Bearcats, Stallions rule all-region football team

By Barry Byers - bbyers@heraldonline.com

The All-Region 4-AAAA football team has been released and is dominated by players from Rock Hill and South Pointe high schools.

Eight Bearcats and six Stallions are on the 28-player team.

Rock Hill's Joe Montgomery, who led the Bearcats to the region title and an 11-1 record, was named region coach of the year.

The list of Bearcats on the team is headed by four players who were selected to play in postseason all-star games. Jatavius Stewart and Xavier McFadden are headed to the Shrine Bowl. Jamal Tyler and Michael McClure will play in the SCADA North South Game.

South Pointe's Quinten Darby heads the Stallions picks. He will play in the SCADA North-South Game. Jadeveon Clowney, regarded by several scouting services and the top junior defensive player in the nation, also was selected.

Lancaster is represented by four players. Darius Robinson was chosen to play in the SCADA North-South Game.

All-Region 4-AAAA Football Team

Rock Hill: Xavier McFadden WR-CB, Sr.; Jatavius Stewart QB-CB, Sr.; Jamal Tyler TB, Sr.; Ruben Velazquez OL, Sr.; Michael McClure LB, Sr.; Deleon Boulware LB, Sr.; Armani Delaney OL, Sr.; Tay Hinton DL, Sr.

South Pointe: Jadeveon Clowney DE, Jr.; Gerald Dixon DT, Jr.; Raphael Ratliff DB, Sr.; Landon Ard P/K, Jr.; Quinten Darby, RB, Sr; Clay Ridge OL, Sr.

Lancaster: Darius Robinson DL, Sr.; Daniel Foster DL, Jr.; Zedrick Truesdale TB, Sr.; Seth Cobb OL, Sr.

Blythewood: Curtis Hill DL, Sr.; Tre' Minor DL, Sr.; Brandon Wilds RB, Jr.; Damar Hall WR, So.; Evan Lanford FS, Sr.

Ridge View: Naquan Fleming WR, Sr.; Antoine Parker DE, Jr.; Marcus Lyerly LB, Sr.

Spring Valley: Nathan Weaver OL, Sr.; Jaryll Parson LB, Sr.

Coach of the year: Joe Montgomery, Rock Hill

STATE FOOTBALL — It's well established that Northwestern will play Berkeley at 8 p.m. Friday in the Class AAAA Division II state championship game Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

The other three games will be played at the same location on Saturday. Byrnes plays Dorman in the Class AAAA Division I title game at noon. At 3 p.m., Central plays Dillon for the Class AA championship. The final game of the day is at 6 p.m., with Myrtle Beach playing Clinton in the Class AAA game.

Tickets are $8 at the participating schools, $10 at the gate.

The Class A state championship games were played Saturday at S.C. State in Orangeburg. Chesterfield won its third straight title with a victory over Lamar in the Division I game. Williston-Elko beat Scott's Branch to win the Division II title.

SOUTH POINTE AWARDS — South Pointe High School recently handed out awards for its teams, excluding football, for the fall sports season.

The following is the list of winners:

Cross Country (Girls and Boys): Kirby Cranford, Kyle Benson (MVP runner); Nora Harris, Chris Sacco (coaches); Sarah Marshall, Loftin Bridges (Future Stallions); Parker Ellenburg, Israel Lightner (most improved)

Girls golf: Jaelyn Tindal (coaches); Kristen Curley (Stallions); Chandler Case (MVP)

Swimming(Girls and Boys): Ellen Cannon, Jay Crowder (MVP); Michelle Thacker, Brandon Anquiano (Stallion); Izzi Woodward, Ivey Smith (coaches); Megan Benson, Jay Crowder (academic)

Volleyball: Katie McCoy (MVP); Jessica Wright (offensive player of the year); Neely Leslie (defensive player of year); Logan Moore (academic)

JV Volleyball: Amber Opel (MVP); Lindsay Bradley (coaches)

Competitive Cheer: Sabrina Gilmore (coaches); Maddison Paul (MVP); Anitra Hall, Takeria Barber (Stallion)

Girls Tennis: Kuira Cruz, Tasha Brice (most improved); Taylor Madsen (hustle, most improved)

CLOVER AWARDS — Clover's fall sports teams and athletes, with the exception of varsity and JV football, recently were honored at an awards night.

The following is the list of winners:

Girls Tennis: Kate Stewart (player of the year); Faith Daniel (Blue Eagle); Anna Miszkiewicz (most improved); Elizabeth Edmunds (coaches); Emily Sparrow (JV player of the year); Harriet Hall (JV coaches)

Girl's Golf: Jordie Sowell (low stroke average); Kirstie Nugent (captain's)

Swimming (Boys and Girls): Kenny Jeffrey, Abby Hines (highest points); John Slavens, Christina Tremper (most improved); Max Ames, Stephanie Brown (Eagle Award); Tristan Forsythe (most Improved JV male); Emalee Almond (most improved JV female); Patrick Smith (Blue Eagle); Susannah Nivens (Blue Eagle)

Volleyball: Caitlan Flanagan (MVP); Tanaya Pettus (outstanding defensive player); Victoria Violante (coaches); Rachel Moore (most improved)

JV Volleyball: Ashia Good (most improved); Emily Drummond (hustle); Haley Collins (outstanding offense)

Boys Cross Country: Mick Francis (MVP);Thomas Honeyman (coaches); Luke Elston (leadership); Alex Ruziska, Jason Witry (most improved); Alex Flores, Steve Sparrow (Future Eagle)

Girls Cross Country: Grace Thompson (MVP); Kaitlin Pubentz (coaches); Karen Schmit (leadership); Brittany Traw (most improved); Ellen Westmoreland, Carley Schaefer (Future Eagle)