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Heavy Hitters and Underdogs: The Road to Orangeburg Begins Now! By Brahma Media

  • Writer: Brahma Media, LLC
    Brahma Media, LLC
  • Nov 3
  • 3 min read

When the lights flicker on across South Carolina this Friday night, the path to Orangeburg officially opens — and every yard will matter. The I-20 Corridor is built for this moment: a stretch of proud football towns from Camden to Crestwood, Lee Central, and Lamar. Each program carries its county’s pride into the SCHSL playoffs, driven by grit, discipline, and the belief that tradition still wins in November. Four counties. One mission. The road to glory starts now. ⚔️ Class 4A Clash: Crestwood (6-4) vs. Hartsville (6-4)

No matchup embodies the drama of playoff football like Crestwood vs. Hartsville — a rematch dripping with redemption energy. Earlier this season, Hartsville defeated Crestwood 34-21, controlling the tempo and pounding the clock with their signature ground attack. But this time, the Knights enter sharper, healthier, and hungrier.

Crestwood’s Playoff Blueprint

  • RB Calvin Wofford (Jr.) — 130.9 rushing YPG, 13 TDs — the heartbeat of the offense.

  • RB Brayden Boults (Fr.) — 74 YPG, 10 TDs — a freshman with veteran poise.

  • QB Marek Yates (So.) — 92.6 passing YPG — composed and efficient.

  • WR/FS Jayden Martin (So.) — 40.6 receiving YPG, 4 INTs — two-way spark plug.

  • Defense: Da’shan Scriven (6 INTs) & Ahmadre Ricks (3 INTs) lead a turnover-hungry secondary.

For Crestwood, the path to victory starts with tempo — get Wofford rolling early, open the play-action for Yates, and flip the first-half narrative. Expect adjustments in protection and aggressiveness through the air.

📊 Brahma Prediction: Crestwood 28, Hartsville 24 The Knights turn lessons into leverage, avenging their regular-season loss.

🦊 Class 1A Powerhouse: Lamar (8-2) vs. Calhoun Falls Charter (3-7)

The Lamar Silver Foxes are postseason regulars for a reason — they thrive when the lights are brightest. Led by experience and explosiveness, they look ready to make another deep run.

  • QB Zori Pierce (Sr.) — 15 rushing TDs + 7 passing TDs = unstoppable balance.

  • RB Nygel Eaddy (Sr.) — 11 rushing TDs + 3 INTs on defense — Lamar’s ironman.

  • DE Mont Williams (So.) — 7 sacks — young edge terror.

Against Calhoun Falls, Lamar’s discipline and depth should dominate from the opening kick. Expect Pierce to set the tone on the ground and through the air while Eaddy controls both sides of the ball.

📊 Brahma Prediction: Lamar 42, Calhoun Falls 7 Silver Foxes make a statement — 1A still runs through Darlington County.

🐶 Class 4A Showdown: Camden (7-3) vs. Greer (4-6)

The Camden Bulldogs bring a blue-collar mindset into the bracket. This year has been all about proving that physicality travels — and so far, it has.

Greer’s 4-6 record doesn’t tell the whole story; the Yellow Jackets can flash speed and score in bunches. But against a well-structured defense like Camden’s, consistency will be key — and that’s where the Bulldogs hold the upper hand.

Camden leans on its power run game, a confident quarterback, and a front seven that loves contact. Once they establish rhythm, expect a controlled, methodical performance that squeezes the life out of Greer drives.

📊 Brahma Prediction: Camden 35, Greer 14 The Bulldogs announce their presence in 4A with a convincing win and move one step closer to Orangeburg.

🐎 Class 1A Battle: Lee Central (4-6) vs. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (8-2)

For Lee Central, offense hasn’t been the problem — defense has. The Stallions can move the ball and find the end zone, but stopping opponents has been an uphill fight all season.

Meanwhile, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler rides into the playoffs red-hot with an 8-2 record, a 5-game win streak, and a scoring margin of 446-122. Their discipline, tackling, and clock management are playoff ready.

If Lee Central catches rhythm early, this could turn into a fun offensive showcase — but the Stallions will need more than points to stay in it.

📊 Brahma Prediction: HKT 45, Lee Central 20 Lee Central scores in spurts, but HKT’s consistency proves too much.

🌩️ The I-20 Corridor Mentality

From Camden’s grit to Crestwood’s revenge, Lamar’s dominance, and Lee Central’s resilience, the I-20 Corridor once again proves it’s more than just a stretch of highway — it’s the beating heart of South Carolina high-school football. These towns don’t just play the game; they raise generations through it.

Every November, new heroes emerge and old rivalries are reborn. This isn’t just about playoff brackets — it’s about community pride, local legacy, and the fight to represent your county under the lights.

📣 Stay Connected

Follow @BrahmaMediaLLC for real-time scores, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. 🎧 Catch the Grade A Scouting Podcast for weekly breakdowns and player spotlights.📸 Visit www.brahmamediallc.com for photo galleries and exclusive coverage. 📰 Subscribe to The Brahma Brief for daily sports updates from across South Carolina.

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