WEEK 4 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

rom staff reports • September 23, 2025

Central remains undefeated with a 40-6 victory over Blacksburg

Blacksburg – The Central High School football team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 40-6 victory over Blacksburg on Friday at the BHS field.

 

Dwayne Louallen Jr. completed 12 of 15 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 28 yards and another score on four carries.

 

Aiden Short ran for 90 yards and another score on 14 carries. Jakan Holleman scored twice while picking up 23 yards on three carries. Taveon Moore had five catches for 85 yards, Darren Gaines had a 46-yard TD catch, and Short had three catches for 27 yards.

 

Holloman led the defense with eight tackles and three tackles for loss. Marques Allen had four tackles and two TFLs, while Aiden Welch returned an interception for a score.

 

Blacksburg dropped to 0-5.

 

Gaffney 34

Boiling Springs 7

 

Gaffney – Gaffney opened its Region 2-AAAAA schedule with a 34-7 victory over Boiling Springs on Friday at The Reservation.

 

Banks Bouton completed 18 of 31 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns to lead the offense for the Indians, who evened their overall record at 2-2. Bouton also rushed for a touchdown.

 

Brady Smith had five catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. Hank Davidson had a 21-yard TD reception, Isaiah Ellis had a 61-yard catch, and Quentis Hines had four catches for 29 yards.

 

Josiah Hill rushed for 43 yards and two TDs on 12 carries.

 

Zion Dawkins, Ty McGill, Zyon Ratchford and Adreyan Monroe each had an interception.

 

The Bulldogs dropped to 2-2.

 

Hanahan 49

Timberland 20

 

Hanahan – Hanahan handed Timberland its first loss of the season with a 49-20 victory at the HHS field.

 

Hanahan improved to 2-3 while the Wolves dropped to 4-1.

 

Malyk Goodman led the Wolves offense by completing 16 of 30 passes for 185 yards and two TDs while carrying the ball 10 times for 67 yards.

 

Carter Hawkins had five catches for 65 yards and two TDs. Antaun Faison had seven carries for 41 yards and a score.

 

Latrell Smalls led the THS defense with 13 tackles, while Caylen Jones had 12. Hawkins and Jordan Gorham both had six tackles and an interception. Gorham also had a TFL.

 

Loris 50

Socastee 6

 

Loris – Loris improved to 5-0 with a 50-6 victory over Socastee at the LHS field.

 

After leading just 7-0 after one quarter, the Lions broke the game open with 29 points in the second quarter for a 36-0 halftime lead.

 

Moon Gerald completed 11 of 16 passes for 202 yards and four TDs while rushing for 29 yards on five carries. Grim Lewis caught four passes for 99 yards and two scores, Khalil Sherman had two catches for 59 yards and a TD, and Terrance Hardee had a 17-yard TD catch.

 

Sherman also rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries.

 

Christian Royals scored the only touchdown for the Braves, who fell to 1-4.

 

Northwestern 75

Nation Ford 21

 

Fort Mill – Northwestern improved to 4-1 with a 75-21 victory over Nation Ford at Nation Ford Stadium.

 

Xavier Means led the Trojans by completing 18 of 23 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns. Kameron Vance had six catches for 72 yards and two scores, Payton Vining had three catches for 43 yards and a score, and Jonath Spurgeon had four catches for 70 yards.

 

Nigel Smith rushed for 109 yards and three TDs on 17 carries. Means ran or a score and had 47 yards.

 

Kameri McFadden led the NHS defense with three TFLs, while Jayl Richardson, Dash Holley and Darrel Harrison had two TFLs apiece.

 

Kason Canupp led Nation Ford by completing 17 of 33 passes for 211 yards and three score. Jayden Scott had nine catches for 154 yards and two TDs and Ja’Mari Gore had a TD catch.

 

Southside Christian 28

Saluda 0

 

Saluda – Southside Christian School handed Saluda its first loss of the season with a 28-9 triumph at the SHS field.

 

The Sabres, who improved to 1-3, were led by DJ Lee. He rushed for 185 yards and two TDs on 30 carries.

 

Quarterback Max Breit rushed for 68 yards and two touchdown while completing 6 of 10 passes for 43 yards.

 

CJ Springs had a 63-yard reception to lead the Tigers, who fell to 3-1.

 

North Charleston 42

Stall 26

 

North Charleston – CJ Furley threw for three touchdowns and ran for another while Lorenzo Kitching Jr. ran for two TDs and caught two scoring passes to lift North Charleston to a 42-26 victory over Stall on Friday at the NCHS field.

