Grand Strand high school football weekly rewind (Dec. 3, 2016)
(At) Fort Dorchester 42, Conway 13
Tale of the tape
The defending state champion Patriots got another outstanding performance from talented quarterback Dakereon Joyner and forced five Tigers turnovers to end Conway’s surprise run in the Class 5A playoffs.
Key scene
After Conway pulled to within seven points in the third quarter, Raquan Simmons caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from Joyner as Fort Dorchester started to pull away.
Starring role
Joyner, who threw for 173 yards, ran for 148 and had three total touchdowns.
Memorable line
“I’m proud of what we accomplished this year, especially with our preseason expectations. I’m happy to say [if we eliminate] a few mistakes here, a few mistakes there, we could have played with anybody in the state, including these guys tonight. But we just made some mistakes.” – Conway quarterback Peyton Derrick
Coming soon
Conway’s season is over.
(At) Chapin 38, North Myrtle Beach 7
Tale of the tape
Staggered early by several big plays, the Chiefs were unable to answer the bell in their Lower State 4A semifinal matchup with the Eagles.
Key scene
Explosive plays came early and often for the Eagles, who took a little more than two minutes to post the game’s opening points. Getting yards in chunks through the air, Chapin moved 69 yards in seven plays, as quarterback Cooper Bemis hit pay dirt with 6-yard run give it a 7-0 advantage.
Starring role
Chapin quarterback Trad Beatty, who ran for 113 yards and threw for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Memorable line
““We knew they were a good, talented football team with good speed. They made big plays, and we didn’t.” – North Myrtle Beach coach Blair Hardin
Coming soon
North Myrtle Beach’s season is over.
Barnwell 17, (at) Carvers Bay 6
Tale of the tape
The Bears were unable to get much going offensively in a loss to the Warhorses in the third round of the Class 2A playoffs.
Key scene
Barnwell started the game with a methodical four-minute drive, with zero passing attempts, that ended with a 17-yard touchdown run by Keyshawn Jenkins.
Starring role
Warhorses running back Mykel Lee, who ran for 99 yards and a score.
Memorable line
“Inexperience is the name of the game. We had some younger guys out there trying their best, but it changes the dynamics. We have 38 players on our team and only eight seniors. We’re going to use this going into next season.” – Bears coach Nate Thompson
Coming soon
Carvers Bay’s season is over.
This story was originally published December 3, 2016 at 4:28 PM with the headline "Grand Strand high school football weekly rewind (Dec. 3, 2016)."