Helmet stickers: NMB’s McClendon saves best performance for biggest moment

Team of the week – Andrews: The Yellow Jackets ended their most difficult stretch of the season with a flourish, using a 30-point second quarter to overwhelm Mullins in a 51-19 rout. In the win, Andrews outran the Auctioneers by more than 300 yards on the ground, holding an advantage of 434-171 in total yardage. Though currently second in Region 7-2A, the Yellow Jackets have put them in a good position as it hits the lighter portion of league play.

Player of the week – Cason McClendon, North Myrtle Beach: For those waiting for the Chiefs quarterback to finally show his full potential, last Thursday night was the perfect example. McClendon completed 12 of his 15 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns, leading North Myrtle Beach to a 24-19 win over rival Myrtle Beach. “We just took it as another game, and we came out, did our thing and played as a team,” he said. “That’s what it takes to win big games.”

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Matt Beale, Carolina Forest: The Panther quarterback completed 7 of his 16 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, along with 165 more yards on the ground in a 56-27 win over Socastee.

Rakim Bellamy, Conway: Had two catches for 89 yards — including a 95-yard touchdown — in the Tigers’ 35-7 win over West Florence.

Michael Brown, Myrtle Beach: Had 10 total tackles in the Seahawks’ 24-19 loss to North Myrtle Beach.

Daiquawn Clark, Conway: Rushed for 70 yards on 11 carries and two touchdown in the Tigers’ 35-7 win over West Florence.

Melquan Cromedy, Georgetown: Had an interception and a fumble, both returned for touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 44-12 win over Aynor.

Luke Doty, Myrtle Beach: Caught eight passes for 128 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks’ 24-19 loss to North Myrtle Beach.

Noah Freshley, Conway: Had nine tackles and a sack for the Tigers in their 35-7 win over West Florence.

Tyree Funnye, Waccamaw: Caught two passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Warriors’ 42-8 loss to Dillon.

Tyler Gore, North Myrtle Beach: Had an interception and was in on six tackles as the Chiefs downed Myrtle Beach, 24-19.

Chunk Grissett, Myrtle Beach: Caught six passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns in the Seahawks’ 24-19 loss to North Myrtle Beach.

Corey Hemingway, Loris: Returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown in Lions’ 19-16 loss to Lake City.

Brett Kirtley, Georgetown: Threw for three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 44-12 win over Aynor.

Kwame Livingston, North Myrtle Beach: Had seven total tackles and a sack in the Chiefs’ 24-19 win over Myrtle Beach.

Shawn Mallo, Carolina Forest: Caught two passes for 119 yards — both touchdowns — in the Panthers’ 56-27 win over Socastee.

Cason McClendon, North Myrtle Beach: Completed 12 of his 15 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 24-19 win over Myrtle Beach.

Jaylen Moody, Conway: Had 10 tackles, two of which were sacks in the Tigers’ 35-7 win over West Florence.

Dashaun Myers, Socastee: Rushed for 114 yards on 16 carries in the Braves’ 56-27 loss to Carolina Forest.

Michael Pipkin, Andrews: Rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns in the Yellow Jackets’ 51-19 win over Mullins.

Shedrick Pointer, Myrtle Beach: Was in on 13 tackles for the Seahawks in their 24-19 loss to North Myrtle Beach.

Quasim Porter, Carolina Forest: Rushed for 133 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns in the Panthers 56-27 win over Socastee.

Noah Seaver, Aynor: Rushed for 135 yards on 30 carries for the Blue Jackets in a 44-12 loss to Georgetown.

Devin Stamp, Socastee: Caught eight passes for 118 yards, three of which went for touchdowns in Braves loss to Carolina Forest.

Tyron Stockdale, North Myrtle Beach: Caught seven passes for 220 yards, three of which went for touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 24-19 win over Myrtle Beach.

Will Walton, Myrtle Beach: Was in on 13 tackles, two of which came for a loss. He also had a sack and forced a fumble in the Seahawks’ 24-19 loss to North Myrtle Beach.

The Sun News’ Top 5

1. North Myrtle Beach (7-0): Solidified its place at the top against its most hated rival.

2. Conway (5-1): Got back on the horse in a big way, defeating West Florence.

3. Carvers Bay (6-1): Bears enter toughest stretch of season on a high note.

4. Myrtle Beach (3-4): In stretches, outplayed North Myrtle Beach ... but, turnovers.

5. Carolina Forest (4-2): Showed it could be a tough out in race for Region 6-5A title.

This story was originally published October 4, 2017 at 6:29 PM with the headline "Helmet stickers: NMB’s McClendon saves best performance for biggest moment."