CARVERS BAY BEARSCOACH: Matthew Richard2023 RECORD: 5-72024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Waccamaw, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Andrews, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Latta, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Zyon Guiles; Jaquan Hannah; Kenard HeywardKEY LOSSES: Kenneth Bateman; Jasia Young; AJ JenkinsCOACH’S QUOTE: “We are excited about our young guys. We will be led by Zyon Guiles and our offensive and defensive lines. Up front will be the key to our success on both sides of the ball.”CENTRAL EAGLESCOACH: Jonathan Eason2023 RECORD: 3-82024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Lewisville, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Parkwood, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Lamar, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Blacksburg, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Anson, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Buford, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Cheraw, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Andrew Jackson, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Chesterfield, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. North Central, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: RB/DB Tray Wilson; RB/LB MJ Allen; QB Dwayne Louallen; OL Brandon Rollins;, OL Malik Gaskins; RB/DB Ashten Wilson; DL Kobe Davis; WR/DB Sean Davis; LB Caleb BlakeneyCOACH’S QUOTE: “We didn’t get to start until June with me being a new hire, but I’m excited about the improvement these guys have made so far. The buy-in from the players and coaches has been great this summer and I believe there is a core group of older and younger guys that we can build around. We will know where we are very early with preseason scrimmages and jamborees against multiple 4A and 5A teams and a very strong Lewisville team (in) Week 0. I look forward to seeing our guys compete on Friday nights.”CHESTERFIELD RAMSCOACH: Matt Quinn2023 RECORD: 2-82024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Great Falls, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 8 at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 C.A. Johnson, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at McBee, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at North Central, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Andrew Jackson, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Buford, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Central-Pageland, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Cheraw, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Qua Clark (WR), Tage Diggs (OL), Xavier Rivers (OL), Terrell Robinson (WR/DB), TJ McBride (ATH)COACH’S QUOTE: “This group of student-athletes has worked extremely hard in the short amount of time we’ve had together. They are passionate and hungry for success. The way they have worked this summer has been a pleasant surprise. Our coaches don’t have to motivate them to practice or workout they want to be here and they want to be different. They really want to prove people wrong!”DARLINGTON FALCONSCOACH: Jamie Johnson2023 RECORD: 4-72024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Lamar, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. North Myrtle Beach, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Lugoff-Elgin, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Cheraw, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at South Florence, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Wilson, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: QB Jaylen Augustus; RB Troy Hailey; WR Jamascus Brown; WR Chad Rubin; OL Shawn Zimmerman; OL Jaiden Williams-Green; OL Gabe Martinez; OL Bo Andrews; DL Treyshawn James; DL Dedrion Durant; DB Orieon Small; LB Nygel McFadden; DB Nyquan Williams; DB Khalil Green; DL Nydrez WallsKEY LOSSES: WR Keenan Dubose; LB Zavion Mouzon; OL/DL Dinari Chapman; OL/DL Treyvion Johnson; TE Jermaine Jones; WR Markis WellsCOACH’S QUOTE: “This group has done nothing but work hard this offseason. They have bought into what we are trying to achieve. The future is bright for Falcon football.”DILLON WILDCATSCOACH: Kelvin Roller2023 RECORD: 10-22024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Scotland, 7 p.m.Aug. 30 at Socastee, 7 p.m.Sept. 6 at Wilson, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Marion, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Hartsville, 7 p.m.Oct. 4 at Loris, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Aynor, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Marlboro County, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Waccamaw, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Zay Robertson WR/DB; Jamarion Fling RB/DB; Rahmond Hamilton QB; Domanick Felton RB; Keryien Brown LB; Daniel Capehart LB; Zavian Deberry DL; Kiele Pompey OL; Mishaad Gilchrest OL.KEY LOSSES: Josiah Thompson OL; Jayden Benjamin OL; Sirmod McCallum LB; Shawn Samuel TECOACH’S QUOTE: “In today’s sports world it’s becoming more and more difficult to drive home the TEAM concept. The teams that are able to come together unselfishly to bring a collaborative effort to achieve team success are usually the teams