Midlands 2nd Round Game Balls
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Two weeks into the postseason and the Midlands continue to have a high presence. Eight teams remain in four of the five classifications. Five teams (Camden, Brookland-Cayce, Gray Collegiate, White Knoll and Dutch Fork) will play host to third-round games…
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Continue ReadingTwo weeks into the postseason and the Midlands continue to have a high presence.
Eight teams remain in four of the five classifications. Five teams (Camden, Brookland-Cayce, Gray Collegiate, White Knoll and Dutch Fork) will play host to third-round games with an opportunity to reach their respective Upper or Lower State finals.
Here’s a list of Game Ball recipients who will look to play a major role in their team’s advancement:
Trevon Williamson Trevon Williamson 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Gilbert | 2027 State SC RB, Gilbert – Since entering the starting lineup in Week 6, the freshman has rushed for over 100 yards in seven straight games. He rushed for three touchdowns for the fourth time this season to go with 312 yards on the ground in the 49-35 win over Hanahan.
De’shaun Washington De’shaun Washington 5'10" | 200 lbs | ATH Brookland-Cayce | 2024 State SC RB, Brookland-Cayce – Washington (pictured above) is the Bearcats’ iron man, rarely leaving the field as he performs double-duty at running back and linebacker. He rushed for 214 yards and four touchdowns in the 34-13 win over Phillip Simmons.
Grayson White Grayson White 6'0" | 240 lbs | QB Camden | 2024 State SC QB, Camden – The senior scored on both sides of the football in the 35-21 win over Dillon. He threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 82 yards and a score and returned an interception for a touchdown on defense.
AJ Brand AJ Brand 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Irmo | 2025 State SC QB, Irmo – The Irmo junior is close to joining the 2,000/1,000-yard club. He already has 2,624 passing yards and is 37 yards shy of 1,000 rushing yards. He reached the 60-touchdown plateau with four scores (three passing, one rushing) in the 55-24 win over Myrtle Beach.
Xavier Montgomery Xavier Montgomery 6'1" | 210 lbs | DL Irmo | 2024 State SC DL, Irmo – He’s an anchor upfront for a Yellow Jacket defense which has allowed 77 points all season. Against Myrtle Beach, he accounted for two of his team’s eight sacks and had four tackles in the win.
Telvin Smith Telvin Smith 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR Irmo | 2024 State SC WR, Irmo – Sometimes lost in the shuffle in terms of attention on the Irmo offensive side, he provided a boost on special teams. Smith turned a potential muff into a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, then scored on a 40-yard punt return and caught a 13-yard touchdown pass.
Ethan Offing Ethan Offing 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Dutch Fork | 2026 State SC QB, Dutch Fork – An apparent late game decision to replace Jon Hunt as starter, the sophomore stepped up on the road for the Silver Foxes. He produced 260 total yards and two touchdowns in the 31-28 win over TL Hanna.
Deon Winsley Deon Winsley 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Dutch Fork | 2024 State SC DB, Dutch Fork – The Silver Foxes’ leading tackle returned a fumble 90 yards for a touchdown.
Landon Sharpe Landon Sharpe 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB White Knoll | 2025 State SC QB, White Knoll – The junior accounted for five touchdown passes and finished 13-of-19 passing for 182 yards in the 50-7 win over Fort Dorchester.
Demenico Banks Demenico Banks 5'10" | 225 lbs | LB White Knoll | 2024 State SC LB, White Knoll – The senior linebacker led the Timberwolves with 11 tackles and two sacks. For the season, White Knoll has allowed a total of 71 points in 11 games.
BJ Montgomery BJ Montgomery 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Gray Collegiate | 2025 State SC RB, Gray Collegiate – The senior tailback rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown in the 62-14 win over Chesnee.
John Peeples John Peeples 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Sumter | 2025 State SC RB, Sumter – The junior rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns in the 27-6 win over Stratford.
Anthony Addison Anthony Addison 6'3" | 210 lbs | DL Sumter | 2025 State SC DL, Sumter – The junior defensive end had a team-high 10.5 tackles and helped the Gamecocks hold Stratford to a season-low in points.
Javion Martin Javion Martin 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Crestwood | 2024 State SC QB, Crestwood – The Shrine Bowl selection threw for 170 yards and three touchdowns in the 44-0 win over defending Class 3A champion Beaufort.
Kenton Caldwell Kenton Caldwell 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Newberry | 2026 State SC QB, Newberry – The sophomore two-way player threw two touchdowns in the 41-28 loss to Abbeville.