 

Furley completed 10 of 18 passes for 220 yards and had four carries for 20 yards. Kitching rushed for 173 yards on 17 carries and caught three passes for 188 yards.

 

Amaris Carter also had a TD catch.

 

Cedric Burkes led the defense with eight tackles, two sacks and two TFLs. Demonte Aiken had an interception.

 

Calhoun Academy 41

Andrew Jackson Academy 20

 

St. Matthews – Calhoun Academy improved to 4-1 by defeating Andrew Jackson Academy 41-20 at the AJA field.

 

Hall Sease rushed for 55 yards and a score for the Warriors, who fell to 0-5. Landon Johnson ran for a touchdown, while Ollie Barnes has two catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

 

Eli Mathys had 15 tackles and a sack to lead the defense.

 

Daniel 41

Clinton 33

 

Clinton – Daniel outscored Clinton 24-6 in the fourth quarter to rally for a 41-33 victory at Wilder Stadium.

 

           The Red Devils, who fell to 2-3, took a 27-17 lead into the final stanza. However, the 3-1 Lions scored 24 straight points.

 

Jace Grass completed 13 of 26 passes for 145 yards and two TDs to lead DHS offensively. Trey Wimbley had four catches for 80 yards and both scoring catches.

 

Manny Major had 61 yards and a score on fie carries Kingsten Bibb had 439yards and a score on 11 carries.

 

Wimbley returned a punt 35 yards for a touchdown, and Julian Igo kicked a 26-yard field goal and a 35-yarder.

 

CHS rushed for 301 yards and was led by Javen Cook, who had 156 yards and three scores on 21 carries. Zy Butler had 66 yards on 11 carries, and Angelo Cromer ran for 46 yards and a score.

 

Owen Glenn completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards and a TD. PJ McGowan caught the scoring pass, finishing with three catches for 34 yards.

 

Sumter 54

           Spring Valley 0

 

           Sumter – Sumter opened its Region 5-AAAAA schedule with a 54-0 victory over Spring Valley on Memorial Stadium’s Freddie Solomon Field.

 

           The 4-1 Gamecocks rushed for 451 yards and finished with 535 yards of total offense. Cayon Gordon rushed for 148 yards and a TD on seven carries, while Cleveland Pinckney had 118 yards and a score on seven carries.

 

           Reggie Shannon had 62 yards and a touchdown on eight carries, Edward Tiller 49 yards and a TD on nine carries, Franklin Richardson ran or two scores and Jamier Bey had a 59-yard scoring run.

 

           Richardson completed 7 of 9 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Bey had five catches for 57 yards and a TD.

 

           Javonte Brown led the SHS defense with 10 tackles, two of them for a loss.

 

           Waccamaw 50

           Andrews 14

 

           Andrews – Waccamaw improved to 3-1 with a 50-14 victory over Andrews at the AHS field.

 

           The Warriors scored 14 points in each of the first three quarters.

 

           Andre Grate rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while completing 4 of 7 passes for 37 yards and a score. Adrian Grate Jr. had two catches for 16 yards and a TD while rushing for 34 yards on 10 carries.

 

           Kevin Jackson and Bryce Holloway both ran for two touchdowns. Jackson had a fumble recovery and seven tackles on defense while Jhustyn Funnye had an interception.

 

           J.L Mann 14

           Easley 13

 

           Greenville – J.L Mann squeezed out a 14-13 victory over Easley at the JLMHS field.

 

           AJ Bush had seven catches for 62 yards and a touchdown to lead J.L. Mann. KV Massey rushed for 60 yards on 12 carries, while Gage Watkins completed 15 of 22 passes for 82 yards.

 

           Philip Georgopoulus kicked two field goals. Buddy Griffin ran for the 2-point conversion.

 

           Major Workman had five tackles, three of them for a loss, and one sack to lead the defense. 

SCHSL Release 2026-2028 Realignment Final

By Staff Reports • December 22, 2025
SCHSL Release 2026-2028 Realignment Final Columbia, SC (12-19-25) -- The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has finalized the classification placement of all schools beginning with the 2026-27 school year. This classification placement will be in effect for two years. The guidelines established by the Reclassification/Realignment Guidelines Committee served as the blueprint for schools’ placements. Schools were assigned based on their enrollment count, to include district additions and the 3.0 multiplier. Flexibility, as approved by the Reclassification/Realignment Guidelines Committee, was also used with consideration given to geographics and travel. “Appreciation is expressed to those who served on the Reclassification/Realignment Guidelines Committee,” said Dr. Jerome Singleton, Commissioner of the SCHSL. “Classification placement of schools is the initial phase of the process. The next step for the League staff is to place the schools into regions in their respective classifications.” The SCHSL’s Executive Committee will meet January 13-14, 2026, to hear appeals regarding the classification placements. The final reclassifications are attached.

