Whale Branch’s Keith Chisholm, left, gets as good block from Benjamin Sanchez and scampers 73 yards during the third quarter for the Warriors’ only touchdown against Estill on Friday night at Whale Branch. The Warriors fell to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in region play. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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Estill dominates Whale Branch at home 

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Kavon Chisolm’s scoop-and-score set the tone for a dominant showing from the Gators’ defense, and Jamaris Miller, Xaviar Garvin, and Angelo Lewis all had touchdown runs for fifth-ranked Estill, which took control of the Region 7-1A title race with a 28-7 win over Whale Branch in Seabrook. 

Keith Chisholm had a 72-yard TD run and an interception for the Warriors. 

Week 8: EST (6-1, 2-0) at Branchville; WB (4-3, 1-1) at Allendale-Fairfax 

John Paul II 35, Hilton Head Prep 7 

Christian Tilton rushed for 278 yards and three touchdowns, and Tony Hill and Alex Mercer added touchdown runs in an impressive offensive showing by the Golden Warriors. 

Sam Rembold and Sebastian Slusne anchored a strong defensive effort for JP II and Finn Mahoney had a big game on defense and special teams. 

Week 8: JPII (3-4, 1-1) vs. Northwood; HHP (0-6, 0-3) at Pinewood 

Williamsburg Academy 47, Beaufort Academy 14 

The Eagles sputtered in the first half on the road and couldn’t rally from a 28-0 halftime deficit against one of the top contenders for the SCISA 2A title. 

Week 8: BA (4-2) vs. THA 

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