Eau Claire wins season opener, Ben Lippen’s comeback comes up just short

Eau Claire 44, Lewisville 18

Michael Kelly won his debut as EC coach and the Shamrocks won their first season opener since 2008.

Ron Davis had a fumble return for a touchdown and caught a TD pass. Quarterback Jordan Howell and Shytell O’Neal each had TD runs and Javis Lucas returned a punt for a score.

Trinity-Byrnes 26, Ben Lippen 25

Ben Lippen trailed by 20 points but comeback fell just short.

The Falcons drove 99 yards in less than a minute and scored to pull within 26-25. But Trinity-Byrnes stopped Ben Lippen on a two-point conversion and recovered onside kick.

Rob Gordon had a touchdown pass to Ryan Fleming and Fleming also ran for two touchdowns.

Robert E. Lee 21, Heathwood Hall 7

Ronnie Porter had Heathwood’s lone TD. The Highlanders led 7-0 at halftime.

Statewide scores

Hannah-Pamplico 28, Lake View 26

North Myrtle Beach 16, Conway 14

This story was originally published August 16, 2018 at 10:43 PM.