that are successful.”EAST CLARENDON WOLVERINESCOACH: Larry Cornelius2023 RECORD: 5-62024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Ridgeland, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Lake City, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Manning, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Mullins, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Atlantic Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Marion, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: LB/RB Hunter Mixon; WR/DB Whit Nesbitt; QB/ATH/DB Takoda Cornelius; OL/LB Mike Woods; OL/DL Xavier Smith; OL/DL Jaylon Barron; RB/DB Jay WebbKEY LOSSES: HB/LB Ryan Sullivan; HB/LB Tucker Owens; RB Rod ShawCOACH’S QUOTE: “We are excited to see what the 2024 season has in store for us. We have many of our starters returning from last season (eight on defense, seven on offense), so just looking at building off of our success from the second half of the 2023 season.”FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EAGLESCOACH: Neil Minton2023 RECORD: 8-52024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Dillon Christian, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Heathwood Hall, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Pee Dee Academy, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Williamsburg Academy, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 3 at Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Camden Military, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Northside Christian, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Trinity Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Dawson Anderson, Austin Johnson, Stone Poston, Dylan Frederick, Brooks Poston, Gavin Holt, Josh Davis, Andrew Miller, Hayden SchwabKEY LOSSES: Jameson Berry, Juels Huntley, Dakota LawsonCOACH’S QUOTE: “We lost some big-time players from last year, but we have a solid young team. I am really proud of the work they are putting in. What we may lack in size and number, we will make up for in character and hard work. I am proud to be a part of Florence Christian football and this 2024 team is going to be a joy to coach.”HANNAH-PAMPLICO RAIDERSCOACH: Trey Woodberry2023 RECORD: 3-82024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Heathwood Hall, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Waccamaw, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Carvers Bay, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Latta, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Wade Poston; Jamarcus Williams; Tylin Jenkins; Will Faulkenberry; Brandon CoxKEY LOSSES: Logan Bass; Avery StoneCOACH’S QUOTE: “The key to our season will be staying healthy. When we were healthy last year, we were as good as anyone.”HARTSVILLE RED FOXESCOACH: Jeff Calabrese2023 RECORD: 8-42024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 30 vs. Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Camden, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Rock Hill, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Dillon, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Wilson, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Darlington, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. South Florence, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: RB Hakeem Watters; ATH EJ Smith; OL Deric Brown; DL Jackson Chavis; LB Web Barnes; LB Coleman Radcliff; LB Xavier Robinson; DB DaMarion CoeKEY LOSSES: QB McKendrie Douglas; RB Carmello McDaniel; OL Slayton Stokes.COACH’S QUOTE: “We must work extremely hard, every single day, to maximize our abilities.”JOHNSONVILLE FLASHESCOACH: Ken Cribb2023 RECORD: 11-32024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Chesterfield, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Waccamaw, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Carvers Bay, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Latta, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Landyn Cribb; Bubba Tapia; Taysawn Brown; Quandrell WoodberryKEY LOSSES: Neil Martin; Malik Shippy; Travis WilsonCOACH’S QUOTE: “We are a very young team who hopes to get better each week and be our best in the playoffs.”HEMINGWAY TIGERSCOACH: Michael Donald2023 RECORD: 1-102024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Mullins, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Orangeburg-Wilkerson, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Burke, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.Oct 11. at Latta, 7:30 p.m.Oct 18. at Cavers Bay, 7:30 p.m.Oct 25. Green Sea-Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Jhamuari Greene; Kamari White; Amari White; Reed Pressley; Josh EaddyCOACH’S QUOTE: “These young men have been working hard this summer. I am looking forward to watching them compete on Friday nights.”KINGSTREE BLAZERSCOACH: Brian Smith2023 RECORD: 5-62024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Carvers Bay, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Timberland, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Marion, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Lake City, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Manning, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Mullins, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Atlantic Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: