CCC: 2027 Session II MVPs, Award Winners

DORCHESTER | Some of the best athletes in the lower part of the state made their way to Woodland High School Sunday afternoon to participate in the Carolina Coaches Challenge. It was an opportunity to compete with some of the best in the state while doing it in front of coaches from the Shrine Bowl and North-South Game.   The 2027 Class was broken down into two sessions and neither disappointed. The second session in the afternoon saw several impressive performances but [player_tooltip player_id='1603854' first='Eric' last='Richardson'] (pictured above) walked away with the MVP honors in a crowded field.   “To be honest, I wanted to come out here and get better and compete against some of the best,” the rising senior wide receiver/defensive back at Lugoff-Elgin said. “Any time I can get in work against this level of player, it's going to improve my game and that will help me get to the next level. I just love to compete, and I feel like that's what I was able to do today.”      Richardson was far from the only award winner. Superlatives were selected for several different categories. Here is a list of the award winners from Session II of the Carolina Coaches Classic.   TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN   [player_tooltip player_id='1822691' first='Triston' last='Diggs'] Carvers Bay   Diggs had a 78-inch wingspan and that came in handy in the individual work against the defensive linemen. He was able to use his hands well and make the defender change directions on several occasions.   TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMAN   [player_tooltip player_id='1536398' first='Simeon' last='Jones'] North Augusta   Jones is on this list twice as he also was the top player on the bench press. He fired up the other players when he hit 38 reps on the bench but he also fared well in the one-on-one opportunities against the offensive line. He showed good agility to go along with the strength.   TOP OFFENSIVE COMBO   [player_tooltip player_id='1827481' first='Jayden' last='Hatcher'] RB, North Augusta   These next two awards might tell you that North Augusta is in good shape for the 2026 season. Hatcher impressed on the offensive side of things. He displayed quick feet, was able to get in and out of routes quickly and showed good hands as a pass catching threat.   TOP DEFENSIVE COMBO   [player_tooltip player_id='1811107' first='Javon' last='Ryans'] LB, North Augusta   Ryans had good measurables across the board and when he good into the individual drills, he was able to show off his athleticism. He's a hair or two over 200 pounds and showed he was able to run with backs and tight ends during drills.   TOP OFFENSIVE SKILL   [player_tooltip player_id='1036785' first='Kyson' last='McLeod'] WR, South Aiken    We've been impressed with McLeod before, and he showed why during individual work. He was catching passes at the high point and his route running was precise. He's a bigger receiver but showed good quickness and straightaway speed.   TOP DEFENSIVE SKILL   [player_tooltip player_id='2151260' first='Davon' last='Bowman'] DB, Wilson   Bowman had a solid upper body and good hips that allowed him to come in and out of breaks with a burst. He caught the ball away from his body well and wanted to go against the better receivers during individual work.     40-YARD DASH   [player_tooltip player_id='1821843' first='Judah' last='Lee'] WR, Green Sea Floyds 4.44   185-POUND BENCH REPS   [player_tooltip player_id='1536398' first='Simeon' last='Jones'] DL, North Augusta - 38 reps   PRO SHUTTLE   [player_tooltip player_id='1623916' first='Brian' last='Wilson II'] DB, Wilson - 4.22 seconds   BROAD JUMP    [player_tooltip player_id='1664643' first='Calvin' last='Wofford'] RB, Crestwood - 9 feet, 11 inches   VERTICAL LEAP   [player_tooltip player_id='1820054' first='Jimmy' last='McCullough'] LB, North Myrtle Beach - 33.1 inches   TOP SPECIALIST   [player_tooltip player_id='1821579' first='Travis' last='Vattelana'] Atlantic Collegiate   TOP MILES PER HOUR   Jaden Chestnut WR, North Myrtle Beach - 21.8 miles per hour   *Editor's Note: This year was the first time the Combines joined forces with Player Data for miles-per-hour measurements.   LEADERSHIP AWARD   [player_tooltip player_id='1820184' first='Dominique' last='Walker'] RB, Carvers Bay

DORCHESTER | Some of the best athletes in the lower part of the state made their way to Woodland High School Sunday afternoon to participate in the Carolina Coaches Challenge. It was an opportunity to compete with some of the best in the state while doing it in front of coaches from the Shrine Bowl and North-South Game.