Grand Strand high school football weekly rewind (Nov. 12, 2016)
(At) Marlboro County 56, Myrtle Beach 55
Tale of the tape
The Bulldogs used a trick play on a two-point conversion to take a lead over the Seahawks late and wound up with the win when Myrtle Beach missed a potential game-winning field goal.
Key scene
Called “Nine,” a pitch play out of a funky formation proved the difference as Marlboro County converted a two-point conversion for the game-winning score late in the fourth quarter.
Starring role
The Bulldogs’ Myron Williams, who caught two touchdown passes and ran for another.
Memorable line
“I told them when (Myrtle Beach) scored that if we came back down and scored that we would run ‘Nine.’ They’re going to think we’re going to kick, and we’re going to run it and win this game. It took a little bit of luck, but we did it.” – Marlboro County coach Dean Boyd
Coming soon
Myrtle Beach at A.C. Flora, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) Sumter 23, Carolina Forest 0
Tale of the tape
The Panthers were defeated by the Region VI-5A champions but will travel in the first round of the playoffs next week as the No. 4 seed from the region.
Key scene
While it was played miles away, Socastee’s 53-27 win over West Florence proved key for Carolina Forest, which slipped into the playoffs as a result.
Starring role
The Gamecocks’ Da’Jon Butts, who ran nine times for 56 yards and a touchdown.
Memorable line
“The bottom line is their defensive line beat us up front, and that’s the first time this year our offensive line has lost an up-front battle.” – Carolina Forest coach Marc Morris
Coming soon
Carolina Forest at Summerville, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Georgetown 28, (at) Loris 0
Tale of the tape
Deakidd Anderson caught two touchdown passes from Tyler McAlister, Tony Lara scored two rushing touchdowns and the Bulldogs defense shut out the Lions to claim third place out of Region VI-3A.
Key scene
Tyler McAlister connected with Deakidd Anderson for a 54-yard touchdown early in the first quarter to set the tone.
Starring role
Anderson, who finished with four catches for 124 yards and two scores.
Memorable line
“We were a little more balanced tonight; we haven’t been as balanced as I’d like to be the past few weeks. So, we came out and spread the ball around tonight a little bit more. This was one of our better games. We’ve got some playmakers outside; we’ve just got to get them the ball.” – Georgetown coach Ken Cribb
Coming soon
Georgetown at Manning, 7:30 p.m. Friday; Loris at Timberland, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) North Myrtle Beach 47, Wilson 0
Tale of the tape
The Chiefs secured their best regular season in program history along with a share of the Region VII-4A title in a ninth regular-season victory.
Key scene
Xavier Clarida put the North Myrtle Beach on top with a 43-yard punt return for a score in the first quarter and the Chiefs never looked back.
Starring role
Chiefs running back Kered Class, who ran six times for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
Memorable line
“I want our guys to be pleased with what they’ve done this year but have a mindset that we aren’t going to dwell on it, we’re going to build on it. I’m very proud of our guys. I want them to stay humble and have that blue-collar mentality and be ready to come back on Monday, because I’m really going to challenge them. The season begins now.” – NMB coach Blair Hardin
Coming soon
Dreher at North Myrtle Beach, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) Socastee 53, West Florence 27
Tale of the tape
Reduced to the role of spoiler, the Braves made sure their seniors went out with a win and ended the Region VI-5A foe Knights’ chances of making the postseason.
Key scene
Leading by just two points (21-19) at halftime, Socastee outscored West Florence 32-8 in the second half.
Starring role
The Braves’ seniors, who were able to finish their careers with a victory.
Memorable line
“The big jump to next year is what we’re capable of. There’s a lot of talent on that football team and we just need to develop some more people, some more depth and get an even bigger talent pool. We’ll have to fill in some gaps of the seniors we’re going to lose, but it’s huge to win and get a little excitement heading into the offseason and know what we’re capable of.” – Braves coach Doug Illing
Coming soon
Socastee’s season is over.
Conway 36, (at) South Florence 21
Tale of the tape
Quarterback Peyton Derrick threw for four touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a win over the Bruins that clinched the No. 2 seed out of Region VI-5A.
Key scene
With Conway leading 24-14, the Tigers stripped South Florence’s Tony McFadden and the ball went out of the back of the end zone, resulting in a turnover and ending the Bruins’ threat.
Starring role
Derrick, who threw for 441 yards.
Memorable line
“We’re used to that stuff out of him. It wasn’t but two weeks ago when he rushed for five touchdowns, and last week he threw for five. Peyton’s gamey, but our offense allows for a lot of that in what we do and what we ask him to do.” – Conway coach Chuck Jordan on Derrick
Coming soon
Goose Creek at Conway, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Green Sea Floyds 18, (at) East Clarendon 2
Tale of the tape
The Trojans defense dominated en route to a victory that clinched the final playoff spot out of Region VI-A, marking Green Sea Floyds’ first playoff berth in nine seasons.
Key scene
Heading into the last two games, the Trojans knew they had two sweep them and they jumped on the Wolverines early.
Starring role
GSF running back Akil Gause, who ran for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Memorable line
“It was jubilation. The kids were very excited, a lot of emotion. Just to play our way in, have a winning record and to do something that hadn’t been done in a long time. Those kids are awesome and I love them to death. I think we can make a run in the playoffs here.” – Trojans coach Tony Sullivan
Coming soon
Green Sea Floyds at Military Magnet, 7:30 p.m. Friday
(At) Dillon 49, Aynor 6
Tale of the tape
Despite the loss to the perennial power, Blue Jackets coach Jody Jenerette was pleased that his team finished with five wins while playing a tough region.
Key scene
When a superior Wildcats squad stepped on the field, dominating in typical fashion against region opponents.
Starring role
Aynor’s Noah Earnest, who scored on a 40-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Memorable line
“Our region’s just insane. If you look at in the [top three teams] in the region. It wouldn’t surprise me if they all end up in the final four or right there in the Lower State championship. I can see at least Georgetown, Lake City or Dillon, two of those three playing for the Lower State with the kind of dominance they were.” – Jenerette
Coming soon
Aynor’s season is over.
(At) Lake City 47, Waccamaw 14
Tale of the tape
The Warriors ended the season at 1-8 overall and 0-5 in Region VI-3A. No further information was provided.
Coming soon
Waccamaw’s season is over.
The Florence Morning News contributed to this report.
This story was originally published November 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM with the headline "Grand Strand high school football weekly rewind (Nov. 12, 2016)."