Each week throughout the high school football season, we’ll chase down the stats, check out the highlights, and round up our Players of the Week from around the Lowco, as well as an area Team of the Week and a preview of the upcoming Game of the Week in the Lowco Football Spotlight.
We picked the top Players of the Week, handed out a few Helmet Stickers for strong performances, and picked a Team of the Week for Week 3 and a Game of the Week we’re looking forward to in Week 4. It’s everything you need to know to get ready for another week of high school football in the Lowco.
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WEEK 3 RESULTS
Hilton Head High 27, Lake Marion 6
Beaufort High 38, West Ashley 7
Wade Hampton 21, May River 20
Bluffton 29, Thomas Heyward 22 (OT)
Whale Branch 41, St. John’s 0
Whitmire 34, Ridgeland-Hardeeville 16
Andrew Jackson 34, Battery Creek 20
Hilton Head Prep 14, St. Andrew’s 0
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
• Joseph Hicks, WB: 12-99 TD rushing; 6 tackles, 3 TFL
• Chase McCracken, HHIHS: 19-125 TD rushing
• Amariee Morris, BHS: 24-124 TD rushing
• Max Vonhohenstraeten, BLHS: 18-32 passing 291 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
• JaQuinn Williams, BLHS: 13 tackles (9 solo), 6 TFL, sack, GW TD run in OT
HELMET STICKERS
• DJ Aiken, BLHS: 8 tackles (6 solo), 5 TFL
• Jaeon Allen, MRHS: 10-130 rushing; 3 tackles, FF, FR; 45-yard KR
• Dreshaun Brown, BCHS: 3-88 2 TDs receiving; 10-44 rushing
• Maurice Brown, RHHS: 2 TDs (1 rush, 1 pass)
• Loncelle Daley, HHP: 22-111 TD rushing
• James Dennison, BHS: 8 tackles, INT-TD
• Anthony Fripp, THA: 18-133 TD rushing
• Tyler Haley, BHS: 12-19 passing, 217 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; 4-35 rushing
• Brandon Howard, THA: 15 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 QB pressures; 49-yard rec. TD
• Kai’Shawn Jenkins, WB: 5-25 TD rushing; 4-6 passing, 84 yards, TD
• Jaylin Linder, BLHS: 5-89 receiving
• Quatrell Livingston, BCHS: 12 tackles, FR, INT
• Chris Marable, HHIHS: Sack, 48-yard INT-TD
• D’Ante Parker, WB: 10 tackles, 3 TFL
• Colton Phares, BHS: 8 tackles, TFL
• Anthony Phelan, BCHS: 6 tackles, sack, 2 QB pressures
• Thomas Raisch, MRHS: 6 tackles, FF, FR
• McLeod Reichel, BHS: 7-117 TD receiving
• Jake Rodney-Brown, HHP: 11-52 TD rushing; 5 solo tackles
• Jaylen Sneed, HHIHS: 6 tackles, TFL; 2 TDs rushing
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Whale Branch Warriors (2-0)
The Warriors were itching to play in Week 2 but saw five different matchups go by the wayside due to COVID-19 protocols, so they were really geared up for Week 3. St. John’s was thought to be one of the stronger challengers to Whale Branch’s throne in Region 7-1A, but the Warriors had little trouble dispatching the Islanders in a 41-0 road win. Joseph Hicks had another big game on the ground, and Georgia transfer Darrell Cummings made a solid debut in the backfield, giving offensive coordinator Adam Kinloch yet another weapon to deploy. The passing game is making big strides, and the defense got after it at St. John’s, racking up nine tackles for loss and two takeaways. Jerry Hatcher’s team is built for a deep run in the playoffs.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Thomas Heyward at Hilton Head Prep
This Lowco-on-Lowco battle has been a bit lopsided in recent years, as the Rebels’ dynasty has coincided with a slight dip for the Dolphins. But with Hilton Head Prep entering the game with a 3-0 record for the first time since 2007 and THA looking to bounce back from a tough overtime loss to Bluffton, there’s a bit of intrigue in this week’s Sea Pines matinee. HHP’s defense has been outstanding and has posted two straight shutouts, but it will face a serious test against a Rebels offense that has done damage against public school opponents.
WEEK 4 SLATE
Thomas Heyward at Hilton Head Prep, 5 p.m.
Memorial Day at John Paul II, 7 p.m.
Orangeburg Prep at Hilton Head Christian Academy, 7 p.m.
Beaufort High at Oceanside Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.
May River at Thomson (Ga.), 7:30 p.m.
Wade Hampton at Bluffton, 7:30 p.m.
Military Magnet at Whale Branch, 7:30 p.m.
Northwood Academy at Beaufort Academy, 7:30 p.m.
Colleton Prep at Dorchester Academy, 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Head High at Jenkins, 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Battery Creek at Ridgeland-Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m. (Monday)