Touchstone Energy Bowl Breakdown: Midlands Offensive Selections
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The Midlands will have 20 players representing it in this year’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl on Dec. 9 at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach. Both the North and South rosters will have several players committed to schools or currently…
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Continue ReadingThe Midlands will have 20 players representing it in this year’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl on Dec. 9 at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach.
Both the North and South rosters will have several players committed to schools or currently leading their respective teams into the playoffs.
Let’s start with the 10 offensive players from the area selected for both teams:
IN THE TRENCHES
JT Sowell JT Sowell 6'4" | 255 lbs | OL Gray Collegiate | 2024 State SC OL, Gray Collegiate
A staple on the War Eagles’ offensive line, the Class 2A All-State selection overwhelms opposing linemen with his strength and technique. At 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds, Sowell has enabled the War Eagles’ ground game to produce the previous two seasons the Palmetto State’s first-ever 3,000-yard rusher in KZ Adams and a 1,000-yard rusher in BJ Montgomery BJ Montgomery 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Gray Collegiate | 2025 State SC . Sowell, an Appalachian State commit, has averaged a 90-percent grade in games the last two seasons and has 14 knockdown blocks and eight pancake blocks this season.
Dylan Barbrey Dylan Barbrey 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL Airport | 2024 State SC OL, Airport (pictured)
Another Appalachiate State commit from the Midlands, the 6-foot-5, 281-pound senior is the second tallest player on the North roster. At tackle, he’s has averaged an 89-percent grade and has not allowed a sack through nine games.
“He has been an awesome leader for our team by leading through example with his effort off the field,” Airport head coach Shane Fidler said. “Dylan has also been unselfish and has contributed to our team on defense and special teams as well when we’ve needed it.”
Kamden Sox Kamden Sox 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Brookland-Cayce | 2024 State SC OL, Brookland-Cayce
The 6-foot-3, 285-pound senior is part of a large group of linemen on the Bearcats. He can play every position on the offensive and defensive lines as well as serve as a long snapper. His strength in the weight room (bench presses 285 pounds and squats 420 pounds) carries over to the field where he exhibits an explosive push off the snap.
Carter Rimpf Carter Rimpf 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Camden | 2024 State SC OL, Camden
Whether at tackle or center, the 6-foot-3, 275-pound senior is an imposing figure when blocking upfield. The son of head coach Brian Rimpf keeps quarterback Grayson White Grayson White 6'0" | 240 lbs | QB Camden | 2024 State SC upright to either run or pass and is seemingly always moving forward during a play.
Mark’Quelle Moser Mark’Quelle Moser 6'4" | 365 lbs | OL Richland Northeast | 2024 State SC OL, Richland Northeast
Having a 6-foot-5, 365-pound behemoth at left guard explains why Richland Northeast’s offense have had little difficulty moving the football. The young man named “Big Country” overwhelms defensive linemen with his size, strength and long arms. He’s also very mindful of protecting quarterback Will Wilson Will Wilson 6'1" | 220 lbs | QB Richland Northeast | 2025 State SC .
THE SKILL POSITIONS
Drake Braddock Drake Braddock 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Gilbert | 2024 State SC QB, Gilbert
The two-year starter is the latest Indian quarterback to be selected to the Touchstone Energy Bowl under head coach Chad Leaphart. His strength continues to be the long ball, although he’s developed a short passing game capitalizing on the versatile young running backs like Krew Morris Krew Morris 5'11" | 185 lbs | WR Gilbert | 2025 State SC , Jaylen Jay Jaylen Jay 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Gilbert | 2025 State SC and Trevon Williamson Trevon Williamson 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Gilbert | 2027 State SC . He’s compiled a 14-1 record as a starter and has thrown for 1,847 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.
Jaden Allen-Hendrix Jaden Allen-Hendrix 6'2" | 230 lbs | RB Irmo | 2024 State SC RB, Irmo
Argubly one of the transfers who’s had the biggest impact at his new school. The former Gilbert standout has provided a bruising, physical game-breaking running back who makes it difficult for just one or even two defenders to bring down. It’s another dimension to go with the dual threat of quarterback AJ Brand AJ Brand 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Irmo | 2025 State SC that has put the Yellow Jackets’ offense at another level. He’s currently rushed for 1,385 yards and 12 touchdowns and has two receiving touchdowns.
Jaquarius Mayrant Jaquarius Mayrant 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Camden | 2024 State SC WR, Camden
The 6-foot, 175-pound senior is a potential touchdown waiting to happen. Elusive in the open field, Mayrant is closing in on 1,000 receiving yards to go with five receiving touchdowns. He’s also been used out of the backfield where he’s scored twice this season.
Austin Cunningham Austin Cunningham 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH White Knoll | 2024 State SC WR, White Knoll
The past three seasons has seen the wideout develop a prolific bond with junior quarterback Landon Sharpe Landon Sharpe 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB White Knoll | 2025 State SC . After missing five games following a leg injury in the season-opener, he has not missed a beat with three touchdowns in two games. His route running and sure hands will prove valuable to the South.
Kenmane Brunson Kenmane Brunson 5'7" | 175 lbs | ATH Saluda | 2024 State SC RB, Saluda
Considered the heart and soul of the Tigers, the 5-foot-7, 175-pound Brunson is one of just three running backs on the North roster. He leads Saluda with 630 rushing yards on 84 carries with eight total touchdowns. Brunson also sees significant time at linebacker where he’s led the team in tackles the past two seasons at inside and outside. He should have running lines available with offensive linemen averaging about 6-feet-4 and 273 pounds on the North roster.