Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008

High school football team of the week

Hammond QB Cliff Ayers takes top offensive honors this week. Defensive lineman Ryan Wannamaker from Lugoff-Elgin earns the top defensive spot.

Offense

Cliff Ayers, Hammond quarterback | Senior completed 18 of 23 passes for 325 yards and four touchdowns to lead undefeated Skyhawks.

Defense

Ryan Wannamaker, Lugoff-Elgin defensive lineman | Senior made 10 tackles and 3.5 sacks in win over rival Camden.

Both players will be recognized at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Columbia Touchdown Club, when coach Tommy Bowden will be the featured speaker. The luncheon begins at 12 p.m. at Seawells.

OFFENSE

Quarterback

Mac Whalen , Heathwood Hall, Jr.

In his first start at quarterback, completed 13 of 20 passes for 263 and a touchdown. Also rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns.

Offensive Linemen

Martin Mascio, Pelion, 5-10, 230, Sr.

Graded out at 92 percent with three pancakes and five knockdown blocks to help the Panthers rack up 357 yards of offense in win against Swansea.

Derek Kelly, Dutch Fork, 6-3, 265, Sr.

Graded 92 percent with four pancakes and three knockdowns to led the Silver Foxes unit.

James Barnes, Keenan, Sr.

Graded 86 percent in win against East Clarendon in Week 0.

Jordan Thomas, Richland Northeast, 6-2, 280, Jr.

Graded 96 percent with four pancakes and one knockdown block in 43-0 win over Spring Valley.

Running backs

Anthony Carden, Lexington, Sr.

Broke in the turf at Wildcats’ new stadium with 193 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries.

Sean Davis, Pelion, Sr.

Rushed for 150 yards and the winning touchdown in home opener against Swansea.

Xavier Murray, Eau Claire, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Led the Shamrocks to 45-6 win with 153 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries. Also made a 79-yard touchdown reception.

Wide Receivers

MacKindrix Thompson, Fairfield Central, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Made five receptions for 124 yards and three touchdowns in win against Blythewood.

Aaron Walters , Hammond, 6-0, 165, Jr.

Made seven catches for 120 yards and a touchdown in home win against Pinewood Prep.

Kicker

Grant Clayton, A.C. Flora, 5-6, 160, Sr.

Made a 53-yard field goal and average 40.3 yards on three punts in loss to Columbia.

DEFENSE

Defensive Linemen

Dontrail McDaniel, Richland Northeast, 6-1, 215, Jr.

Made five tackles, one for loss, and an interception return for a touchdown in win against Spring Valley.

Miquel Cokley, Airport, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Recorded 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, one caused fumble, one fumble recovery and a sack in win against Brookland-Cayce.

John Lawhorn, Blythewood, Sr.

Recorded four tackles, one sack, one pass break-up, and three quarterback hurries. Also caused and recovered a fumble for 0-1 Bengals.

Linebackers

Hayward Martin, Lower Richland, 5-11, 215, Sr.

Made 16 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two pass-breakups in season-opening win.

Dametrius Robinson, Batesburg-Leesville, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Made 19 tackles, two for losses, in loss at Lexington.

Richard Castellano, Eau Claire, 5-9, 185, So.

Made 10 tackles, one for loss, and broke up a pass in win against C.A. Johnson.

Walker Sojourner, Heathwood Hall, Jr.

Made 11 tackles, five for losses, a sack and caused a fumble in win over Porter Gaud.

Defensive Backs

Lorenzo Boyles, Columbia, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Was in on 11 tackles, had a tackle for loss, a sack and a 68 yard interception return for a touchdown. Also recovered an onside kick in win against A.C. Flora.

Keith Jones, Ridge View, Sr.

Made two interceptions and deflected two passes in 14-7 win at Irmo.

Robert Simmons, Hammond, 5-8, 155, Sr.

Made three tackles and two interceptions in win against Porter Gaud.

Lamont Todd, A.C. Flora, 6-1, 170, Jr.

Free safety had 17 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick.

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