3A Power Rankings
1. Greer – During preseason matches, the Yellow Jackets looked very strong and showed even more weapons on offense. Dominique Parks returns for his senior season to run through opponents for a third straight year. Last season he rushed for 2300+ yards and 28 TDs, a number similar to Marcus Lattimore (who had lots of receiving yards to go along). But with the losses of top TE prospect Desmond Parks to the Florida Gators and QB Efferlan Williams, the Yellow Jackets rebound with a stellar defense anchored by Eric Campell and Mario Sanders. They also have sophomore star LB Adam Ah Ching to add to an already strong linebacker core. As long as Greer can find an answer at quarterback, they will be hard to stop.
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2. Daniel – Last season, the D.W. Lions returned to their glory days in the final year of their historic football stadium. Unfortunately, Chester tainted the stadium’s farewell and ruined their hopes for another state title. Despite losing an experienced quarterback and two offensive linemen, Daniel still remains a defensive bulwark with an outstanding athlete in DeAndre Hopkins who is a triple-threat on offense, defense, and special teams.
3. Belton-Honea Path – This team should surprise a lot of people and even challenge reigning region champs Daniel. Nino Woolridge plays both QB and linebacker, but could be sharing time with junior QB Cody Spence. But the Bears should have a nice running game from Jacob Tavernier and Charles Lindsey (a junior who scored 11 TDs last season). Their preseason scrimmages showed a load of talent that confirmed early speculations of a winning season.
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4. JL Mann – A lot of people are betting on an instant success story for Phil Magdic and the Greenville Red Raiders, but the Patriots had a strong 2008 season and return with some talent in key areas, including RB Cameron Blassingame and DB Calvin Caldwell.
5. Greenville – Despite losing their starting QB this preseason due to injury, new coach Phil Magdic has this football team looking towards success.
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