In just a couple hours, we’ll announce the Week 4 RBC Heritage Player of the Week, but the 10 nominees for that award didn’t get there alone.
Before we celebrate the Player of the Week, let’s shine a light on the guys who toiled in relative anonymity Friday night — the defensive standouts, offensive linemen, and specials teams contributors who play a critical role but don’t always get the glory.
We call them the Unsung Heroes presented by Candor USA, and here they are for Week 4:
Troy Chisolm, HHCA — Junior linebacker had five tackles, a sack, and a fumble return TD in a 39-13 win over St. Andrew’s
Malachai Dougherty, MRHS — Senior linebacker racked up 13 tackles and broke up a pass in a 31-6 win over Colleton County
Steffin Gadson, MRHS — Junior defensive back collected nine tackles, four pass break-ups, and an interceptions in a 31-6 win over Colleton County
Caleb Hagood, BHS — Senior offensive tackle graded out at 82 percent with one pancake block in 44-7 loss to Valdosta
Eli Hickey, HHIHS — Senior linebacker racked up 12 tackles (two for loss) and picked off a pass in a 38-6 win over Ridgeland-Hardeeville
Jordan Mikell, RHHS — Scored the Jaguars’ only touchdown on an 80-yard interception return and made seven tackles in 38-6 loss to HHIHS
Eli Minton, HHCA — Sophomore defensive back picked off two passes to go with four tackles in a 39-13 win over St. Andrew’s
Louie Smith, THA — Senior collected nine tackles (one for loss), a sack and forced fumble, and an interception on defense, as well as a 58-yard TD reception in a 42-23 win over Pee Dee Academy
Colton Collins, BA — Sophomore linebacker collected a team-high seven tackles and an interception in a 40-14 loss to Holly Hill Academy
Trevor Weldon, HHP — Sophomore kicker/punter chipped in on defense with nine tackles and a fumble recovery in a 13-8 loss to Orangeburg Prep