Stratford’s Davis Leads South Carolina to 17-7 Win in 89th Shrine Bowl

By David Shelton • December 21, 2025
By David Shelton Senior Writer Spartanburg – Stratford quarterback Jachin Davis threw a pair of touchdown passes and South Carolina defeated North Carolina, 17-7, in the 89 th Shrine Bowl all-star game in Spartanburg on December 20. Davis , named the offensive most valuable player for the Sandlappers, completed 10 of 15 passes for 184 yards in the game. He is headed to Liberty University as an early enrollee. “Great experience and great to get a win,” Davis said. “Playing with all of these great players was something I will never forget.” South Carolina dominated the game defensively, allowing only 136 total yards. The Tarheels completed just five of 19 passes. Stratford running back Maliq McGowan , a late addition to the roster, finished as the leading rusher for South Carolina with 42 yards on nine carries. West Ashley’s Bristol Biegenzahn played on the defensive front for the Sandlappers while Berkeley’s Zion Britt started on the offensive line. Cross safety, and South Carolina signee Caden Ramsey , Berkeley linebacker Gehad Sneed , and Timberland offensive lineman Desmond Green, who is headed to Florida, also played for the Sandlappers. “You win all-star games with defense and our defense was outstanding,” said SC head coach Paul Sutherland , who retired as the head coach at Liberty High after the season. “Glad to get the win for South Carolina. The kids were great. I am very blessed to have had this opportunity.” It took less than 10 seconds for the Sandlappers to score the game’s first touchdown as Davis combined with Dillon receiver Zay Robertson , heading to North Carolina , on an 80-yard bomb on the first play of the game for a quick 7-0 lead. Robertson finished the game with four catches for 131 yards. “He’s a great player,” said Davis of Robertson. “Getting that first touchdown was a tone setter.” South Carolina lost fumbles on their next two possessions, the second miscue leading to North Carolina’s game-tying touchdown after a 23-yard drive. Spartanburg’s Will Love , heading to Virginia Tech , kicked a 35-yard field goal late in the second quarter for a 10-7 halftime lead for the Sandlappers. South Carolina’s last play offensive snap in the game was Davis’s nine-yard touchdown pass to Jude Hall of Christ Church with :59 seconds left on the game clock. Chester linebacker Terry Rayford , who had 11 tackles, was the defensive most valuable player for the Sandlappers. Dorman's Kentavion Anderson and Ridge View's Jordan Best recorded interceptions The win gives South Carolina a 48-34 lead in the series. There have been seven ties.

SCHSL releases proposed reclassification for 2026-27, '27-28 school years

By Dennis Brunson hssr.com Associate Editor • December 20, 2025
Proposal has AAAAA going from 54 schools to 40 and not being split into divisions

OCA Wins Third Consecutive State Title with 28-7 Win Over BHP

By David Shelton • December 19, 2025
Oceanside senior WR, Terence Johnson, a Shrine Bowl all-star game selection, had 57 catches for 1,153 yards and 17 touchdowns plus 9 rushing touchdowns this season.

Panthers aim to remain a contender

By Roger Lee • December 19, 2025
Running back Grayson Salego is one of several starters who should return to the Panthers’ football team next season. Photo by Roger Lee. 

Timberland girls basketball team off to torrid start

By Rob Gantt • December 19, 2025
Timberland's Zion Prioleau, named on of Class AA's top seniors by the SC Basketball Coaches Association, averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.8 steals per game in 2024-20225.

