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During the season Ethan Long’s teammates called him The Tank but on Sunday they dubbed him the Patriots’ MVP.
During the team’s 2011 varsity football banquet held at Charleston Southern University, the senior quarterback received the Patriots most prestigious award.
During the team’s 2011 varsity football banquet held at Charleston Southern University, the senior quarterback received the Patriots most prestigious award.
The Eagles came out of the locker room at the half Friday determined to not let the Swamp Foxes prevent them from making their second consecutive trip to the Class II-AAAA championship.
Greenwood (13-1) turned in an impressive second-half performance to earn a 36-21 victory over Ashley Ridge (10-4) in a semi-final playoff game. The Swamp Foxes were eliminated with the loss while the Eagles advance to face Goose Creek Saturday at Clemson in the title game.
Greenwood (13-1) turned in an impressive second-half performance to earn a 36-21 victory over Ashley Ridge (10-4) in a semi-final playoff game. The Swamp Foxes were eliminated with the loss while the Eagles advance to face Goose Creek Saturday at Clemson in the title game.
Fort Dorchester graduate Mike Sellers has been named to three different all-conference football teams.
Sellers, an offensive lineman for The Citadel who earlier received first-team all-conference honors from the Southern Conference coaches, is one of four Bulldogs named to this year’s SoCon Media All-Conference Team, which was released last week. Punter Cass Couey and defensive lineman Derek Douglas were named to the first team and Sellers and defensive lineman Chris Billingslea garnered second-team honors.
Sellers, an offensive lineman for The Citadel who earlier received first-team all-conference honors from the Southern Conference coaches, is one of four Bulldogs named to this year’s SoCon Media All-Conference Team, which was released last week. Punter Cass Couey and defensive lineman Derek Douglas were named to the first team and Sellers and defensive lineman Chris Billingslea garnered second-team honors.
The Ashley Ridge football team hits the road Friday for its first semi-final playoff appearance.
The Swamp Foxes (10-3) will play at Greenwood (12-1) in the semi-finals of the Division 2-AAAA state football playoffs. The winner of the game will advance to the state championship game at noon Dec. 3 at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.
The Swamp Foxes (10-3) will play at Greenwood (12-1) in the semi-finals of the Division 2-AAAA state football playoffs. The winner of the game will advance to the state championship game at noon Dec. 3 at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.
Ashley Ridge drove 64 yards in the final 90 seconds of Friday’s second-round playoff game to keep its season alive.
Stratford was a first down away from eliminating the Swamp Foxes from the Division II-AAAA state football playoffs, but the Ashley Ridge defense forced the Knights to punt and give the Foxes one final chance.
Stratford was a first down away from eliminating the Swamp Foxes from the Division II-AAAA state football playoffs, but the Ashley Ridge defense forced the Knights to punt and give the Foxes one final chance.
The Green Wave football team was eliminated from the Division 1-AAAA state playoffs Friday in the second round.
Summerville’s season ended with a 56-20 loss to Byrnes. According to preps.goupstate.com, Rebel quarterback Shuler Bentley passed for 230 yards and four touchdowns and the Byrnes’ defense held Summerville to approximately 200 yards total offense as Byrnes improved to 11-2 on the season and advanced to the state semi-finals. Summerville finishes its season at 8-5.
Summerville’s season ended with a 56-20 loss to Byrnes. According to preps.goupstate.com, Rebel quarterback Shuler Bentley passed for 230 yards and four touchdowns and the Byrnes’ defense held Summerville to approximately 200 yards total offense as Byrnes improved to 11-2 on the season and advanced to the state semi-finals. Summerville finishes its season at 8-5.
Several Pinewood football players will have unique opportunities this post season.
Pinewood senior Michael Pendley has been selected to play in the Oasis All Star Shrine Classic on Nov. 25 at Charlotte Country Day School. Pendley, a 6-foot-6 inch, 260-pound defensive lineman, was selected for the honor after he accumulated 58 solo tackles this season. He also had five sacks and two fumble recoveries.
Pinewood senior Michael Pendley has been selected to play in the Oasis All Star Shrine Classic on Nov. 25 at Charlotte Country Day School. Pendley, a 6-foot-6 inch, 260-pound defensive lineman, was selected for the honor after he accumulated 58 solo tackles this season. He also had five sacks and two fumble recoveries.
Two of the most storied football programs in the state will meet on the gridiron this week.
Summerville (8-4) travels to the Up State Friday to take on James F. Byrnes (10-2) in the second round of the Division 1-AAAA playoffs.
Summerville (8-4) travels to the Up State Friday to take on James F. Byrnes (10-2) in the second round of the Division 1-AAAA playoffs.
Ashley Ridge gets a rematch this week with the team that defeated it in week three of the season.
