Week 2 Lowcountry Game Balls
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Each week of the regular season, we’ll recognize the best ballers in the Lowcountry who took their game to another level. It’s time to give out our game balls for Week 2 of the 2023 season. Zion Dobson SC #29…
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Continue ReadingEach week of the regular season, we’ll recognize the best ballers in the Lowcountry who took their game to another level. It’s time to give out our game balls for Week 2 of the 2023 season.
The Hampton County Hurricanes hosted the program’s first ever home game on Friday, and running back Zion Dobson made it a memorable one. Dobson went bonkers against Emerald, rushing for an astounding 290 yards and three touchdowns to carry the Hurricanes to victory. He hits the hole in a flash and will battle for every yard to ward off defenders with a variety of skill moves at his disposal. A flashy player to watch who has only gotten better in his senior year, Dobson will be a handful to slow down this fall in Region VI-2A.
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Darrell Cummings Darrell Cummings 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Whale Branch | 2024 State SC
Darrell Cummings Darrell Cummings 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Whale Branch | 2024 State SC
When the Whale Branch Warriors needed a big play on offense Friday night, Darrell Cummings Darrell Cummings 5’9″ | 185 lbs | ATH Whale Branch | 2024 State SC came up huge – twice. Cummings raced away from the Ridgeland Jaguars for a pair of 60+ yard touchdowns, totaling 186 total yards on 14 carries. He also put in some work defensively, wrapping up 5.5 total tackles on the day. He’s become the spark plug on both sides through two games for a Whale Branch side ready to make some noise in Class 1A.
Tanner Macy
Tanner Macy
In a tough road atmosphere in Waccamaw, Tanner Macy delivered his greatest game yet in a Shark uniform to propel his team to victory. He was lethal on the ground and proficient as a passer, completing 4-of-8 attempts for 66 yards and a touchdown while adding 124 rushing yards and three more scores on 14 carries. He’s starting to find his rhythm as the Sharks’ quarterback and knows how to take advantage of open grass on the field with his quick and athletic feet. Macy’s continued growth as a passer could be a great sign for May River’s offense as it prepares for Region VII-4A play.
An underrated component of Jerry Hatcher’s terrific defensive core, Alonzo Allen made his presence known on Friday night in a hard-fought win at Ridgeland. His patience and pursuit were critical in the Warriors’ success defensively, making 5.5 tackles including a big one behind the line of scrimmage. He’s also skilled in pass coverage and can anticipate where plays are headed beautifully. He’s become a veteran who Jerry Hatcher can trust to make key plays in timely moments to get the offense back on the field.
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It was a tough night overall for Beaufort’s offense, but hard-nosed runner Jadyn Andrews Jadyn Andrews 5’9″ | 190 lbs | RB Beaufort | 2024 State SC was the difference in turning the tide to give the Eagles a monstrous first win of the season at Hilton Head. After a slow first half, Andrews sparked the Beaufort run game and fought his way to the end zone for a key touchdown, totaling 124 yards on just 10 carries. He can accelerate quickly into the open field and provide that extra hustle to outrun defenders. He’s given the Eagles explosive plays in the biggest moments and should be the go-to back going forward for Bryce Lybrand’s squad.
Flipping field position is enormous in a ballgame, and Philip Simmons punter Sam Crocker proved it on Friday night. Crocker put on a clinic with his punting skills, pinning Georgetown deep twice including one which was downed at the 1-yard-line. Crocker added six extra points and five touchbacks in the kicking game. He’s an incredible asset to the Iron Horses that can prove critical in a tough upcoming Region 8-3A.
A sparkplug out wide for an impressive Calhoun County offense, Christian Zachary continued to build his strong resume on the field Friday. His hands and athleticism was on display again, making six catches for 174 yards and a touchdown. He can extend out his arms to make tough catches and has the speed and agility to create space from his defenders. The Virginia commit has become a complete package at wide receiver for a 3-0 Saints team.