High School Blitz Senior Showcase Preview of East Team
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CAYCE | It’s time to take a glance at the East team playing for head coach Justin Pierce of Conway at the High School Blitz Senior Showcase Bowl at noon Saturday at Brookland-Cayce. Here are 20 players to watch from…
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Continue ReadingCAYCE | It’s time to take a glance at the East team playing for head coach Justin Pierce of Conway at the High School Blitz Senior Showcase Bowl at noon Saturday at Brookland-Cayce.
Here are 20 players to watch from the 47-player roster:
Grayson White Grayson White 6'0" | 240 lbs | QB Camden | 2024 State SC , QB, Camden
The all-time leader in victories with the Bulldogs and a three-time Class 3A state finalist. His 6-foot, 250-pound frame belies a potent dual threat in rushing and passing the football. He led the team in rushing with 880 yards and 18 touchdowns and threw for 3,871 yards and 37 touchdowns as a senior and has over 9,200 total yards for his career. White also contributed at defensive end with a team-high six sacks and 19 quarterback pressures.
Azarian Yates Azarian Yates 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Crestwood | 2024 State SC , RB, Crestwood
The 6-foot, 211-pound tailback provided a punishing ground game to keep opponents further off-balanced on defense with Class 3A All-State quarterback Javion Martin Javion Martin 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Crestwood | 2024 State SC . He rushed for 1,365 yards and 28 touchdowns and provided another receiving weapon out of the backfield with 15 receptions for 198 yards and a touchdown.
Caleb Alexander Caleb Alexander 6'0" | 180 lbs | TE Irmo | 2024 State SC , WR, Irmo
With teammates quarterback AJ Brand AJ Brand 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Irmo | 2025 State SC , running back Jaden Allen-Hendrix Jaden Allen-Hendrix 6'2" | 230 lbs | RB Irmo | 2024 State SC and wide receiver Donovan Murph Donovan Murph 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Irmo | 2026 State SC , it’s almost easy to overlook his selection to the Class 4A All-State team. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound tight end caught 30 passes for 514 yards and 12 touchdowns and helped open holes for Brand and Allen-Hendrix on the ground.
Marquell Lewis, LB, Irmo
The senior was part of an aggressive, dominating linebacking corps for the Yellow Jackets. He tallied 112 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks. He also had three interceptions, including a pick-six against Ridge View. He’s always looking to levy the hard hit or chase down the ball carrier for the tackle.
Kamarion Singletary, ATH, Dillon
The 5-foot-6, 160-pound senior provided an elusive weapon for the Wildcats. When not making tacklers miss enroute to rushing scorers or running off tackles by “Mr. Football” and University of South Carolina signee Josiah Thompson Josiah Thompson 6'7" | 290 lbs | OL Dillon | 2024 State SC , he was used as a slot wide receiver. His pass catching and speed makes him a difficult one-on-one tackle for defender.
Eric Lee, LB, Bamberg-Ehrhardt
The 5-foot-9, 190-pound Class A All-State selection at outside linebacker played an integral role in the Red Raiders’ stifling defense. They held opponents to 10 points per game in advancing to the Class A Lower State final. Lee was also one of the team’s top receivers with 20 receptions for 457 yards and four touchdowns.
Jahmir Edwards Jahmir Edwards 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Trinity Collegiate | 2024 State SC , DB, Trinity Collegiate School
The lone SCISA participant in this year’s Senior Showcase Bowl. The 6-foot, 180-pound senior Titan had 327 receiving yards and five touchdowns and had five pass breakups at cornerback. This is his second All-Star Game having participated in the SCISA Class 4A game in November.
Jaidyn Penix Jaidyn Penix 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Summerville | 2024 State SC , LB, Summerville
The 6-0, 210-pound senior has received interest from Big 10 schools like Ohio State the past two seasons. Blessed with strength to overpower bigger offensive linemen, Penix has a quick burst off the snap and is fundamentally sound in tackling in the open field.
