Catawba River Region Players To Watch In Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As non-region play begins to wind down, we're starting to get a good feel for who will be the guys you'll want to keep your eye on, not only this week but heading into the next phase of the 2024 season – the all-important region play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's 28 players to watch in Week 3 in the Catawba River Region:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575429' first='Josh' last='Ameo']</strong> | WR | Nation Ford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ameo had 13 receptions for 221 yards and three touchdowns in the Falcons' 35-30 loss to River Bluff. He showed off his speed on a catch and run out to the flats for a score. Quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575359' first='Carson' last='Sanford'] </strong>went 24-of-37 for 327 yards and four touchdowns. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734443' first='Jayden' last='Scott'] </strong>was a big target with seven catches for 76 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1574007' first='CJ' last='Couch'] </strong>| QB | Catawba Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Couch threw three first half touchdowns, including two to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1283702' first='Braylen' last='Burgis'] </strong>(pictured above)<strong> </strong>as they held off Chester in the second half to win their second straight on the road, 21-14. Burgis has gotten off to a solid start in 2024 with 22 receptions for 269 yards and three touchdowns so far (video below).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17643319/66dce32fbb06478f2557b64d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0e4b081da8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1246944' first='Tanner' last='Mays'] </strong>| WR | Fort Mill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mays caught our eye on film with his ability to block at the point of attack. He fought through contact for a 30-yard touchdown reception in the Yellow Jackets' 23-7 loss to Blythewood last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='241044' first='Finley' last='Polk'] </strong>| QB | Northwestern</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/09/what-we-saw-northwestern-48-south-florence-7/">Polk had another solid night last week against South Florence</a>, and he'll be looking to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267334' first='Kameron' last='Vance'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='753896' first='Jayden' last='Nichols'] </strong>again this week with a big city rivalry against South Pointe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='473002' first='Cameron' last='McMillon'] </strong>| QB | South Pointe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMillon made his highly anticipated debut in a Stallions' uniform against Ballantyne Ridge in a 63-0 rout and it went well. He threw one touchdown to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476906' first='Kadin' last='Vassel']. </strong>It was also a strong night for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157761' first='Mason' last='Picket-Hicks']</strong>, who had two rushing touchdowns including a 42-yard run to end the first quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809751' first='Ian' last='Grissom']</strong> | QB | Rock Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grissom saw the field in the Bearcats' 32-23 win over Lancaster last week, helping the Bearcats get their first win of the 2024 season. He threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1036779' first='Kaiden' last='Watkins']. </strong>He also ran for a touchdown as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1254139' first='Zy'on' last='King']</strong> | DB | Rock Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King had a pick six with a great break on the ball, and showed his ability to jump and make a play on the ball. This is a trend that we've seen from him the first couple of weeks from his film. He can diagnose plays quickly and get into the backfield and has been a key contributor for the Bearcats' defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16397897/66de6ea6c74c29ec863910c4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e0e4b081dd8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165128' first='RJ' last='Brown']</strong> | QB | Lancaster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown had touchdown runs of 15 and 1 yard in the Bruins' loss to Rock Hill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1012627' first='Landon' last='Stone'] </strong>| RB | Clover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stone returned to the line up last week in a 48-12 win against Palisades. He looked strong with 21 carries for 148 yards and one touchdown. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402485' first='Cameron' last='James'] </strong>led the Blue Eagles in receiving with five catches for 55 yards. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1603816' first='Grady' last='Stone'] </strong>is a viable asset for the offense as he had a 17-yard receiving touchdown, to go along with 17 yards rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyler Chapman </strong>| DB | Clover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chapman led the Blue Eagles defense with six tackles and two pass breakups last week against Palisades. <strong>Sam Lee </strong>and <strong>Jaiden Woodruff </strong>had four tackles respectively. Lee forced a fumble while Woodruff had a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryce Adams </strong>| QB | Chesterfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chesterfield is 3-0 following a tight 34-33 win over Lee Central last week. Adams has had a huge role in where the Rams are currently under coach Matt Quinn. He threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns, including two to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1367995' first='Emani' last='Welch'] </strong>with receptions of 1 and 30 yards.<strong> TJ McBride </strong>and <strong>JaQuavis Clark </strong>each had one, respectively. Clark led the Rams with 114 yards receiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terrell Robinson </strong>| Chesterfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson had two interceptions to lead the Rams defensively. <strong>Sincere Hubbard </strong>had 16 assisted tackles and one tackle for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->