DE Malcolm Salters; DT Mycheal Edwards-Wallace; DB Tyleek Dukes; WR Xavier Dukes; WR Khaled Riggins; DB Bryson Epps; OLB Benjamin Washington; OLB Maleek DukesKEY LOSSES: DT James Brockington; QB Jashaun DorseyCOACH’S QUOTE: “Looking forward to the season and seeing the growth our team has made.”LAKE CITY PANTHERSCOACH: Ronnie Baker. Interim Coach Jamison Estep2023 RECORD: 4-72024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Myrtle Beach, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Timberland, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at May River, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Lamar, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Mullins, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Atlantic Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Marion, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Manning, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Torrance Wilson; Treshon Burgess; Blayne Edwards; Conner Lane; Messiah Singletary; Amari HannaKEY LOSSES: Andre McFadden; Shemar Thomas; Ja’kari Fullard; Dallas DavisLAKE VIEW WILD GATORSCOACH: Daryl King2023 RECORD: 7-42024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 22 vs. Marion, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Mullins, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Carvers Bay, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Latta, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.KEY RETURNERS: Kason Herlong QB; Tyrell Foxworth RB; Lance Floyd OL; Landon King LB; Seth Deeese LB; Dawson Hunt LB; Zy’Darrius Inman DL.KEY LOSSES: Jayden Ford; DJ Hardee; Tamir Bellmon; Camden UmphriesCOACH’S QUOTE: “We are looking forward the new season. A few returners will mix in with several young guys to try and make a successful season.”LAMAR SILVER FOXESCOACH: Stephen Burris2023 RECORD: 9-4Aug. 23 vs. Darlington, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Central, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Lake City, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at North Central, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at McBee, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Great Falls, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 28 vs. Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at CA Johnson, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Lewisville, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: OL/DL Kendall Walton; WR/DB Zoom Jackson; TE/LB Nyshaun Quillen; RB/DB Alvion Ward; RB/DB Kamon Miller; OL/DL Tahj Johnson; QB Zori Pierce; OL/DL Davaughn LocustKEY LOSSES: Montavis Dolford; Keaton Braddock; Otis SamuelCOACH’S QUOTE: “We have to fill some big holes, but return an experienced core that has played a lot of football together. We will be led by our offensive line and a group of 11 seniors.”LATTA VIKINGSCOACH: Brandon Iseman2023 RECORD: 9-22024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at East Columbus (N.C.), 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Marion, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. McBee, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Latta, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Carvers Bay, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: DE Jakoby German; WR Makinley Wallace; LB Amir Roger; OL Kyree Williams; LB X. Bethea; OL/DL Zach Page; OL/DL Enriquez Purnell; OL/DL Logan Byrd; DB Fischer Richardson; LB KJ Evans; WR/DB Tymir Durant; OL/DL Thomas Jones; K Conley DaileyKEY LOSSES: Senior classLEE CENTRAL STALLIONSCOACH: Justin Danner2023 RECORD: 4-52024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Timberland, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Burke, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Chesterfield, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Great Falls, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 Lewisville, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Lamar, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 McBee, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at CA Johnson, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: JuJu Davis; Chuck Harry; Shadrach Williams.KEY LOSSES: Jamarion RobinsonCOACH’S QUOTE: “Working to be better in 2024.”MARION SWAMP FOXESCOACH: Brian Hennecy2023 RECORD: 10-22024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 22 at Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Latta, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at West Florence, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Dillon, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Mullins, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Atlantic Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Lake City, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Manning, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Tyrice Davis; Jamerson Davis; Dramere Pearson; Jahmere Tart; Amari Green; Jaquan Ritter; Geomari WarrenKEY LOSSES: Quay’sheed Scott; Tyshawn Sanders; Gabriel Cusack; Richard Eaddy; Cameron Felder; Jamorius Wilson; Ronqarius Jamison; Jamarius Williams; Jabari Swinney; Jhamorious Rollins; Ya’Veon