Kalil Johnson Kalil Johnson 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Carolina Forest | 2024 State SC , RB, Carolina Forest
A Class 5A All-State selection as an athlete, the 5-foot-7, 165-pound senior was the workhorse out of the backfield for the Panthers. Among his top games was a 240-yard, two-touchdown performance in a win over Conway.
Marquez Davenport, DB, Calhoun County
The 5-foot-7, 175-pound senior signed with The Citadel in December. Listed as a cornerback, he played quarterback this past season for the Region 4-A champion Saints after getting moved from running back. Along with athleticism, Davenport shows a strong commitment to take on any on-field challenge and is willing to adjust for the benefit of the team.
Bryant Ham Bryant Ham 6'2" | 275 lbs | OL Irmo | 2024 State SC , OL, Irmo
The unquestioned leader of the Yellow Jackets’ offensive line. He was a Class 4A All-State selection as a guard for the Region V-4A champions who often took on the challenge of blocking against the opposing team’s top defensive lineman. The 6-foot, 265-pound Ham also saw action on the defensive line and is committed to Coastal Carolina.
Jacory Jones, OL, Brookland-Cayce
On an offensive line known for its size, the 6-foot-5, 340-pound senior stood tall among his teammates. His physical play upfront allowed the Bearcats to dominate on the ground with DeShaun Washington and Shrine Bowl selection Will Young Will Young 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Brookland-Cayce | 2024 State SC . He’s a former participant of the High School Blitz Junior Showcase Bowl.
Trenton Robinson, DL, Hampton County
The 6-foot-2, 233-pound All-Region VI-2A selection helped the first-year school reach the Class 2A Lower State final. With Robinson upfront at defensive tackle, the Hurricanes posted four shutouts and held opponents to 12 points a contest. He had 47 tackles and two sacks.
Raynard Middleton and Julius Brown Julius Brown 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Summerville | 2024 State SC , DL, both of Summerville
The Green Wave duo helped form a formidable defensive front for the Class 5A Lower State runners-up. The 6-foot-2, 320-pound Middleton saw time at offensive line and was a relentless tackle who would not stop pursuit into the play ends. The 6-3, 233-pound Brown was a team co-captain who led the team with 11 sacks and 26 tackles for loss at defensive end.
Dirrick Goodman Dirrick Goodman 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB South Florence | 2024 State SC , DB, South Florence
The 6-foot-1, 203-pound senior is a two-time Class 2A All-State selection. He was named the South Carolina Football Coaches Association’s Palmetto Champions Lower State Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior, he had 71 total tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. A hard hitter from the strong safety position, Goodman has strong on-field instincts in pursing the football.
Tavis Dolford Tavis Dolford 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lamar | 2024 State SC , DB, Lamar
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior was a Class A All-State selection at wide receiver. He had 36 receptions for 668 yards and five touchdowns to go with 50 tackles and an interception at defensive back.
Brooks Horton Brooks Horton 6'6" | 315 lbs | OL Andrew Jackson | 2024 State SC , OL, Andrew Jackson
The 6-foot-6, 315-pound senior is an imposing figure on the offensive line. Whether at center or tackle, he’s shown the technique and strength to create running lanes and protect his quarterback. The Region V-2A champion Volunteers also played a difficult non-region schedule own against the likes of Fairfield Central, Lamar and Lewisville which forced Horton to step up his play.
Jamorius Wilson, ATH< Marion
A three-sport athlete, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior is just as versatile on the gridiron. Along with amassing 57 tackles at defensive end and linebacker, he also had over 500 total yards and four touchdowns at wide receiver.
Jamarion Jones Jamarion Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB Latta | 2024 State SC , RB, Latta
The 6-0, 170-pound tailback was the catalyst of a 9-2 season for the Vikings. He rushed for 1,634 yards and 23 touchdowns in earning Class A All-State honors and was named the Palmetto Champions’ Class A Offensive Player of the Year.