can assume that Greer Hopkins will get the nod at quarterback for the Trojans. Turbo Richard Turbo Richard 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Northwestern | 2024 State SC will provide a nice safety blanket in the run game and Elijah Caldwell Elijah Caldwell 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR Northwestern | 2023 State SC will be a top target in this scrimmage and beyond. Aliam Appler Aliam Appler 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Dutch Fork | 2023 State SC and Jarvis Green Jarvis Green 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Dutch Fork | 2023 State SC are two of the leaders to watch for the Silver Foxes.
Rock Hill vs. Byrnes (8:30pm) – Matthew Wilson Matthew Wilson 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Rock Hill | 2024 State SC returns at QB for the Bearcats and he’ll have two targets to go to in Jamond Carothers and Damaryion Pichardo. Byrnes’s Miquel Dingle Miquel Dingle 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Byrnes | 2023 State SC is tough and physical at linebacker and is committed to play at Texas Tech University.
Gus Allen Memorial Jamboree
Where: Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill
Tickets: Purchase online here.
Catawba Ridge vs. Cuthbertson (7:30pm) – Nate Thomas will have a full season at quarterback and it will be interesting to watch his development before the season kicks off next week against Fort Mill. Tyler Jones Tyler Jones 5'11" | 225 lbs | RB Catawba Ridge | 2023 State SC will accompany him in the backfield and on defense, linebacker Brody Teismale makes his return to action after missing the 2021 campaign.
Nation Ford vs. Porter Ridge (8:30pm) – Carson Black Carson Black 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Nation Ford | 2023 State SC is one of the top 2023 quarterbacks in the state and is committed to the University of Memphis. We expect Jeremiah Hailstock to be in the rotation to be the starting running back.
Bill Pate White Rose Kickoff Classic
Where: York Comprehensive High School in York
Tickets: Purchase online here.
Laurens vs. Fort Mill (6pm) – How will the new offense for Fort Mill look? Isaiah Haynes will be at quarterback accompanied by Jason Moran at wide receiver and the Piercy brothers. Laurens will have Gemire Darden Gemire Darden 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Laurens | 2023 State SC , who will play both ways for the Raiders while James Rawl will handle things at quarterback and Davidson College commit Cayson Elledge will be Rawl’s main target.
Providence vs. Blythewood (7pm) – For Blythewood, the biggest thing to watch will be who begins to emerge as the starting QB as it’s a battle between Harrison Collins and David Herden. Whoever takes the reins should have a decent offensive line.
Clover vs. Providence Day (8pm) –
Joe Boyd
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6'2" | 195 lbs | QB
Clover | 2023
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returns at quarterback as he can sling it all over the yard. Look for Hunter Jaime to be his primary target. Cooper Zoehner and Omari Davis will anchor what should be a strong front seven for the Blue Eagles.
Clinton vs. York (9pm) – This should be a fun game to wrap up the night. For York, Ayden Davis Ayden Davis 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB York | 2024 State SC will play at quarterback and possibly defensive back, at least a little bit. Expect to see Javarus Gutherie playing at running back and some on defense. Clinton will bring their physical running game to York County on Friday night with Jishun Copeland and Bryson James, which should provide a good test for the front seven for the Cougars.