Week 10 Charleston Area Game Balls
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The regular season has come to a close and those fortunate enough to earn a spot in the SC state playoffs are gearing up for an extended run in the postseason. In putting the regular season officially to bed, we…
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Continue ReadingThe regular season has come to a close and those fortunate enough to earn a spot in the SC state playoffs are gearing up for an extended run in the postseason.
In putting the regular season officially to bed, we take a look at some of the top performers in the Charleston area in week 10.
Philip Simmons secured a second-place finish in region 8-AAA with their second consecutive shutout to close the regular season. 2025 defensive lineman Devontay McNeil led the charge defensively with 12 tackles, including six tackles for loss.
On the offensive side, 2025 quarterback Tavien Orellana Tavien Orellana 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Philip Simmons | 2025 State SC threw for 258 yards and four touchdowns, 2024 receiver Que Green was on the receiving end of six passes for 158 yards and three scores.
Fort Dorchester claimed the region 7-AAAAA title for the fourth straight season, whipping 7th-ranked Summerville, 38-16. The Patriots have one of the state’s top quarterbacks in Zolten Osborne Zolten Osborne 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Fort Dorchester | 2023 State SC but used a punishing run game and two defensive scores to secure the win.
Davian Brown Davian Brown 5'7" | 190 lbs | RB Fort Dorchester | 2024 State SC (2024) led the rushing attack with 138 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown. Backfield mate Zion Reynolds (2023) added 118 yards rushing and two touchdowns, also on 15 carries.
James Island won its first region championship since 1995, closing out the regular season with a 33-7 win over Lucy Beckham to finish at 9-1. Senior quarterback Liam Nixon, who began the season as the backup but took over in week three when starter Braxton Scott Braxton Scott 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB James Island Charter | 2024 State SC was injured, completed 11-of-18 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Nixon has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns while not throwing an interception this season.
2024 athlete Amontrae Scott (pictured) has been a key performer for James Island all season. Last Friday he gathered 87 yards rusghing with a touchdown and added 27 receiving yards.
Goose Creek 2024 receiver Davion Malloy Davion Malloy 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Goose Creek | 2024 State SC had nine receptions for 96yards and three touchdowns in his team’s win over city rival Stratford.
Ashley Ridge 2024 quarterback Xavier Proctor-Floyd threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns as the Swamp Foxes closed out a 7-3 regular season with a win over Stall.
In the 8-man ranks, Holly Hill Academy 2023 running back Tyler Wright rushed for 202 yards and four touchdowns to lead the two-time defending state champions to a 9-0 regular season,