Predicting Every Team’s 2026 MVP: Region VI-2A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As summer draws nearer, so does the 2026 football season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the upcoming weeks, teams all over South Carolina will continue to round into shape for the upcoming season. As spring practices conclude, we can make our predictions about each team's probable 2026 MVP.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region VI-2A has a ton of candidates, but here are six players who are likely to lead their teams this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DILLON WILDCATS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823085' first='Noah' last='Singletary']&nbsp;</strong>RB, 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Singletary made some waves last season with 418 rushing yard and seven touchdowns on the ground. He is expected to be the main back this season for the Wildcats, which means plenty of opportunities to rack up stats in Dillon's ground-oriented offense. With the Wildcats breaking in a new quarterback, Dillon will be fortunate to be able to hand the ball to runner who averaged almost nine yards per carry last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19963851/68eb97704a33b5b0e104c596u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cdd2158fad"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>EAST CLARENDON WOLVERINES</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2106756' first='Skyler' last='Cornelius']&nbsp;</strong>RB/DB, 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's not the biggest player on the field, but Cornelius may be the most explosive on any field he steps on. Don't be surprised if the Wolverines put him at multiple positions throughout the season, as Cornelius made plays all over the field last season, scoring double-digit touchdowns, rushing for over 750 yards and recording multiple interceptions. The rising sophomore was an all-region performer on both sides of the ball last year and should be even better in his second season of varsity action.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23560341/68fcff03a064cd6edc8c59afu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cdd2158fee"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LAKE CITY PANTHERS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825312' first='Ziyre' last='McFadden']&nbsp;</strong>DB/WR, 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McFadden is a rising sophomore who is a tremendous threat on the perimeter on both sides of the ball. However, his production on defense is what really stands out. As a freshman, McFadden intercepted five passes for the Panther defense while also tallying 39 tackles and five pass breakups. With great tackling skills and an ability to ball hawk with the best of them, don't be surprised if McFadden is once again one of Lake City's most productive defenders.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20358851/69b2c8b95d6de727552b2bd6u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cdd215900e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>MANNING MONARCHS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1820895' first='CJ' last='Robinson']&nbsp;</strong>ATH, 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson was a dynamic playmaker as a receiver, returner, and defensive back for Manning as a junior, racking up 1,183 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns. He was the Monarchs' clear-cut main target on offense, accounting for 59 percent of Manning's receptions, 68 percent of the team's receiving yards, and a mind-blowing 87 percent of the Monarchs' receiving touchdowns. Add in his 44 tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups, and two blocked kicks and it's clear to see why he will have the full attention of every team on Manning's schedule this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20091810/69233e62535a35ca251e5a22u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cdd2159026"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>MARLBORO COUNTY BULLDOGS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905534' first='Jaden' last='Ashe'] </strong>DL, 2027 (pictured)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marlboro County may have the state's best defensive line in 2026 and Ashe is a massive piece of that unit. The rising senior posted 12.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and 48 total tackles last season. Teams can't just double and triple-team Ashe, however, because [player_tooltip player_id='651061' first='Patrick' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1422580' first='Kaiden' last='Walton'] will feast. The Bulldog defense will be a problem throughout the season and Ashe is likely to lead the hunt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19822976/68b6f8096801f1211e8c2459u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cdd215903b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WACCAMAW WARRIORS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1667256' first='Ben' last='King']&nbsp;</strong>LB/TE, 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a powerful outside linebacker for the Warriors who lived in opponents' backfields last season and can also drop down into a stance and take on offensive lineman. He's also capable of dropping into coverage and has active hands in pass defense. His ability as a linebacker would be enough to keep an eye on him during Waccamaw's upcoming season, but King is also a capable pass-catcher as a tight end. Put all these skills together and King will be integral to the Warriors' 2026 success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20056161/6993e083d9494dedda3d7116u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cdd215904b"} /-->