High School Football

Story by Justin Mathis SPARTANBURG: After a two-year absence, the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas made its triumphant return for the 86th edition of the game, held at Viking Stadium on the campus of Spartanburg High School. It took a bit for the offenses to click, but both teams found their stride.  When the dust settled, …

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The preparations are over for the South Carolina and North Carolina Shrine Bowl teams. Saturday afternoon at Spartanburg High School the Sandlappers and Tarheels will meet in the 86th edition of this great charity game that benefits the Shriners’ Hospital for Children. Berkeley coach Jerry Brown, who played in the 1967 games and previously served …

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Shrine Bowl practice began Monday morning at Spartanburg High School. The teams went through a pair of workouts and will follow that schedule the rest of the week. The game will be play on Saturday at Spartanburg High School. Berkeley coach Jerry Brown, who played in the Shrine Bowl in 1967, is the head coach …

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Westside High football coach Scott Early Thursday was named the new Executive Director of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association replacing the retiring Shell Dula. Thursday in Myrtle Beach, the association’s board met and voted to name Earley to the post. Earley has also served as the director of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. Earley …

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By David Shelton Special to Sportstalk Media Network Columbia – Two of the most high-powered offenses in Class AAAA met in the state championship game on Dec. 3 at Benedict College as top-ranked and undefeated South Florence battled second-ranked Northwestern. The two offenses did not disappoint the huge crowd on hand. South Florence won their …

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Dutch Fork regained its hold on 5A football in South Carolina Saturday afternoon. The Silver Foxes, who lost in the championship game to Gaffney last year, throttled Fort Dorchester 47-10 at Benedict College for their seventh championship in the last ten years under coach Tom Knotts. It’s the 15th championship for Knotts in his coaching …

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After spotting Johnsonville an early 7-0 lead, Christ Church scored the next 29 points and rolled on to a 43-20 win over the Flashes to claim the 1A State Championship Friday night at Benedict College. It’s the fifth state championship for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers built a 29-7 lead on touchdown passes of 72 and …

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Abbeville is a regular participant in state championship games. Oceanside Collegiate is a newcomer. Friday afternoon at Benedict College, it was the veteran Panthers claiming their 12th state title, second most all-time with Summerville, with a 35-20 win over the Landsharks. For Abbeville coach Jamie Nickles, it’s his eighth state championship. The Panthers led 21-0 …

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In this era of pass-happy football, Beaufort won one for the old guys. The Eagles defeated Powdersville 41-31 Thursday night at Benedict College to win the 3A Championship and did so without attempting a pass. Instead, the Eagles rushed for 424 yards on 67 plays. Powdersville jumped out to a 14-0 lead but Beaufort tied …

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The field is set for the five state championship games next week at Benedict College in Columbia. Ten teams advanced Friday night by winning upper and lower state championships. Those teams regular title game participants like Dutch Fork, Fort Dorchester, Abbeville and Northwestern, and newcomers like Powdersville, Oceanside Collegiate and South Florence. Founders Federal High …

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