North Charleston 13, Battery Creek 7
The Dolphins took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter but couldn’t find the end zone again, throwing a pair of interceptions to thwart promising drives. The Cougars punched in a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter and neither offense produced points after halftime.
Next: Battery Creek (0-7, 0-1) travels across town to face Beaufort High on Friday.
Cardinal Newman 49, John Paul II 0
The Golden Warriors hung in for a quarter, trailing 6-0 after 12 minutes, but it was all Cardinals in the second quarter, as they rolled up 28 points in the quarter and cruised to a big home win. Christian Tilton rushed for 72 yards on 17 carries for JPII, which was plagued by five turnovers.
Next: John Paul II (1-6) hosts Hilton Head Prep on Friday.
Jefferson Davis 40, Holy Trinity 8
The Mighty Lions were within 16-8 at halftime but couldn’t get anything going on offense in the second half and couldn’t stop JDA’s James Grubbs, who finished with 141 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries.
Next: Holy Trinity (3-4, 2-1) hosts Newberry Academy on Friday at Whale Branch Middle School.
Beaufort Academy def. Palmetto Christian (forfeit)
BA wasn’t expected to face much of a challenge against the winless Eagles, but they were able to avoid the trip when Palmetto Christian elected to forfeit.
Next: BA (5-1) hosts defending SCISA 2A champion Williamsburg Academy for a showdown between title contenders on Friday.
– LowcoSports.com
