Week 4 Preview: York & Chester County
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Region play is two weeks away, and for most teams, they are trying to solidify their footing on both sides of the ball before things get rolling. There are some matchups of intrigue that will grab your attention including a…
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Continue ReadingRegion play is two weeks away, and for most teams, they are trying to solidify their footing on both sides of the ball before things get rolling. There are some matchups of intrigue that will grab your attention including a Top 5 matchup.
Rankings reflect the SC Media Statewide Poll, which is updated weekly.
Gaffney (1-2) at No. 2 4A Northwestern (4-0)
Gaffney’s record may stand at 1-2, but those two losses are to quality competition in South Pointe and Mallard Creek. Indians quarterback Grayson Loftis Grayson Loftis 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Gaffney | 2023 State SC gets things rolling on offense and Kaliber Hoey is a leader on defense.
They’ll face another stiff test against undefeated Northwestern, who will be looking for revenge from last year’s third round playoff loss at District 3 Stadium. The Trojans’ offense has put up video game numbers with Turbo Richard Turbo Richard 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Northwestern | 2024 State SC (pictured above), who ran for 211 yards on eleven carries last week in a 61-22 win over Nation Ford.
Chester (2-2) at No. 6 4A Catawba Ridge (4-0)
Chester took a tough loss to South Pointe, where they let the lead slip away in the second half. But the Cyclones still have Trooper Floyd and Reggie Heath, who will give Catawba Ridge a challenge. The question is, who will step up defensively to slow down a ground and pound offense from the Copperheads led by a strong front seven of Brody Teismale and Sheldon Crawford?
No. 1 4A South Pointe (4-0) at No. 4 4A South Florence (4-0)
This will be a game a lot of folks in the state will have their eye on. South Pointe’s Malachi Marshall did not play in last week’s 33-21 win over Chester for reasons unknown, but we’ll assume he’ll be back on Friday. Khyre Rawlinson Khyre Rawlinson 5'5" | 135 lbs | WR South Pointe | 2023 State SC is a home run threat on the outside at receiver and Zantawn Nelson and AJ Miller AJ Miller 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2023 State SC will help lead the Stallions defensively.
For South Florence, everything starts with quarterback LaNorris Sellers LaNorris Sellers 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB South Florence | 2023 State SC who has thrown for 600 yards and 9 touchdowns. He’s also a run threat with 316 yards and 5 touchdowns. Expect the Bruins to run it often with Sellers and Shikeem Shilow, who has run for 208 yards so far. Keep an eye defensively on Trokel Prew Trokel Prew 5'8" | 185 lbs | LB South Florence | 2023 State SC , who has 41 tackles on the year and Noah Moore, who has 30 tackles on the year.
No. 4 5A Dorman (3-0) at Clover (1-2)
This game last year was an upset win for the Blue Eagles down in the Upstate. Now, the Cavaliers make the trip up Highway 5 to what should be a raucous crowd for Clover on Friday night, especially after a come from behind win over York last week. Cooper Zohner is a tackling machine and was all over the ball on defense. There is a stable of backs in the backfield with Elijah Farmer and Demarco Evans.
For Dorman, they are led up front on the offensive line by North Carolina commit DJ Geth DJ Geth 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Dorman | 2023 State SC and South Carolina commit Markee Anderson Markee Anderson 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Dorman | 2023 State SC . Clover’s Omari Davis and the front seven of the Blue Eagles will have their work cut out for them against Demarius Foster Demarius Foster 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Dorman | 2023 State SC . Keep an eye on Johnathan Frazier and Dyquan Nesbitt on defense for the Cavs as well.
Fort Mill (0-3) at Lugoff Elgin (2-2)
Fort Mill was shut out in their loss to Indian Land last week and they’d like to find their footing before the rigors of region play – Friday may provide that opportunity. Isaiah Haynes and Jason Moran Jason Moran 5'8" | 150 lbs | WR Fort Mill | 2023 SC are two guys to watch on offense in their spread option attack while TJ Vanstocken and Stephen Ocampo are two guys to watch on defense.
Lugoff Elgin is building some momentum after starting the season 0-2 with wins over Darlington and Airport and they’ll look to keep it going.
Rock Hill (1-3) at York (2-1)
York was shut out in the second half in their loss to Clover, and they’ll need to regain some confidence with their run game led by Ayden Davis Ayden Davis 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB York | 2024 State SC and Javarus Gutherie. The Cougars could really use a downfield receiving threat to loosen up things and Gutherie could be that guy along with Akevy Mason. Keep an eye on Bryson Steele, Delontae Gutherie and Dalton Russell Dalton Russell 5'9" | 165 lbs | LB York | 2024 State SC defensively.
Rock Hill got on the winning side of things last week with a 46-25 win over Lower Richland. Matthew Wilson Matthew Wilson 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Rock Hill | 2024 State SC was a big reason why with his arm and his legs. He’ll be tested against an active front. Keep an eye on Brandon Watson in the running game.
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