Catawba River Region Players & Games To Watch In Week 3
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Week 3 in the Catawba River Region presents a rivalry showdown, two teams that desperately need a win and a game that will be full of athletes all over the field on the south side of Rock Hill. Chester (3-0)…
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Continue ReadingWeek 3 in the Catawba River Region presents a rivalry showdown, two teams that desperately need a win and a game that will be full of athletes all over the field on the south side of Rock Hill.
Chester (3-0) at South Pointe (2-1)
This game has been circled on the calendar for many when the 2023 schedules started coming out during the offseason. Chester is coming off a 24-0 win of Fairfield Central last Friday night, and they did it with an impressive defensive performance led by Reggie Heath Reggie Heath 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Chester | 2024 State SC and DJ Stevenson – the duo each recorded one interception last week. Terry Radford Terry Radford 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Chester | 2026 State SC on the defensive line will look to cause problems in the trenches.
Keep an eye out for Elijah Coleman Elijah Coleman 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Clover | 2024 State SC (pictured above), who ran hard in between the tackles last week against the Griffins. Kyan Kennedy Kyan Kennedy 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Chester | 2024 State SC is a favorite target for Cyclones QB Trooper Floyd Trooper Floyd 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Chester | 2025 State SC who ignited Victor Floyd’s offense in the second half.
South Pointe returns to District 3 South Stadium after a close 27-21 to Gaffney at The Reservation. Look for the Stallions to give it to Aidan Turner Aidan Turner 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB South Pointe | 2025 NC , who scored two touchdowns, including a 41-yard scamper. Mason Pickett-Hicks scored on a hook and lateral play to keep them within striking distance late. Chris Dixon Chris Dixon 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2024 State SC and Fred Reese in the secondary will be guys to watch on the Stallions defensively.
York (2-0) at Clover (0-2)
It’s a rivalry showdown in northwestern York County on Friday.
The Cougars have gotten off to a solid start with wins over Union County and Nation Ford. And a lot of that has to do with the play of Triston Barnett, who is quickly turning into a dual threat as he ran for over 100+ yards last week against the Yellow Jackets. Debo Hall Debo Hall 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC will be the leader on defense to look out for as he can come up in run support and drill the ball carrier or he plays center field well to where he can read and react to pass plays in the air.
Keep an eye out for Najib Yunsah on the defensive line along with Javarus Gutherie, who scored a touchdown last week and can burn you with his speed.
Clover’s 2023 season has gotten off to a rocky start with losses to Northwestern and Hillcrest. But they’ll have a chance to right the ship against their rivals separated by eight miles. Isaac Allen had four catches for 45 yards last week and is the leading receiver for the Blue Eagles currently. Look for coach Perry Woolbright’s squad to run the ball with Landon Stone Landon Stone 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Clover | 2025 State SC early and often. He has run for 245 yards in the first two weeks. Keep an eye on Brody Rowan Brody Rowan 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL Clover | 2025 State SC and Noah Falls, who each registered 3 solo tackles last week.
Lamar (1-2) at Andrew Jackson (0-2)
Both teams need a win and have lost two straight. Lamar quarterback Zori Pierce Zori Pierce 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Lamar | 2026 State SC has been sidelined with an injury the last few weeks, and he brings the athletic ability at the position that is needed for the Silver Foxes. His status for Friday night is unknown. Look for Michael McFadden to be one of the leaders on offense. He ran for 98 yards on 24 carries in a loss to Airport last week.
Trey Thompson Trey Thompson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Andrew Jackson | 2024 State SC is the straw that stirs the drink for the Volunteers offensively. But can he find room against the Lamar defensive front led by Freddy Cruz, who has 8.5 tackles per game and Tavis Dolford Tavis Dolford 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lamar | 2024 State SC , who has 5.5 tackles per game.
Notable Games To Watch in Catawba River Region in Week 3
Nation Ford at Northwestern
Rock Hill at Lower Richland
Indian Land at Fort Mill
Catawba Ridge at Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, NC)