Whale Branch shuts out Allendale-Fairfax
LowcoSports.com
A banged-up Warriors team shared the load on offense and rode a dominant defensive effort to a key region road win as Whale Branch shut out Allendale-Fairfax, 21-0 on Friday.
Keith Chisholm carried the ball 12 times for 45 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Jayvion Harris added 45 yards on 14 carries to lead the ground game, and freshman quarterback Jermon Bowers added a touchdown run. Alonzo Allen (12 tackles, 3 TFL), Jercurious Blocker (8 tackles, 4 TFL), and Bradford Thompson (8 tackles, 3 TFL) anchored a balanced defensive effort as 17 players recorded tackles for Whale Branch and nine had tackles for loss.
This week: WB (5-3, 2-1) vs. Branchville
John Paul II 43, Northwood 6
The Chargers struck first with a touchdown drive to open the game, but the Golden Warriors took control quickly and rolled to a lopsided SCISA 3A win at home. Christian Tilton had another huge game with 185 yards and three touchdowns on eight carries along with 92 passing yards including a 54-yard TD on a swing pass to Tony Hill. Bryant Jolley and Brandyn Horton adding rushing touchdowns, and Horton had four tackles and a forced fumble. Sebastian Slusne (9 tackles, 4 TFL, sack) and Sam Rembold (9 tackles, PBU, INT) anchored a strong defensive effort after the opening series.
This week: JPII (4-4, 2-2) at HHCA
Hanahan 38, Battery Creek 7
The Dolphins hung with the Hawks for most of the first half on the road Friday, but Hanahan used a big turn at the end of the half to spur a second-half surge and stay on course for a region title showdown with Beaufort High next week. Nick Underwood scored on a 1-yard run to tie it at 7 and the Dolphins recovered a fumble near midfield but couldn’t take advantage. The Hawks answered with an 81-yard scoring drive capped by Javatre Shepard’s 5-yard run and added a field goal from Eric Johnson following a Creek fumble to take a 17-7 halftime lead. The Dolphins couldn’t stop the Hawks’ ground game in the second half, as Kevon Rivera rolled up 140 yards and two TDs on 16 carries.
This week: BCHS (3-6, 1-2) is idle
