Grand Strand high school football weekly rewind (Nov. 5, 2016)
Lake City 27, (at) Georgetown 20 (OT)
Tale of the tape
In a back-and-forth game, the Bulldogs came up short as the Panthers pulled out a win that guaranteed them second in Region VI-3A and a home playoff game.
Key scene
Lake City quarterback Chris Burnette’s 10-yard pass to wideout Molik Brown in overtime would prove to be the difference.
Starring role
Burnette, who was 22-53 for 247 yards and three touchdowns.
Memorable line
“We really needed this, it is a big win for our program. I knew this would be a dogfight, this team went toe-to-toe with Dillon so we knew what we were dealing with.” – Lake City coach Terrell Fleming
Coming soon
Georgetown at Loris, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) Carvers Bay 34, Mullins 24
Tale of the tape
The Bears finished the regular season with just one loss in Region VII-2A, which guarantees them at least a tie for the region championship. Playoff seeding will be determined by tiebreakers in the result of a tie for the title.
Key scene
Trailing by 10 points midway through the third quarter, the Bears scored the final 20 points.
Starring role
Carvers Bay quarterback Janaz Sumpter, who ran 19 times for 111 yards and four touchdowns. He alos had a passing TD.
Memorable line
“I told them boys we’ve got to straighten up or we’re going to lose this game. At halftime I told them we have to get focused. We didn’t put all this work in practice to come out here and lose. We had to win this game if we wanted a region championship.” – Sumpter
Coming soon
Carvers Bay is on a bye week
Myrtle Beach 55, (at) St. James 3
Tale of the tape
Lawson Cribb threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns and the Seahawks moved closer to an undefeated regular season.
Key scene
After the Sharks got a field goal to cut the lead to 14-3 in the second quarter, Cribb connected with Jermani Green for a 27-yard score and then Will Vereen from 17 yards out as Myrtle Beach took a 27-3 lead into halftime.
Starring role
Cribb, who has posted back-to-back 300-yard passing games.
Memorable line
“Me and Will have been playing together since B-team so we definitely have chemistry. I’m comfortable with Will and I trust him a lot. I trust everyone else too but I think that me and Will have a little better chemistry since we’ve been playing together so long.” – Cribb
Coming soon
Myrtle Beach at Marlboro County, 7:30 p.m. Friday; St. James’ season is over
Aynor 30, (at) Waccamaw 29
Tale of the tape
Caleb Jenerette finished with 118 rushing yards on 21 carries with a pair of touchdowns, and four catches for 91 yards and two more scores, plus a one-handed interception on defense to lead the Blue Jackets.
Key scene
Jenerette scored from 8 yards out in the fourth quarter to put Aynor ahead for good.
Starring role
Jenerette, who impacted the game in many ways.
Memorable line
“These kids deserve it. We feel like we got our hearts ripped out last week against Loris. For them to just get back into practice, have great attitudes and come over and play well, it’s a hundred percent about our kids right now. You couldn’t ask for a better group of young men.” – Blue Jackets coach Jody Jenerette
Coming soon
Aynor at Dillon, 7:30 p.m. Friday; Waccamaw at Lake City, 7:30 p.m. Friday
South Florence 41, (at) Carolina Forest 38
Tale of the tape
The Panthers came back from an early 21-7 deficit to take the lead against the Bruins late in the game, but South Florence proved too much with a late touchdown with seconds remaining.
Key scene
Carolina Forest got in position for one last heave, and Matt Beale’s Hail Mary pass was complete but ended up just a few yards short of the goal line as time expired.
Starring role
The Panthers’ Anthony McAfee, who had a 76-yard touchdown run.
Memorable line
“The kids fought hard tonight. I’m proud of our young men, especially how we came out and started the game and kept fighting and did a good job.” – Carolina Forest coach Marc Morris
Coming soon
Sumter at Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) Conway 54, Socastee 21
Tale of the tape
The Tigers’ Peyton Derrick put on a dual-threat display in the Region VI-AAAAA showdown with the Braves, passing for 288 yards and running for another 120.
Key scene
After Socastee tied the game at 7 midway through the first quarter, Derrick connected with Deandre Huggins for a touchdown pass late in the frame. Conway then scored two touchdowns in the first half of the second quarter to build a 27-7 lead.
Starring role
Derrick, who was 13-for-19 through the air.
Memorable line
“We just ran our game plan, (Socastee) ran a lot of two high safeties and played man under; we really like that. We felt comfortable running and throwing the ball. We showed tonight that we’re not a one-dimensional team, tonight was a balanced game. I’ll take my guys in man-to-man coverage any day of the week.” – Derrick
Coming soon
Conway at South Florence, 7:30 p.m. Friday; West Florence at Socastee, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) Green Sea Floyds 44, Creek Bridge 14
Tale of the tape
The Trojans had their first touchdown pass in the last five years – a 40-yard connection by quarterback Riley Lovette and Akil Gause – and several other seniors contributed in a key win.
Key scene
Green Sea Floyds wasted little time in building a big lead in a game it needed to stay alive for the playoffs, taking a 36-0 lead into halftime and cruising from there.
Starring role
Gause, who had the touchdown catch and a rushing score.
Memorable line
“I told the guys honestly that the game next week – it’s a playoff game for us. The playoffs start a week early I think for us. We’ve got to win this next one and we’re guaranteed in there so that makes it that much more important. So it’s already like a playoff atmosphere I think and I told them that so we’ll see how we prepare and how our mentality goes and see how we can come out of the gate next week.” – GSF coach Tony Sullivan
Coming soon
Green Sea Floyds at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Dillon 37, (at) Loris 0
Tale of the tape
Despite the loss to the Wildcats, the Lions have some optimism in front of them with a battle for third place out of Region VI-3A looming with Georgetown next week.
Key scene
Loris was able to stay close early, trailing only 14-0 at halftime, but Dillon pulled away in the second half.
Starring role
Wildcats’ Johnny Allen, who ran 23 times for 140 yards and three touchdowns.
Memorable line
“Obviously four teams make the playoffs, so Georgetown and us both know we’re in. The winner gets the third seed; the loser gets to play a region champion. So, lots to play for without question. Coach [Ken] Cribb and the guys down there do a great job and for us it will be a tough test. But hopefully we’ll reconvene Monday and get ready for them because even though you’re excited about going to the playoffs, there’s still plenty to play for in the final region game.” – Loris coach Jamie Snider
Coming soon
Georgetown at Loris, 7:30 p.m. Friday
This story was originally published November 5, 2016 at 6:16 PM with the headline "Grand Strand high school football weekly rewind (Nov. 5, 2016)."