The Swamp Foxes (9-3) host Stratford (9-3) Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the second round of the Division II-AAAA state playoffs. The first time the teams met, Stratford moved the ball well and capitalized on Ashley Ridge mistakes to earn a 31-24 victory. Swamp Fox coach Kenny Walker is hoping this time his team will do a better job protecting the ball and get different results.
The Swamp Foxes (9-3) host Stratford (9-3) Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the second round of the Division II-AAAA state playoffs. The first time the teams met, Stratford moved the ball well and capitalized on Ashley Ridge mistakes to earn a 31-24 victory. Swamp Fox coach Kenny Walker is hoping this time his team will do a better job protecting the ball and get different results.
A botched play-after-touchdown attempt cost Fort Dorchester its best shot at beating Summerville in years.
Sophomore running back Devon Anderson led Summerville (8-4) to a 28-27 victory over Fort Dorchester (7-5) Friday in the opening round of the Division 1-AAAA playoffs. The Patriots’ season is over while the Green Wave advances to face Byrnes on the road.
Sophomore running back Devon Anderson led Summerville (8-4) to a 28-27 victory over Fort Dorchester (7-5) Friday in the opening round of the Division 1-AAAA playoffs. The Patriots’ season is over while the Green Wave advances to face Byrnes on the road.
Ashley Ridge took charge in the second half Friday to earn a 48-7 victory over Laurens in the opening round of the Division II-AAAA state playoffs.
The Swamp Fox running tandem of Romelo Doctor and Vernon Moree provided four touchdowns and Ashley Ridge quarterback Jacob Thompson threw for approximately 150 yards as the Foxes earned their first home playoff victory. Senior receiver Seamus McKinney had four catches to account for more than 100 of Ashley Ridge’s receiving yards.
The Swamp Fox running tandem of Romelo Doctor and Vernon Moree provided four touchdowns and Ashley Ridge quarterback Jacob Thompson threw for approximately 150 yards as the Foxes earned their first home playoff victory. Senior receiver Seamus McKinney had four catches to account for more than 100 of Ashley Ridge’s receiving yards.
When Summerville faced Fort Dorchester earlier this season the game came down to the wire and there is no reason to expect things to be different when the rivals face off again in the opening round of the playoffs.
The Green Wave (7-4) hosts the Patriots (7-4) in an elimination game at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
The Green Wave (7-4) hosts the Patriots (7-4) in an elimination game at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Ashley Ridge opens the playoffs Friday at 7:30 p.m. when it hosts the Raiders of Laurens High School.
This year the Swamp Foxes claimed the Region 8-AAAA championship and finished the regular season with an 8-3 record to claim the No. 3 seed for the Division II-AAAA playoffs. Laurens placed fourth in Region 1-AAAA and finished with a 5-6 record to earn the No. 15 seed.
This year the Swamp Foxes claimed the Region 8-AAAA championship and finished the regular season with an 8-3 record to claim the No. 3 seed for the Division II-AAAA playoffs. Laurens placed fourth in Region 1-AAAA and finished with a 5-6 record to earn the No. 15 seed.
Ashley Ridge won a heated battle with Fort Dorchester Thursday to claim the Region 8-AAAA championship outright.
All the starters for the Swamp Fox offensive backfield were in on multiple scores and the Ashley Ridge defense played like a unit on a mission as the Foxes handed the Patriots a 42-35 loss to complete a clean sweep of the region in the team’s second season competing at the Class AAAA level.
All the starters for the Swamp Fox offensive backfield were in on multiple scores and the Ashley Ridge defense played like a unit on a mission as the Foxes handed the Patriots a 42-35 loss to complete a clean sweep of the region in the team’s second season competing at the Class AAAA level.
Summerville finished its regular season with a lackluster win over Colleton County.
The Green Wave traveled to the winless Cougars on Friday and earned a 21-7 victory to improve to 7-4 on the season with a 2-2 mark in region play. Summerville advances to host Fort Dorchester in the opening round of the Class 1-AAAA playoffs Nov. 11 while Colleton (0-11, 0-4) saw its season come to an end.
The Green Wave traveled to the winless Cougars on Friday and earned a 21-7 victory to improve to 7-4 on the season with a 2-2 mark in region play. Summerville advances to host Fort Dorchester in the opening round of the Class 1-AAAA playoffs Nov. 11 while Colleton (0-11, 0-4) saw its season come to an end.
The Summerville JV football team closed its season with a 20-14 loss to Colleton County Nov. 3.
The Green Wave rushed for 277 yards and passed for another 51 yards, but a fumble late in the game cost Summerville the game. The Wave had the ball and a chance for a scoring drive in the closing minutes but then the Cougars recovered a fumble in the end zone with 3:30 remaining to take the six-point lead.
