USC Recruiting

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.

The California native is one of centerpieces of the Gamecocks’ Class of 2019 recruiting class and a top-50 recruit nationally.

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.

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This story was originally published August 18, 2018 at 12:57 AM.

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