COLUMBIA — Five local football players proved hard work has its rewards.

Nation Ford wide receiver AK McCoy, Northwestern defensive back O’Daryl Douglas, Rock Hill wide receiver Jaleel Scott, South Pointe quarterback Devin Pearson (chosen as an athlete) and York defensive lineman Beau Nunn were selected to play in this year’s North-South All-Star Football Game.

Joe Montgomery of Rock Hill will be head coach of the North. He will be joined on the staff by Will Young of Greer, Louie Alexander of Mid-Carolina, Donald Addis of Whitmire, Leon Hogan of Chapin and Johnny Mangum of Central.

James Waring of St. John’s will be the head coach of the South. His assistants will be Trey Woodberry of West Florence, Tim Renfrow of Socastee, Jeff Calabrese of Hartsville, Mike Donnalley of Wando and Robbie Brown of Dillon.

The game, the 64th, will be played on Dec. 8 at Myrtle Beach High School’s Doug Shaw Stadium with a 12:30 p.m. kickoff.

The North won last year’s game 42-3 and leads the series 37-25-2.

Last year’s game has the smell of an offensive highlight film for the North, but the game actually came down to seven South turnovers.

The North took advantage of good field position all day, getting two touchdown passes by Greer quarterback Reese Hannon, two touchdown receptions by Mauldin receiver Jordan Hallums, and two touchdown runs by Seneca running back Chris Robinson.

Tickets : $15 at the gate. Up to two children (under 7) admitted free with one adult ticket holder.

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