Class 4A Upper State Second Round Playoff Preview
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The field is starting to get smaller as we enter Round Two of the 4A Upper State playoff bracket, with the matchups to watch taking place in the Upstate. As we said last week, it’s survive and advance at this…
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Continue ReadingThe field is starting to get smaller as we enter Round Two of the 4A Upper State playoff bracket, with the matchups to watch taking place in the Upstate.
As we said last week, it’s survive and advance at this point.
NO. 8 GREENVILLE (7-3) AT NO. 1 GREER (6-5)
Greer survived in a thriller over Indian Land last week. LaDainnian Martin LaDainnian Martin 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB JL Mann | 2025 State SC had an outstanding performance in round 1, running for 196 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Chris Hall only threw it 18 times but he was efficient when he did, throwing for 221 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also made some plays on the ground with 27 yards. Brody Runion Brody Runion 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Greer | 2025 State SC led the team in tackles defensively with 8 on the night. Brody Diggins Brody Diggins 5'10" | 175 lbs | LB Greer | 2025 State SC and Isiah McCoy each had 6 tackles, while Darius Johnson had a sack.
Greenville made a quick dispatch of South Aiken in a 63-7 rout in the first round. Mazeo Bennett Mazeo Bennett 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Greenville | 2024 State SC scored three first half touchdowns and Rashad Robinson scored a touchdown in the second half to go along with his 115 yards rushing. Keep an eye on William Bouton, Jacob Christie and Andre Arnold who were leaders in tackles defensively.
NO. 12 GREENWOOD (5-5) AT NO. 4 NORTHWESTERN (10-1)
Northwestern led 50-0 at halftime in their first round game against Laurens last week as Finley Polk Finley Polk 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Northwestern | 2025 State SC threw four touchdowns to Jaylen Burris, Kameron Vance, TaDarrion Knox and Greer Hopkins Greer Hopkins 5'8" | 150 lbs | WR Northwestern | 2024 State SC . The second half featured a running clock, and the defense held the Raiders to -5 yards the entire evening as the front seven up front led the way for the Trojans.
Deterrious Gary had a big kickoff return which led to points by Marnarien Chamberlain as the Eagles escaped with a 17-16 win over North Augusta in the first round. Keep an eye on Ahmad Scott on the front seven for the Eagles, as he had a tackle for a loss last week, along with Dyson Davis who can make plays from his linebacker spot.
NO. 11 YORK (8-3) AT NO. 3 WESTSIDE (10-1)
The combo of Ayden Davis Ayden Davis 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB York | 2024 State SC and Tashon Freeman was crucial at the quarterback position in the Cougars’ 26-17 win over Riverside last week, and you can expect them to continue to use the two, as they each have their own unique skill set heading into Round 2. Keep an eye on Javarus Guthrie Javarus Guthrie 5'10" | 210 lbs | RB York | 2024 State SC who will provide a presence in the backfield that should take some of the pressure off whoever is at quarterback. York’s defense starts up front with Trey Wanger, who set up residence in the backfield last week along with Najib Yunusah Najib Yunusah 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC , Debo Hall Debo Hall 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC and DeMaurion Stewart DeMaurion Stewart 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC .
The Rams, led by quarterback Cutter Woods Cutter Woods 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Westside | 2025 State SC (pictured above) with Josh WIlliams and Jimmar Boston Jimmar Boston 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Westside | 2024 State SC at the receiver positions, will make for an interesting showdown in the Upstate on Friday. Woods went 15-for-18 for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns last week. Jameson Williams, Jaxx Wilson Jaxx Wilson 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Westside | 2026 State SC and Trenton Galloway all had 8 tackles defensively in the 42-0 shutout win over Airport last week, but will face a tougher test against the run game from the Cougars.
NO. 7 SOUTH POINTE (8-3) AT NO. 2 MIDLAND VALLEY (11-0)
The running game for the Stallions helped them earn a first round 49-7 win over Eastside last week. Aidan Turner Aidan Turner 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB South Pointe | 2025 NC ran for 126 yards and two touchdowns, while Jalil Jackson went for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns. Fred Reese Fred Reese 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB South Pointe | 2025 State SC tallied 10 total tackles while Devonte Evans had 11 as part of a stout defensive effort. Keep an eye on Chris Dixon Chris Dixon 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2024 State SC and Jeremiah Minor Jeremiah Minor 5'10" | 270 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2024 State SC on the line.
Traevon Dunbar Traevon Dunbar 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Midland Valley | 2024 State SC is the No. 1 player in the PRZ Class of 2024 rankings, and last week’s 28-21 win over Easley was a great example why. He ran for 219 yards on 24 carries, averaging 9.1 yards per carry. Preston Mcnair gives the Mustangs a solid one-two punch in the backfield that is tough to stop. Keep an eye on Andon Hawkins Andon Hawkins 5'7" | 205 lbs | LB Midland Valley | 2025 State SC who had 15 tackles and 2 TFLs along with Jadyn Simpkins Jadyn Simpkins 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Midland Valley | 2024 State SC who had 7 tackles last week defensively.