Week 9 Grand Strand high school football capsules

Sumter at Conway

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: WGTR-FM, 107.9

Records: Sumter is 5-1, 1-0 in Region VI-5A; Conway is 3-3, 1-0 in Region VI-5A

Rankings: Sumter is No. 7 in Class 5A; Conway is unranked

Coaches: Mark Barnes, Sumter; Chuck Jordan, Conway

Last year: Sumter won, 51-14

Players to watch — SUM: RB Rodney Pitts, LB Mac Mota, DB Melvin Lundy; CON: QB Peyton Derrick, WR Darren Stanley, RB Deandre Huggins.

Scouting report: This is the second consecutive year in which the teams meet undefeated in league play. … Sumter has won five straight since a season-opening loss to Ridge View. … The Gamecocks rush for nearly 250 yards per game. Senior running back Rodney Pitts spearheads the attack, having rushed for 797 yards and five touchdowns thus far this season. … Conway is coming off its most complete win of the season, a 48-14 triumph over West Florence. … Four Conway receivers have more than 100 receiving yards this season. Darren Stanley’s 344 yards on 16 receptions leads the team.

Favorite: Sumter

Carolina Forest at West Florence

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: WSEA-FM, 100.3

Records: Carolina Forest is 5-1, 1-0 in Region VI-5A; West Florence is 2-4, 0-1 in Region VI-5A

Rankings: Carolina Forest received votes in latest Class 5A poll

Coaches: Marc Morris, Carolina Forest; Trey Woodberry, Carolina Forest

Last year: Carolina Forest won, 41-3

Players to watch — CF: QB Matt Beale, ATH Richmond Collier; WF: QB Ryan Roberts, WR Vick Johnson.

Scouting report: Carolina Forest has won the past two meetings with West Florence,this after losing the previous seven games against the Knights. …Panthers quarterback Matt Beale has attempted only seven passes the past two games, completing three of them for 25 yards. It hasn’t mattered much, though, as Jaylen Johnson has emerged as the latest threat in the Carolina Forest backfield, rushing for a total of 234 yards. … West Florence’s Ryan Roberts has completed 62 percent of his passes 619 yards and seven touchdowns. Vick Johnson has been his primary target, the wide receiver catching 35 balls for 452 yards and three scores. … The Knights are giving up just less than 35 points per game.

Favorite: Carolina Forest

Dillon at Georgetown

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: WGTN-AM, 1400

Records: Dillon is 5-1, 1-0 in Region VI-3A; Georgetown is 4-2, 1-0 in Region VI-3A

Rankings: Dillon is No. 1 in Class 3A; Georgetown is unranked

Coaches: Jackie Hayes, Dillon; Ken Cribb, Georgetown

Last year: Teams did not play

Players to watch — DIL: QB Brayden Hawkins, RB Johnny Allen, Jermaine McDaniel; GEO: QB Tyler McAlister, RB Tony Lara, LB Sheldon Billings.

Scouting report: This is the first meeting between the two programs since 2005, when the teams were members of Region VII-3A. Dillon has won 7 of the previous 10 matchups. … The Wildcats are riding a 42-game win streak against South Carolina foes. … Dillon quarterback Brayden Hawkins has passed for 863 yards and 11 touchdowns thus far this season. … Georgetown has won four straight games, yielding no more than 14 points in any game. Each of its past two victories has come via shutout. … The Bulldogs defense gave up 82 total yards in their win over Aynor a few weeks ago.

Favorite: Dillon

Green Sea Floyds at Hemingway

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: None

Records: Green Sea Floyds is 3-3, 0-1 in Region VI-A; Hemingway is 5-1, 1-0 in Region VI-A

Rankings: Hemingway is No. 7 in Class A; Green Sea Floyds is unranked’

Coaches: Tony Sullivan, Green Sea Floyds; Greg Lawson, Hemingway

Last year: Hemingway won, 40-12

Players to watch — GSF: RB Akil Gause, RB Mahammud Graham; HEM: QB Troy Singletary, TE/LB Darius Williams.

Scouting report: A series which dates back to 1982, Green Sea Floyds has won only once in 17 meetings with Hemingway. … The Trojans seek to get back on the right track after losing to Lake View in their league opener. … Both Akil Gause and Mahammud Graham have rushed for more than 450 yards this season. … With the exception of a 44-22 loss to Andrews, Hemingway has not allowed more than 14 points in a game. … Hemingway’s Troy Singletary had four touchdowns in the teams’ meeting last year. He is the key to everything in the Tigers’ offensive scheme, allowing coaches the flexibility in regard to run-pass option plays.

Favorite: Hemingway

Johnsonville at Carvers Bay

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: None

Records: Johnsonville is 2-5, 1-2 in Region VII-2A; Carvers Bay is 5-2, 3-0 in Region VII-2A

Rankings: Carvers Bay is No. 10 in Class 2A; Johnsonville is unranked

Coaches: Lewis Lineburger, Johnsonville; Nate Thompson, Carvers Bay

Last year: Johnsonville won, 28-12

Players to watch — JHS: LB D.J. Brown, RB Tyrique Palmer; CB: QB Janaz Sumpter, WR/DB Tyrik Reed, WR Dijon Goss.

