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Best of 2024: SC high school football coaches release all-state teams. See who made list

The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released its 2024 all-state teams on Friday.

There is an overall all-state team made up players from all classifications, plus ones for each individual classifications. The players are nominated by their coaches and voted on by SCFCA.

All-State Team

——Offense——

Quarterback: Will Wilson, Richland Northeast

Running Backs: Marquise Henderson, BHP; Jevon Edwards, South Aiken

Receivers: Mikkel Skinner, Riverside; Jamarcus Smith, Gaffney; Donovan Murph, Irmo; Malik Clark, Rock Hill

Offensive Line: Aiden Wiles, North Central; Oliver Marett, BHP; Shedrick Sarratt. Gaffney; Ryan Love, Irmo; Cal Pitts, Clinton

Tight End: Jordan Collins, South Pointe

All-Purpose: AJ Brand, Irmo

Kicker: Matthew Fish, Northwestern

——Defense——

Defensive Line: Andre Pickett, Northwestern; Josh Smith, Dutch Fork; Yasir Smith, Summerville; Andrew Joseph, Goose Creek

Linebackers: Cam’Rich Smith, Spartanburg; Torrance Wilson, Lake City; Spencer Conn, Daniel; Matt McAuley, Lexington

Defensive Backs: Damarcus Leach, Abbeville; Chamarryus Bomar, Westside; Elgin Sessions, Dutch Fork; Da’Marion Coe, Hartsville; Devin Geronomi, White Knoll

All-Purpose: Jaquel Holman, Blackville-Hilda

Punter: Grady Dangerfield, James Island

Donovan Murph (6) of Irmo reacts following a touchdown during the Class 5A-D2 football state championship game at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Donovan Murph (6) of Irmo reacts following a touchdown during the Class 5A-D2 football state championship game at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State

Class 5A All-State

——Offense——

Quarterbacks: Finley Polk, Northwestern; Lincoln Huskey, Boiling Springs; Jaden Cummings, Summerville; Brady Albro, Chapin; Landon Sharpe, White Knoll

Running backs: KD Patterson, TL Hanna; Landon Stone, Clover; Maurice Anderson, Dutch Fork; Jayden Acosta, Ashley Ridge; John Peeples, Sumter; Jayven Williams, Summerville

Receivers: Jaden Deweese, Ashley Ridge; Jaiden Kelly-Murray, Summerville; Josh Ameo, Nations Ford; Khalen Bostick, Chapin; Stephen Collier, River Bluff; Kevin Boone, Berkeley; Weston Willis, Hillcrest; Justin Rice, Spartanburg; Kyle Patterson, Boiling Springs

Offensive Line: Rob Stevens, Greenwood; Bryce Rainwater, Hillcrest; Hunter Taylor, Greenville; Christian Smith, Lugoff Elgin; JacQari Witherspoon, North Myrtle Beach; Caden Muskus, Chapin; John Corley, Summerville; Jerius Williams, Sumter; Kameron Wallace, Woodmont; Christian Huynh, Carolina Forest; Jordan Sullivan, JL Mann

Tight End/H-Back: Cayden McFadden, Dutch Fork; Brady Ambrose, Catawba Ridge; Ke’Shon Washington, Summerville

——Defense——

Defensive Line: Anthony Addison, Sumter; Sterling Sanders, Blythewood; Mason Grier, Northwestern; Malachi Jefferson, James Island; Artrez Nance, Hillcrest; Jaidyn Ferguson, Byrnes; Cleve Tellery, Ridge View; Jayden Martin, TL Hanna

Linebackers: Wyatt Ward, JL Mann; Andrew Ruppe, Gaffney; Will Massey, Northwestern; Peyton Jones, Spartanburg; Jaquavious Dodd, Eastside; Jordan Lowery, Sumter; Gavin Stam, Chapin; Kentavion Anderson, Dorman

