Gamecocks QB commit Ryan Hilinski shines in season opener
South Carolina quarterback commit Ryan Hilinski got his senior season started off in a big way.
Hilinski threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns as Orange Lutheran (Calif.) defeated San Juan Hills, 27-7, on Friday night.
Hilinski had 208 yards and two touchdowns in the first half.
Here is a look at how some other Gamecock commits did Friday night:
Class of 2019
Jamario Holley (Northwestern) – Caught 6 passes for 47 yards against South Pointe.
Traevon Kenion (Wake Forest HS, N.C.) – Caught a 41-yard TD pass in his first game for Wake Forest High School. He transferred from Monroe High School.
Cam Smith (Westwood) – Had a fumble recovery in the 53-14 win over Lugoff-Elgin, then committed to the Gamecocks.
Joseph Anderson (Oakland High School, Tenn.) – Injured elbow first half Friday night. Scheduled to have x-rays on Saturday, according to Murfreesboro Post’s Michael Gallagher.
Keshawn Toney (Williston-Elko) – Had one catch for 12 yards. Been bothered by an ankle injury.
Class of 2020
Mecose Todd (Villa Rica HS, Ga.) – Scored two touchdowns, a 69-yard run and also returned a kickoff 86 yards for a score.
This story was originally published August 18, 2018 at 12:57 AM.