Scouting report: This is the 14th meeting between the two programs, Carvers Bay holding a slim 7-6 lead in the series. Johnsonville has won 5 of the last 6 matchups. … Running back Tyrique Palmer scored four touchdowns — three rushing and another by way of a kick return — in the Golden Flashes’ 40-32 win over Kingstree. … Johnsonville has given up 30 points or more in five games this season. … Carvers Bay has won its first three region games by a score of 104-6. … Janaz Sumpter assumed the role under center during the team’s last game, rushing for two touchdowns and passing for two more in the Bears’ 38-0 win over Marion.

Favorite: Carvers Bay

Lake City at Aynor

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: None

Records: Lake City is 5-1, 1-0 in Region VI-3A; Aynor is 4-2, 0-1 in Region VI-3A

Rankings: Lake City is No. 10 in Class 3A; Aynor is unranked

Coaches: Terrell Fleming, Lake City; Jody Jenerette, Aynor

Last year: Teams did not play

Players to watch — LC: QB Chris Burnette, RB Tyshawn Baines, LB Terquan Rush; AYN: QB Caleb Jenerette, RB/LB Noah Seaver, FB/DL Ethan Martin.

Scouting report: This is the first meeting between the programs since 1964. Lake City won 9 of the previous 11 games between the teams. … Lake City is averaging nearly 250 passing yards per game. Three Panthers receivers — Jalen Barr, Vence Hanna and Molik Brown — have greater than 300 receiving yards, offering a bevy of options for quarterback Chris Burnette. … Running back Noah Seaver leads Aynor with 417 rushing yards this season. … To win, the Blue Jackets need a better offensive effort than their last one, being shut out by Georgetown.

Favorite: Lake City

Loris at Waccamaw

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: WLSC-AM, 1240 (Loris)

Records: Loris is 2-4, 0-1 in Region VI-3A; Waccamaw is 1-5, 0-1 in Region VI-3A

Rankings: Neither team is ranked

Coaches: Jamie Snider, Loris; Tyronne Davis, Waccamaw

Last year: Loris won, 31-6

Players to watch — LOR: RB Tevin Livingston, RB Tyreek Williams, LB Timmy Bell; WAC: RB Antrix Greene, QB Brandon Stecz, LB Jack King.

Scouting report: Loris has won 16 of 17 all-time meetings with Waccamaw, but this one may prove to be one of the most important. Along with Aynor, the Lions and Warriors likely make up a three-team race for the final playoff berth awarded to Region VI-3A. Stumbling here could prove devastating to playoff hopes. … The Loris offense hasn’t flashed the trademark efficiency it has been known for in the past. Running backs Tevin Livingston and Tyreek Williams have proven to be its most dependable weapons. … Waccamaw running back Antrix Greene leads the area in rushing with 667 yards on 125 carries.

Favorite: Loris

Marlboro County at North Myrtle Beach

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio/Internet/TV: WRNN-FM, 99.5 (North Myrtle Beach) and nmbchiefs.com; HTCConnect.com and HTC Channel 4

Records: Marlboro County is 3-4, 1-0 in Region in VII-4A; North Myrtle Beach is 6-1 in Region VII-4A

Rankings: North Myrtle Beach is No. 8; Marlboro County is unranked

Coaches: Dean Boyd, Marlboro County; Blair Hardin, North Myrtle Beach

Last year: Teams did not play

Players to watch — MC: RB Dylven Covington, LB Joey McCray, LB Will Horn; NMB: QB Ronnie Bass, RB T.J. Gore, LB Stephon Wilson.

Scouting report: With Marlboro County moving into the “Beach Region,” the Bulldogs and North Myrtle Beach meet on the gridiron for the first time since 2007. The Chiefs have not beaten Marlboro County in three previous meetings. … Winning the line of scrimmage will be of great importance in this one, particularly for Marlboro County as it heavily relies on its ground attack. Running back Dylven Covington has rushed for 1,010 yards through seven games. … Bulldogs linebacker Joey McCray leads the team with 66 tackles. … North Myrtle Beach quarterback Ronnie Bass has 1,185 yards of total offense this season, along with 15 touchdowns. … Linebacker Stephon Wilson leads a North Myrtle Beach defense that gives up an average of 13 points per game.

Favorite: North Myrtle Beach

South Florence at Socastee

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Radio: WJXY-FM 93.7 and 93.9

Records: South Florence is 3-3, 0-1 in Region VI-5A; Socastee is 2-4, 0-1 in Region VI-5A

Rankings: Neither team is ranked

Coaches: David Prince, South Florence; Doug Illing, Socastee

Last year: South Florence won, 25-13

Players to watch — SF: QB Austin Moore, RB Tony McFadden, RB Deshawn Williams; SOC: QB Hunter Illing, RB Edward Tucker, LB Zach Shear.

Scouting report: A series dating back to 1980, South Florence has been dominant of late, defeating Socastee in each of the past three meetings and 15 of the last 17 games. … Balance is the key to everything for South Florence, which averages nearly 200 yards per game on the ground and 152 yards in the air. … Running backs Tony McFadden and Deshawn Williams have combined for greater than 1,000 yards rushing. … Socastee quarterback Hunter Illing has completed nearly 57 percent of his passes. … Linebacker Zach Shear has 46 solo tackles and 47 assists — six of which were for losses.

Favorite: South Florence

This story was originally published October 20, 2016 at 4:27 PM with the headline "Week 9 Grand Strand high school football capsules."