Defensive Backs: Ramani Bruton, JL Mann; Omarion Davis, Indian Land; Cam Strong, TL Hanna; John Isham, Easley; Josh Dobson, Catawba Ridge; Tamarion Watkins, Northwestern; Bryce Seaborn, Greenwood; Derek Smith, Dutch Fork; Jeremiah Favorite, Boiling Springs

Athlete: Ezekiel Belcher, Woodmont; KJ Smith, Dutch Fork; Sequel Patterson, Indian Land

Specialists: Tripp Bryant, River Bluff; Noah Perrin, Greenwood

Finley Polk (10) of Northwestern celebrates following his team’s win over Irmo in the Class 5A-D2 football state championship game at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Finley Polk (10) of Northwestern celebrates following his team’s win over Irmo in the Class 5A-D2 football state championship game at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State

Class 4A All-State

——Offense——

Quarterbacks: Cutter Woods, Westside; Roper Wentzky, AC Flora; Grayson Clary, Daniel

Running Backs: Sharode Richardson, Westside; Mason Pickett-Hicks, South Pointe; Reece Price, Wren; Troy Timko, Hilton Head

Receivers: Connor Brown, North Augusta; Jayden Sellers, South Florence; John Simmons, Myrtle Beach; Kendall Byrd, AC Flora; Carson Haines, Hilton Head; Carnell Warren, Bluffton; Tylin Drakeford, Camden

Offensive Line: Victor Goree, South Pointe; Kevin Peay, Lancaster; Jackson Lanier, Blue Ridge; Jackson Njoku, Fountain Inn; Deric Brown, Hartsville; William Bonneville, May River; Gabe Martinez, Darlington; Evan Wilder, Hilton Head; Rocky Herd, Daniel

Tight End/H-Back: Connor Gooding, Gilbert; Noah Lucas, Lower Richland

——Defense——

Defensive Line: Amare Adams, South Florence; Aakil Brown, South Pointe; Jackson Chavis, Hartsville; Zavier Polite, May River; Chris Doyle, Bluffton; Dexter Johnson, Daniel; Brennen Williams, Lower Richland

Linebackers: Web Barnes, Hartsville; Micheal Boulware, Gray Collegiate; Ophir Hill, Lower Richland; Ryan Carter, York; Montrelle Keys, Airport; Cameron Coe, South Florence; Willie Smith, Dreher; Hudson Flanagan, May River

Defensive Backs: Jordan Crim, Camden; Tyler Morgan, Wren; Armoni Weaver, Westside; Ty Burke, North Augusta; Cedric Cisse, Lakewood; Wynn Meetze, Gilbert; Tristen Simmons, Hilton Head; AJ Hamilton, May River; Rha’Zarii Harris, Lower Richland

Athlete: Corey Tillman, North Augusta; Ti’Monti Emanuel, Wilson; Jaylen Augustus, Darlington; Hakeem Waters, Hartsville; Aedan McCarthy, Bluffton

Specialists: Bruce Brown, Daniel; Logan Freeman, Camden

Amare Adams (91) of South Florence celebrates following the Class 4A Football State Championships in Orangeburg on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Amare Adams (91) of South Florence celebrates following the Class 4A Football State Championships in Orangeburg on Friday, December 13, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State

Class 3A All-State

——Offense——

Quarterbacks: TJ Morris, Woodruff; Rahmond Hamilton, Dillon; Kenton Caldwell, Newberry; Noah Thomas, BHP

Running Backs: Jaylen McGill, Mountain View Prep; Darius Lattimer, Crescent; Landon Robinson, Walhalla; Jamarion Fling, Dillon; Aiden Gibson, Woodruff; Ty’Qwon Booker, Broome; Dre Brown, Silver Bluff

Receivers: Abijah Webb, Pendleton; Josh Rice-Brandon, Union County; Kori Moates, Woodruff; Dru Goldsmith, Hanahan; Brayden Simpson, Broome; Jude Hall, Christ Church; Zamaurious Robertson, Dillon; Cam’Ron Frazier, Silver Bluff; Elijah Huggins, Powdersville; Kadarus Hainsworth, Mountain View Prep

