LOWCO PERSPECTIVE: Overlooked (so far), Beaufort star Kacy Fields not done proving himself
The coaches who missed on Kacy Fields better hope they aren’t on the opposing sideline when they finally see it.
STATE CHAMPS! Beaufort Eagles make history with resilient win over Powdersville
Bryce Lybrand and the Beaufort Eagles never forgot the feeling of coming up short. From the moment his former mentor snatched the crown away in 2021, Lybrand’s mind was set on taking that last step. Twelve months, thirteen wins, and one masterpiece of a season later, the feeling at the final whistle was pure joy.
HSBB 2022: Lowco Hoops Roundup, Nov. 29-Dec. 1
While we were busy following the Beaufort Eagles all the way to the state championship as the high school football season wrapped up, high school basketball action across the Lowco started to heat up. Here’s a look at the hoops action around the area earlier this week.
FIRST LOOK: Beaufort claims Class 3A state title, ending 77-year drought
Kacy Fields dominated with 219 rushing yards and three touchdowns plus one more on a 93-yard kickoff return, Colton Phares added 198 yards on the ground with two scores, and the Eagles topped Powdersville 41-31 without attempting a pass at Benedict College on Thursday to capture the SCHSL 3A state championship and bring home Beaufort County’s first public school football state title since 1945.
Lowco Pigskin Preview: SCHSL Class 3A State Championship
Team Lowco gets you ready for kickoff of the SCHSL Class 3A state championship game between the Beaufort Eagles and the Powdersville Patriots on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Benedict College in Columbia. Justin Jarrett, Wes Kerr, and Dylan Price break down the big game along with special guests Beaufort star Colton Phares, Powdersville coach Robert Mustar, Beaufort superfan and Lowco correspondent Jimmy Searson, and former Beaufort star and Kansas City Chiefs DB Ron Parker!
LOWCO PERSPECTIVE: Eagles’ return trip to state a rarity for Lowco squads
If you’re new around here, the juggernaut Bryce Lybrand has built at Beaufort High might have you thinking it’s old hat for football teams from the Lowco to make the trek to Columbia (or Clemson, in different times) the week after Thanksgiving and try to bring home a state title. Not so much.
HSFB 2022: Resilient Eagles down Dillon, going back to state ‘to win it’
Kacy Fields led a stellar ground game with three rushing touchdowns, and the Eagles overcame a shaky start on the road Friday to vanquish Dillon 30-21 and advance to the SCHSL 3A state championship game.
HSFB 2022: Beaufort earns 2nd straight trip to state title game
Kacy Fields rushed for 160 yards and three touchdowns and Colton Phares added 161 yards and a TD on the ground as Beaufort’s powerful ground game and dominant defense fueled a 30-21 road win in the SCHSL Class 3A Lower State championship game, ending perennial power Dillon’s season with its first loss.
HSFB 2022: Eagles hope to take playoff magic to Dillon for Lower State final
The Beaufort Eagles will look to solidify their status as one of the state’s premier programs with a second straight trip to the state finals. Wes Kerr previews the Eagles’ Class 3A Lower State championship matchup at Dillon.
Lowco Pigskin Preview: SCHSL 3A Lower State championship
Team Lowco gets you ready for kickoff with a special edition of the Lowco Pigskin Preview focused on the SCHSL Class 3A Lower State championship game between the Beaufort Eagles and the Dillon Wildcats on Friday. Prep RedZone correspondent Chris Dearing and Beaufort coach Bryce Lybrand join Team Lowco’s Wes Kerr and Dylan Price to preview the big game.