The Green Wave rushed for 277 yards and passed for another 51 yards, but a fumble late in the game cost Summerville the game. The Wave had the ball and a chance for a scoring drive in the closing minutes but then the Cougars recovered a fumble in the end zone with 3:30 remaining to take the six-point lead.
Gregg capped a perfect season Wednesday with a 24-6 win over DuBose in the District Two Middle School Football championship game.
Brandon Brown scored two touchdowns and the Gregg defense made two interceptions to stop a pair of Wildcat drives as the Mustangs improved to 8-0. DuBose, which won the championship last year, dropped to 5-3 and finished in second place for the league.
Brandon Brown scored two touchdowns and the Gregg defense made two interceptions to stop a pair of Wildcat drives as the Mustangs improved to 8-0. DuBose, which won the championship last year, dropped to 5-3 and finished in second place for the league.
Summerville, Ashley Ridge, Fort Dorchester and Woodland high schools will all be represented during this year’s South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association North-South All-star Game.
Officials recently released the rosters of players who will compete in the 64th annual All-star event. Scheduled for Dec. 10 at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, the game will pit some of the best senior football players from the southern part of South Carolina up against some of the top seniors from the northern part of the state. The athletes come from all regions and classifications and were each nominated by their high school coach.
Officials recently released the rosters of players who will compete in the 64th annual All-star event. Scheduled for Dec. 10 at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, the game will pit some of the best senior football players from the southern part of South Carolina up against some of the top seniors from the northern part of the state. The athletes come from all regions and classifications and were each nominated by their high school coach.
The Green Wave is looking to turn things around when it travels to Walterboro this week.
Just three weeks ago Summerville was 6-2 and in good position entering the final stretch of the regular season. But then the Wave dropped two games in a row, both region contests, so it now has its back against the wall.
Just three weeks ago Summerville was 6-2 and in good position entering the final stretch of the regular season. But then the Wave dropped two games in a row, both region contests, so it now has its back against the wall.
SUMMERVILLE -- Though not a thing of beauty, Beaufort football coach Mark Clifford will take a win anyway he can get it.
Despite five turnovers, the Eagles found a way to knock off Summerville, 17-7, on Friday to even their record at 5-5 with one regular season game to play.
Despite five turnovers, the Eagles found a way to knock off Summerville, 17-7, on Friday to even their record at 5-5 with one regular season game to play.
The Pinewood Panthers football team ended its regular season campaign last Friday night by falling 34-7 to the Porter-Gaud Cyclones.
The Panthers finished the season with a 2-8 record after having to deal with a big, talented quarterback in Hudson Worthy and strong running by Thomas Rogers.
The Panthers finished the season with a 2-8 record after having to deal with a big, talented quarterback in Hudson Worthy and strong running by Thomas Rogers.
Receiver TJ Smith had a 20-yard touchdown reception and rushed for a TD Friday to lead Fort Dorchester to a 28-10 win over Wando.
It was the third straight victory for the Patriots, which improved their record to 7-3 with only one game remaining in the regular season. The Fort can clinch a share of the Region 8-AAAA title with a win over Ashley Ridge this week. Wando dropped to 5-5.
It was the third straight victory for the Patriots, which improved their record to 7-3 with only one game remaining in the regular season. The Fort can clinch a share of the Region 8-AAAA title with a win over Ashley Ridge this week. Wando dropped to 5-5.
Goose Creek carried a 41-point lead into the half Friday en route to a 65-3 win over Ashley Ridge.
“We are playing really well right now,” Goose Creek coach Chuck Reedy said. “We are doing a good job of getting the ball to our key players and making plays. This is two games in a row where we haven’t punted. Our defense is also playing great. When they can stop teams on their first few possessions and give us good field possession we can put a game away.”
“We are playing really well right now,” Goose Creek coach Chuck Reedy said. “We are doing a good job of getting the ball to our key players and making plays. This is two games in a row where we haven’t punted. Our defense is also playing great. When they can stop teams on their first few possessions and give us good field possession we can put a game away.”
Johnston McCurry and David Coccoli were both in on two touchdowns Oct. 27 as the Green Wave JV defeated Beaufort 21-14.
In the first quarter, McCurry connected with Coccoli on an 86-yard TD pass for a 6-0 Summerville lead.
In the first quarter, McCurry connected with Coccoli on an 86-yard TD pass for a 6-0 Summerville lead.
The Patriots are looking to notch their third straight win as they host the Warriors this week for their final home game of the regular season.
Fort Dorchester (6-3) is coming off wins over West Ashley and James Island while the Wando (5-4) is coming off a loss to region power Goose Creek. Patriot coach Steve LaPrad is expecting a tough contest, but hopes his team can ride the momentum it has built up to another victory.
