“The fact that winning tonight gave us a region title makes it a very special win over a quality opponent,” said Coach Roller. “I just can’t enough positive things about the win the night."

By Thomas Grant Jr. Contributing Writer Columbia - Last year at this time, Ridge View senior quarterback Tre Howard was a bystander after suffering a season-ending foot injury in the season opener. On Thursday, the fully healthy Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl selection led the Blazers to their first region title since 2007. He threw four touchdowns in the 57-28 win over Gray Collegiate Academy . It was the sixth straight win for Ridge View (6-2, 3-0) following a 0-2 start with losses to defending state champions Dutch Fork and Oceanside Collegiate Academy. “It’s very special,” Howard said. “I remember growing up all these years just being on the sidelines at Ridge View, being a ballboy. Just having so many friends out here. Just enjoying my time. Being out here with the team…knowing my journey is coming to an end, I’m very excited to be able to become a Blazer and play all four years here and just do what I wanted to do since I was a young kid.” The game featured several All-Star selections and some of the top offensive players in the state. It did not disappoint as the two teams combined for 35 points in a span of 6 ½ minutes.  Howard opened the game with the first of two touchdown passes to senior Kayne Reed . After the kickoff, Gray Collegiate Academy quarterback Xavier Wright found an open C.J. Gleaton for a 75-yard touchdown. It was the first of three scoring plays between the two War Eagle juniors. It only took 14 seconds for Ridge View to answer with a score. Shrine Bowl wide receiver selection Khristian Jackson fielded the kickoff and burst up field for an 85-yard touchdown. The War Eagles tried to strike back, but the Blazers got an interception off a pass deflection. Ridge View capitalized with a 37-yard touchdown run by Chris Capers to make it 21-7 with 4:43 left in the first quarter. The scoring barrage ended at the 2:56 mark when Howard launched a 76-yard bomb to Isaiah Smalls for a touchdown. Ridge View led 42-7 at halftime after Howard’s second touchdown pass to Reed and the first of two touchdown runs by Spencer Bobian . One of the scores was set up by an interception by Raymond Jones . The second half saw Wright, who finished with 324 passing yards to close in on 2,500 for the season, find Gleaton twice for scores. In the fourth quarter, Jackson broke free from a tackle after a reception for his second touchdown and an errant snap by the War Eagles resulted in a safety to make it 50-21. Backup quarterback Bijon Virgo scored on a keeper for Ridge View and Wright scored on a touchdown run to close out the scoring. This was also the regular-season finale for Gray Collegiate (4-6, 2-2), which will finish third in Region 5-5A in its first season in Class 5A. Ridge View closes out the regular season at Northeast area rival Blythewood. It now looks to strengthen its RPI rating and position themselves for a long playoff run. “I think this team is a state championship caliber team,” Howard said. “I think they’ve got an opportunity to play with anybody that lines up across from them and the best think about it is they’ve seen everybody.”

Other winners: Central, Gaffney, Manning, B-L, FCS, Northwestern, Clinton, South Florence, Loris

Wilson senior Davon Bowman headed to the zone for Wilson's second TD before Myrtle Beach put points on the board. Image courtesy of Ashwithdaflash)

Fort Dorchester receiver Devin Gates (6) celebrates with teammates Laurez Matthews (0) and Malachi Nelson (79) following Gates' 41-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter Friday, Oct. 23, versus Stratford.

Berkeley quarterback Henry Rivers slips through a tackle Oct. 23 at Cane Bay.

SCISA Region 2-AAAA title, playoff seedings up for grabs between LMA, Pinewood and Northwood

Chesnee's Brymier Miller rushes for 432 yards, 5 touchdowns

Thurmond-Saluda; Lamar-Central; B-E-Scott's Branch; BHP-Wren; Northwestern-Fort Mill; Pinewood-LMA; Calhoun-CPA

Two Weeks Remain in the Regular Season and Not All Region Titles Are Clinched.

Several region titles on the line with just two weeks left in the regular season

Some movement and some big shifts as the season gets closer to the playoffs.

Oceanside Collegiate senior QB Aiden Manavian recently surpassed 10,000 passing yards in his career and he was named to the North-South all-star game to be played in December in Myrtle Beach. Against the Bishops, the Davidson commitment tossed three TD passes in the big win.

Other winners: Saluda, Gaffney, Scott's Branch, B-L, Waccamaw, Northwestern, Ridge View, Clinton

Dutch Fork's Leek Miller with a reception.

QB Nabrias Harrison, running backs Genor Lester, Noah Singletary spur Wildcats offense

Summerville running back Jayven Williams speeds past Fort Dorchester linebacker Ryan Simmons on Oct. 16.

Orangeburg Prep's 2026 Volleyball Team.

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl pick Matthew Ponkow leads stingy Bishops defense

Southside Christian's Jaylen Samuel rushes for 8 touchdowns and 366 yards

Bethesda's senior QB Jordan Turner zips one to the receiver.

the 2026 Touchstone Energy Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 12, at Myrtle Beach High School’s Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium with the kickoff at noon.

76.3% for the week, another stellar week of Prep Sports Prognostication with a 90-28 record.

Northwood Academy quarterback Kevin Johnson sweeps left for a big gain against Pinewood Prep with lineman David Harper in pursuit. (Photo by Roger Lee)

New Rankings for SCHSL and SCISA Football! Keep up with the rankings of your favorite teams.

There are just 3 weels left in regular season; only 5 SCISA games this week with built-in bye week

HSSR ROUNDUP: Dillon, Summerville, Gaffney, Dutch Fork B-L, Saluda, W-S, South Florence, Chesnee, NCA all win

Carolina Academy girls capture third straight SCISA Class 1A state title.

Franklin Richardson runs for 206 yards and two touchdowns on six carries as Gamecocks pile up 460 rushng yards in first half

Rankin back in press box for 10-7 win over Porter-Gaud on Friday after being hospitalized earlier in week

Quarterback Avery Coyle passes for 445 yards, 7 TDs in epic 55-54 loss to Emerald

Monarchs now 2-0 in Region 6-AA after beating Lake City 34-28 on October 9

Eagles are 7-0 overall and 3-0 in region play after 42-8 wn over Lee Central Friday

Raiders are now 8-0 on the season after beating Richard Winn 46-12

Wolverines lose to Marlboro County 53-6 to drop to 0-2 in region play

Panthers have reeled off three straight wins, two of them being region contests

NW-Dorman, Berkeley-Carolina Forest, Rock Hill-Boiling Springs, Cheraw-Lamar, Sumter-GCA, Pinewood-NA, HHCA-Bethesda

Doodle's Doodles is still tops in SC prep football prognostication with 84% last week. The season is getting into heavy region play as teams test their metal against rivals all looking for playoff spots. Week 8 could be a challenging one for South Carolina Prep Football fans. So far this season, our intrepid prognosticator is still chugging along at over 70% with 620-230 record. Check out Doodle's Doodles