Offensive Line: David Blanchard, Orangeburg-Wilkinson; Alex Cox, Chapman; Keylan Dixon, BHP; Amiri Hardy-Shipman, Broome; Lebron Lyles, Newberry; Garris Chambers, Silver Bluff; Townsend Crosby, Waccamaw; Cohen Lyda, Woodruff; Tra Bari Lee, Crescent; Antwain Mitchell, Hanahan; Connor Talley, Walhalla

Tight End/H-Back: Kam Taylor, Woodruff; Eli Satterfield, BHP

——Defense——

Defensive Line: Kylan Dixon, BHP; Jamarius Wilson, Loris; Damarea Thurmond, Loris; Trent Garner, Pendleton; Justin Lathon, BHP; Javier Mills, Powdersville; Kasiah Harkless, Adams, Swansea; Jaylon Davis, Union County

Linebackers: Jared Acosta, Newberry; Keryien Brown, Dillon; Isaac Hoskins, Crescent; Trey Harris, Silver Bluff; Shaun Graybill, Woodruff; Dax Allen, Pendleton; Javon Johnson, Loris; Tye Kelly, BHP; William Gillespie, St Joseph’s; Julian Senn, Newberry

Defensive Backs: Joshaun Knuckles, Powdersville; Cody Williams, Pendleton; Jasyiah Davis, Crescent; Tajeh Watson-Martin, BHP; KJ Miles, BHP; Adrian Grate, Wacammaw; Asher Littlejohn, Broome; Acie Hatfield, Christ Church; Zy Collymore, Pendleton

Athlete: Silas Parish, Walhalla; Kiante Parks, Crescent; Zhi’Mire Gerald, Loris

Specialists: Derrick Smalls, Battery Creek; Christian Bridwell, BHP

Mountain View Prep junior Jaylen McGill (2) runs the ball against Belton-Honea Path on Dec. 6, 2024.
Mountain View Prep junior Jaylen McGill (2) runs the ball against Belton-Honea Path on Dec. 6, 2024. ALEX HICKS JR./STAFF ALEX HICKS JR./STAFF / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Class 2A All-State

——Offense——

Quarterbacks: Tanner Watkins, Batesburg Leesville; Cameron Austin, Barnwell; Tavien Orellana, Phillip Simmons; Josh Sims, Blacksburg

Running Backs: Tydarion Grier, Fairfield Central; Amadre Wooden, Batesburg-Leesville; Zayvion King, Ninety Six; AJ Lee, Andrews; Jaylen Singletary, Hampton County; Javen Cook, Clinton; Damias Seegars, Andrew Jackson; Tyleek Dukes, Kingstree

Receivers: Blayne Edwards, Lake City; Jamerius Clark, Batesburg Leesville; Jay Sewell, Strom Thurmond; Logan Smith, Liberty; Jaquavis Clark, Chesterfield; Braylon Blanton, Chesnee; Ja’Kease Salley, Woodland; Mason Miles, Lake Marion

Offensive Line: Jabrell White, Chester; Tony Cherry, Barnwell; Austin Wertz, Ninety Six; Hunter Lawson, Clinton; Clayton Lawson, Clinton; Quamaine Vaughn, Phillip Simmons; Jordan Swink, Ninety Six; John Campbell, Cheraw

Tight End/H-Back: Logan Sturkie, Barnwell; Khalil Dorsey, Andrews; Brody Tonon, Phillip Simmons

——Defense——

Defensive Line: Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, Kingstree; Kaseam Liferidge, Timberland; JT Lott, Saluda; Josh Merriweather, Strom Thurmond; John Sawyer, Batesburg-Leesville; Chris Stewart, Andrews; Tony Broxton, Whale Branch; Terry Radford, Chester