Fort Dorchester (6-3) is coming off wins over West Ashley and James Island while the Wando (5-4) is coming off a loss to region power Goose Creek. Patriot coach Steve LaPrad is expecting a tough contest, but hopes his team can ride the momentum it has built up to another victory.
This week the Swamp Foxes face the team that has dominated the Lowcountry all season.
Ashley Ridge travels to Goose Creek tonight looking to do what no other local team has done, beat the Gators.
Ashley Ridge travels to Goose Creek tonight looking to do what no other local team has done, beat the Gators.
The Summerville JV football team fell 7-6 at home Oct. 20 as Ashley Ridge claimed a big victory.
The game was a defensive battle from the get go. After a scoreless quarter, Summerville’s Kevin Dickinson intercepted a Swamp Fox pass and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown. However, the extra-point kick was no good.
The game was a defensive battle from the get go. After a scoreless quarter, Summerville’s Kevin Dickinson intercepted a Swamp Fox pass and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown. However, the extra-point kick was no good.
The Green Wave hosts a key region matchup this week for its final home game of the regular season.
Summerville (6-3, 1-1) takes on Beaufort (4-5, 1-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Wave is hoping to bounce back from a loss to Ashley Ridge last week while the Eagles are looking to notch their second consecutive region win after defeating Colleton County a week ago.
Summerville (6-3, 1-1) takes on Beaufort (4-5, 1-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Wave is hoping to bounce back from a loss to Ashley Ridge last week while the Eagles are looking to notch their second consecutive region win after defeating Colleton County a week ago.
Fort Dorchester rolled over James Island Friday as it earned a 45-19 victory.
The Patriots took a 42-13 lead in the first half at James Island and coasted to the victory to improve to 6-3 on the year. The Trojans, playing without their first-string quarterback, fell to 4-5.
The Patriots took a 42-13 lead in the first half at James Island and coasted to the victory to improve to 6-3 on the year. The Trojans, playing without their first-string quarterback, fell to 4-5.
Pinewood entertained Augusta Christian for homecoming Friday night in Summerville.
The Panthers played with more energy and determination than they did last week, but it was the Lions who came out with a 37-10 win.
The Panthers played with more energy and determination than they did last week, but it was the Lions who came out with a 37-10 win.
The Green Wave volleyball team reeled off its seventh straight region victory Thursday to capture the 2011 Region 8-AAAA championship outright.
Summerville (16-8, 7-1) split a tight tri-match with region foe Beaufort (8-9, 3-5) and non-region opponent Stratford Thursday to wrap up its regular season. The Wave defeated the Eagles 25-18, 25-22 before falling to Stratford 26-24, 25-23.
Summerville (16-8, 7-1) split a tight tri-match with region foe Beaufort (8-9, 3-5) and non-region opponent Stratford Thursday to wrap up its regular season. The Wave defeated the Eagles 25-18, 25-22 before falling to Stratford 26-24, 25-23.
Ashley Ridge converted three fumbles into touchdowns and held the Green Wave to a single score in the second half to earn its first victory over cross-town rival Summerville.
The Swamp Foxes (7-2, 3-0 in Region 8-AAAA) moved the ball well and capitalized on Green Wave (6-3, 1-1) mistakes as they earned a 36-21 victory to even the series to 1-1.
The Lowcountry continues to support young Luke Shamblin in his fight against cancer.
Every since Luke was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, his community has rallied behind his cause. Recently, two different groups are sponsoring campaigns to help boost the 9-year-old’s morale and help his family with medical costs.
Every since Luke was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, his community has rallied behind his cause. Recently, two different groups are sponsoring campaigns to help boost the 9-year-old’s morale and help his family with medical costs.
Both Summerville and Ashley Ridge have the opportunity to pull ahead in the race for the Region 8-AAAA championship this week.
The Swamp Foxes (6-2, 2-0 in region play) host Summerville (6-2, 1-0) for a key game Friday at 7:30 p.m. Nothing will be settled for sure this week because of other region contests looming in the final two weeks of the regular season, but with Fort Dorchester, Beaufort and Colleton County all already having at least one region loss the winner of this week’s rivalry game will control its own destiny.
The Swamp Foxes (6-2, 2-0 in region play) host Summerville (6-2, 1-0) for a key game Friday at 7:30 p.m. Nothing will be settled for sure this week because of other region contests looming in the final two weeks of the regular season, but with Fort Dorchester, Beaufort and Colleton County all already having at least one region loss the winner of this week’s rivalry game will control its own destiny.
Fort Dorchester travels to James Island this week to take on the Trojans.
The Patriots (5-3) are coming off a win over West Ashley while the Trojans (4-4) are coming off a loss to Goose Creek.
The Patriots (5-3) are coming off a win over West Ashley while the Trojans (4-4) are coming off a loss to Goose Creek.
