This is a big week for the column. I am releasing our first local high school football poll for the 2021 season. Trust me, this was not an easy process. There are so many teams this year that are almost dead-even matchups, so it was tough to try and place each team in what I felt was the proper spot.
However, before I get to the poll, let’s recap the top performances from last week. We had a sensational outing for Silver Bluff sophomore Trae’Von Dunbar. The talented running back sliced his way through the Fox Creek defense for four touchdowns and he headlines our top performers of the week.
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Quarterback Play
Remedee Leaphart (Ridge-Spring Monetta)
He was 17 of 29 passing for 201 yards and 3 TDs. Rushed for 39 yards and two additional scores as he led Ridge-Spring Monetta to a thrilling 58-50 victory over Lewisville. He also threw for five 2-point conversions.
Dalen Cobb (Washington-Wilkes)
Cobb was 8 of 12 passing for 141 yards and 2 TDs. He also rushed for 69 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Tigers knocked off Warren County.
Kaleb Jackson (Evans)
Jackson was super-efficient as Evans topped ARC 26-18 to improve to 4-0. He completed 7 of 10 passes for 138 yards and a pair of TDs. He also ran the ball 11 times for 55 yards.
Jalen Patrick (Hephzibah)
10 of 20 passing for 205 yards and 3 TDs in the Rebel’s loss to Jefferson County.
Brooks Pangle (Greenbrier)
8 of 16 passing for 138 yards and 2 TDs in the Pack’s loss to Grovetown.
Colson Brown (North Augusta)
12 of 21 passing for 138 yards and a TD in North Augusta’s loss to Ridge View.
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Rushing
Trae’von Dunbar (Silver Bluff)
Rushed for 230 yards and 4 TDs on 18 carries as Silver Bluff crushed Fox Creek 41-0.
Joseph Jean (Grovetown)
This talented junior rushed for 213 yards and a pair of TDs as Grovetown topped Greenbrier 34-16.
Jontavius Curry (Richmond Academy)
Curry rumbled for 191 yards and 2 TDs on 21 carries as ARC lost to Evans 26-18.
Receiving
Gregory Bryant (Strom Thurmond)
Had 4 catches for 79 yards and 2 TD grabs for the Rebels.
Jourdain Spann (Evans)
Caught 3 passes for 76 yards and a TD in Evans win over ARC.
Defense
Jo’vares Harden (Wash-Wilkes)
Racked up 16 tackles, including 11 solo stops in the Tigers 45-6 win over Cross Creek.
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Prediction Results
Last Week: 9-4 Season Total: 34-16
This Week’s Predictions:
Washington County 34, Evans 27
Grovetown 26, S.E. Bulloch 23
Morgan Co. 31, Lakeside 16
Loganville 34, Greenbrier 24
Burke Co. 37, North Augusta 27
Harlem 25, Lincoln Co. 23
Hephzibah 33, Josey 18
Vidalia 28, ARC 21
Thomson 34, May River 28
Jefferson Co. 34, Butler 16
Laney 33, Glenn Hills 6
Putnam Co. 30, Westside 24
Wash-Wilkes 26, Elbert Co. 20
Aquinas 38, Strong Rock Christian 14
Augusta Prep 26, Lake Oconee Academy 14
Blackville-Hilda 40, HK Tyler 14
Rabun Co. 48, Saluda 38
Silver Bluff 44, Midland Valley 13
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And now, the most awaited first look at the prep football poll:
CSRA HS Football Top 20 Poll
1. Thomson (2-0)
2. Burke Co. (1-0)
3. Washington Co. (1-0)
4. Saluda (3-0)
5. Evans (4-0)
6. Silver Bluff (2-0)
7. North Augusta (1-2)
8. Harlem (2-1)
9. Laney (2-1)
10. Augusta Christian (2-1)
11. Wash-Wilkes (2-1)
12. Lincoln Co. (2-1)
13. Aquinas (2-1)
14. Jefferson Co. (1-2)
15. Bamberg Ehrhardt (3-0)
16. Barnwell (3-1)
17. Westside (2-2)
18. Richmond Academy (1-2)
19. Strom Thurmond (2-1)
20. Grovetown (1-2)
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