Linebackers: DJ Blanding, Woodland; Mandrell Sanders, Hampton County; Messiah Brayboy-Singletary, Lake City; Sincere Hubbard, Chesterfield; Chauncey Turner, Fairfield Central; Kjay Proctor, Chesnee; Devin Cockfield, Lake City; Christian Burkett, Batesburg Leesville

Defensive Backs: Jeffery Ceasar, Manning; Antario James, Fairfield Central; Jorden Timmons, Timberland; Marian Dewalt, Mid Carolina; Robert Brown, Cheraw; Chris Boyd, Clinton; Travon Tate, Woodland; Tyler Davis, Hampton County

Athlete: KD Whitt, Batesburg Leesville; Tray Wilson, Central; Tushawan Richardson, Clinton; William Robinson, Barnwell

Specialists: CJ Falotico, Philip Simmons; Lane Evans, Barnwell

Tanner Watkins (16) fakes a handoff to Amadre Wooden (22) during practice at Batesburg-Leesville High School on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Tanner Watkins (16) fakes a handoff to Amadre Wooden (22) during practice at Batesburg-Leesville High School on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State

Class A All-State

——Offense——

Quarterbacks: Zach Rogers, Lewisville; Wade Poston, Hannah Pamplico; Chanston Crosby, Bamberg Ehrhardt; Zori Pierce, Lamar

Running Backs: Karson Norman, Abbeville; Karmello Jones, Cross; Darion Stroman, HKT; Tyrell Foxworth, Lake View; Wenson Smith, Ridgeland; Brandon Nance, Dixie; Keivonte Bates, CA Johnson

Receivers: RiQuarius Harris, Lewisville; Xavier Jackson, Lamar; Nyren Bowman, Scott’s Branch; Marcus Cann, Bamberg Ehrhardt; Jaden Douglas, Baptist Hill; Tylin James, Hannah Pamplico

Offensive Line: Will New, Abbeville; Ethan Shipman, Lewisville; Jarvis Logan, Bamberg Ehrhardt; Tristian Jenkins, Bamberg Ehrhardt; Zack Page, Latta; Jayden Dash, Blackville Hilda; Savion Williams, Lee Central; Zyon Guiles, Carvers Bay; Jason Brigham, Lamar; Kendall Walton, Lamar

Tight End/H-Back: Nyshaun Quillen, Lamar; Ashton Locklear, Lake View; Danny Ragin, Scott’s Branch

——Defense——

Defensive Line: Micheal Bennett, Cross; Kevin Smalls, Baptist Hill; Jadin Price, Lee Central; AJ Speech, Abbeville; ZyDarious Inman, Lake View; Rayfield Bell, Wagener Salley; Altavious Patterson, Abbeville; Dylan White, Green Sea Floyds

Linebackers: Chris Glover, Calhoun County; Omarion Holman, HKT; Elisha Baker, Lewisville; Shadrach Williams, Lee Central; Thomas Ferguson, Abbeville; Jalen McGraw, Bamberg Ehrhardt

Defensive Backs: Caden Ramsey, Cross; Kalif Harry, Lee Central; Jasson Brockington, McBee; Marcus Stevens, McCormick; Jayce Medlin, Ware Shoals; Jaylen Walter, Military Magnet

Athlete: Jaquarius Davis, Lee Central; Jordan Strong, Lewisville; Dallas Dotson, Dixie; Romaine Grant, Baptist Hill

Specialists: Quintin Jackson, Scott’s Branch; Grayson Booth, Lamar; Copeland Hayden, Branchville

This story was originally published December 20, 2024 at 11:55 AM with the headline "Best of 2024: SC high school football coaches release all-state teams. See who made list."

Lou Bezjak
The State
Lou Bezjak is the High School Sports Prep Coordinator for The (Columbia) State and (Hilton Head) Island Packet. He previously worked at the Florence Morning News and had covered high school sports in South Carolina since 2002. Lou is a two-time South Carolina Sports Writer of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Support my work with a digital subscription
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