Brunson; Parker BaileyCOACH’S QUOTE: “This team has improved throughout the summer in preparation for the season. The freshmen class will see lots of action along with the few returners from last season. We have to learn to get better daily as the region schedule has increased with the amount of teams. We play a tough non-region schedule to prepare us for the region games.”McBEE PANTHERSCOACH: Andy Karcher2023 RECORD: 7-52024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Cheraw, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. North Central, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Latta, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Buford, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Chesterfield, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Lamar, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at CA Johnson, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Lewisville, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Great Falls, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: DeVarius Ponds; Jasson Brockington; Tryek Wright; JJ Melton; Hayden Griggs; DJ Harper; Jakari Holloman; Tylique JoinesKEY LOSSES: OL/DL William King; OL/DL Shawn Price; LB/RB Evan Talbert; OL Elijiah BillingsleyCOACH’S QUOTE: “Our young men have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. We return a lot of talent at the skills positions and are excited for the potential that we have with our offensive and defensive lines. We feel our region has improved with the addition of Lamar and Lee Central and we are looking forward to competing for a region title again this year. Last year was a great learning experience (for) our guys and we are looking to build on that this year.”MULLINS AUCTIONEERSCOACH: Marc Lowery2023 RECORD: 0-102024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Lake View, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Latta, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Atlantic Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Marion, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Lake City, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Manning, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: FB/DL/LB Lonnie Alston; QB KaNazzion Bethea; DB/RB LaBron Avant; OL/DL Jamell Crawford; OL/DL Kion Cribb; DB/WR Zahan Grant; TE/DE Braden Hughs; WR/DE Ayntwan Crawford; RB/WR Justin ReavesKEY LOSSES: DB/WR JJ Davis; DB/WR Taymore OwensCOACH’S QUOTE: “The Aucs had a very productive offseason. We are trying to instill the attitude that games are played in the fall, but won with the hard work, conditioning and preparation done in the spring and summer. I couldn’t be prouder of the work and dedication these young men have shown since the end of the 2023 season.”PEE DEE ACADEMY GOLDEN EAGLESCOACH: Jonathan King2023 RECORD: 3-82024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. Trinity Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Williamsburg Academy, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Florence Christian, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at St. John’s Christian, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Lee Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Hilton Head Prep, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Carolina Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Bethesda Academy, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Dillon Christian, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: OL/DL Hayden Spivey; OL/DL Keeton Cribbs; QB/DB Colby Richardson; WR/LB/PK Miles Trussell; LB/RB Tristan Heckman; LB/RB Judson MartinKEY LOSSES: LB Will Bass; WR/DB Hughes Elvington; LB/RB Slate Lewis; DB/WR Cutter Miller; WR Landon NoblesCOACH’S QUOTE: “We return a good many of our skill position players and our entire offensive line from last season, which we hope will be a big boost for us right off the bat. A very large senior class brings lots of experience and leadership for offense, defense and special teams. We’ve had a productive summer in the weight room, now we need to carry that work into our preseason practices. Moving to 2A football will put us in a new region that includes the defending SCISA 2A state champion Bethesda Academy and Dillon Christian, who looks to be a very talented team on the rise. Non-region will be incredibly challenging as we face Trinity, Williamsburg, and Florence Christian in three of our first four games of the season.”SOUTH FLORENCE BRUINSCOACH: Drew Marlowe2023 RECORD: 14-12024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 vs. West Florence, 8 p.m.Aug. 30 at Summerville, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at Northwestern, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Fort Dorchester, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Darlington, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Wilson, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 vs. Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Jayden Sellers; Zion Gilbert; Raleigh Jett; Amare Adams; Terry Gordon; Amare ReavesKEY LOSSES: 29 seniorsTHE KING’S ACADEMY LIONSCOACH: Keith Rogers2023 RECORD: 1-82024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 16 at Harvest Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 23 vs. Conway Christian, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Cross, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Holly Hill Academy, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Jefferson Davis, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Cathedral Academy, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Conway Christian, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Cross, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Holly Hill Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Jefferson Davis, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: WR/LB Lucas Fields; RB/LB Tyler Merritts; OL/DL Matthew Bell; WR/DB Aubrey Cannon; WR/DB Daniel DavisKEY LOSSES: Six seniorsCOACH’S QUOTE: “This year TKA will be playing 8-man football. Our number of players over the last couple of years has decreased and we felt that for safety reasons we should make this change at this time. This area is rich in football tradition and 8-man will still be a big challenge, but it gives a better opportunity to have some depth and opportunity to develop our younger players.”TRINITY COLLEGIATE TITANSCOACH: Jared Amell2023 RECORD: 4-72024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Pee Dee Academy, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Ben Lippen, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Pinewood Prep, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. First Baptist, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Dillon Christian, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 at Northside Christian, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Camden Military, 4:30 p.m.Oct. 11 vs. Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Florence Christian, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: WR/DB Logan Galloway; TE/DE James Herbert; OL/DL Caden Hodge; OL/DL Charlie McKay; TE/LB Mac Burch; OL/DL Jonathon Cottingham; OL/DL Kyler Johnson; WR/DB Davidson Lynch; TE/LB Owen Bexl QB Cade AmellKEY LOSSES: Courtlyn Brunson; Jahmir Edwards; Jay Riddle; Gates ChapmanCOACH’S QUOTE: “We are very excited about this year’s team and their potential. There is a great mix of veterans and talented young players coming up as well. It should be a great year of Titan football.”WEST FLORENCE KNIGHTSCOACH: Jody Jenerette2023 RECORD: 5-62024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at South Florence, 8 p.m.Aug. 30 at Myrtle Beach, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Marion, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 vs. Wilson, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 at Lugoff-Elgin, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 3 vs. Sumter, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Blythewood, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Ridge View, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Westwood, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Spring Valley, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: Keshawn Johnson; Terry Lowery; Jamie Williamson; Bobby PattersonKEY LOSSES: Kelvin Hunter; Franklin EmersonCOACH’S QUOTE: “This is probably my favorite group of kids that I have ever been around. In a time where it is easy to bail when things get tough or run away from competition, this group loves each other. I can’t wait to crank up!”WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY STALLIONSCOACH: Tyler Boyd2023 RECORD: 12-12024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 at Pee Dee Academy, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Thomas Heyward, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Florence Christian, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. The King’s Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Carolina Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Lee Academy, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Faith Christian, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Dorchester Academy, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: OL/DL Wyatt Floyd; OL/LB Layton Morris; WR/DB Bryce Blackburn; WR/DB William Caulder; LB Ty Tilton; OL/DL Drake Evans; QB/DB Micah Balder; RB/LB Travis Bennett; RB/DB Jay Kellahan.KEY LOSSES: Teague Ward, Conrad Balder, Blake Hedrick, Camden Moore, JD Sholar, Kam Morris, Landon Strong, Wes SmithWILSON TIGERSINTERIM COACH: Darryl Page2023 RECORD: 3-72024 SCHEDULE:Aug. 23 at Conway, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 30 vs. Gilbert, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. Dillon, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at West Florence, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20 vs. Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 11 at Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at South Florence, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Darlington, 7:30 p.m.TOP RETURNERS: LB B.J. Davis; RB/LB Tamonti Benjamin; DE/HB Lleon Eagleton; DB Zion Mack; ATH KJ Myers; OL Amir Gee; OL Braden McBride; QB Tristian Howard; QB Jamaury Echols; WR My’Quan McWhiteCOACH’S QUOTE: “We will be a hard working football team, that strives to be 1-0 every week.”

August 22, 2024 | Morning News (Florence, SC)
Author/Byline: From staff reports | Section: Football