Wilson Hall senior class 32-7 last 3 years

By Dennis Brunson • December 19, 2025
 By Dennis Brunson hssr.com Associate Editor Sumter – The Wilson Hall football team played in its third straight SCISA AAA state championship game in November. And for the third straight year, the Barons came out on the short end of the stick. WH lost to Pinewood Prep for the second consecutive year, falling by a score of 55-13. That being said, Wilson Hall head coach Adam Jarecki could only praise his team, especially the 17-man senior class. “This group of seniors graduates with three trips to the state championship and not many people can say that,” Jarecki said of the Class of 2026, which went 32-7 over that 3-year stretch. “I’m extremely proud of them. They’re our leaders at the school. They’re the influential people at our school. We’d love to see them go out with success in the end, but what they accomplished is pretty special, and they’ve got to take pride in that. “They had a great year (finishing with an 11-2 record for the second straight year) and they’ve had a great career. It’s tough not to come out on top, but they know what it takes to get here and they bought into it.” Six of those seniors were among the eight Barons named to the All-Region 2-AAA team. Leading the way was quarterback Ford Wilder , who was selected as the Region Offensive Player of the Year. Wilder completed 41 of 79 passes for 565 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for 483 yards and 12 TDs on 87 carries. Senior running backs Ben McLaurin and Milling Galloway were selected. McLaurin rushed for 1,234 yars and 16 scores on 121 carries. Galloway rushed for 585 yards and 11 touchdowns 62 carries despite missing three games and the majority of a fourth due to injury. The other senior All-Region picks were free safety Harris Naylor and defensive linemen Walker Wilson and Andrew Howle . Naylor had 35 tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions and three pass deflections. Wilson had 39 tackles, seven TFLs, two quarterback sacks and one PD. Howle had 28 tackles, a team high nine TFLs and two sacks. The other two All-Region selections were junior defensive lineman Reese Wilson and junior linebacker Peyton Gilley . Reese Wilson shared the team lead in sacks with four to go with 21 tackles, eight TFLs, one PD and one fumble recovery. Gilley had a team high 61 tackles and shared the team lead in interceptions with three, returning one for a touchdown, to go with three sacks and six TFLs. Along with being All-Region picks, each of the eight were All-State selections and were chosen to play in the SCISA North-South All-Star Games.

Lee Academy basketball teams start slow

By Dennis Brunson • December 19, 2025
By Dennis Brunson Hssr.com Associate Editor Bishopville – Both the boys and girls basketball teams for Lee Academy got off to 1-3 starts, but neither of the head coaches are close to making a determination on what the season holds for their squads. “I am really excited about the team we have for this season,” said boys head coach Kemp DeWitt , who is in his second season at Lee. “We return four players that gave us crucial minutes last season. Brayden Davis , Cain June , Gavin Makela and Paxton Greene give me a solid base surrounded by the new faces we have this season. “We look to find our identity as a team before we head into Christmas break, so we can come out strong when region play starts.” Davis, a sophomore point guard, and June, a senior small forward, are the two returning starters. Davis was averaging 9.3 points per game, while June was scoring at a 9.0 clip. Makela is a junior center while Greene is a senior shooting guard. The other starter is junior power forward Aiden Fitzgerald . Greene was averaging 6.3 points, Fitzgerald 3.5 and Makela 1.6. Other members of the boys team are senior Collins Drayton , junior Cannon Hopkins , who was averaging 5.0, junior Tucker Rodgers , junior James Watson , junior Matthew Inabinet and junior Keegan Gainey . Girls head coach Kim Langston , a decades-long veteran of the SCISA wars, said she hadn’t seen enough of her team to form an opinion. The Lady Cavaliers are young with just one senior starter in Mazie Tomlinson . The other starters are junior Mallori Frye , sophomore Karagan Melton , freshman Kaisley Melton and eighth-grader Beth Whiteside . Karagan Melton was the leading scorer with a 9.5 average to go with 3.8 rebounds. Tomlinson was averaging 6.3 points, 3.3 steals, 4.3 assists and 9.5 boards, Whiteside was at 5.0 points, 1.0 blocked shots and 6.8 rebounds, Frye was averaging 2.0 points and 3.3 rebounds, and Kaisley Melton was averaging 2.3 steals, 2.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. The rest of the roster includes sophomore Emma Beasley , senior Sara Bell , senior Zana Brazell , senior Raylee Catoe and junior Addie Grace Wilkes . 4 CAVALIERS FOOTBALL ALL REGION The Lee football team had four players selected to the All-Region 1-Class A team. The selections were wide receiver/linebacker Cain June, senior quarterback/defensive back Andrew Bowers , senior offensive lineman/defensive lineman Hampton Layton and senior linebacker/running back Tucker Boyce .

LADY PATRIOTS READY FOR ANOTHER TITLE RUN

By Gerald Doolittle • December 18, 2025
Wardlaw Academy senior Taylor Hill during the 2025 championship game.

Thomas Heyward’s O’Banner ends stellar career

By David Shelton • December 18, 2025
Thomas Heyward's Tony O'Banner closes his high school FB career with 8,019 all-purpose yards and 96 career TDs.
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