SC Palmetto Champions football team released. See which players, coaches made list
The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released its annual Palmetto Champions team on Monday.
A top offensive, defensive, lineman, special teams player and coach were awarded in upper and lower state of each S.C. classification. Players were nominated by their coaches and selected by the SCFCA’s board of directors.
The SCFCA will announce its all-state teams next Monday.
Class 5A
Upper State Offensive Player of Year: Raheim Jeter, Spartanburg
Upper State Defensive Player of the Year: Nathan Johnson, Gaffney
Upper State Lineman of Year: Markee Anderson, Dorman
Upper State Special Teams Player of Year: Avery McFadden, Hillcrest
Upper State Coach of Year: Mark Hodge, Spartanburg
Lower State Offensive Player of Year: Jarvis Green, Dutch Fork
Lower State Defensive Player of the Year: Mikey Ross, Wando
Lower State Lineman of Year: Josh Matusik, Summerville
Lower State Special Teams Player of Year: Daniel Deneen Jr., St. James
Lower State Coach of Year: Mark Barnes, Sumter
Class 4A
Upper State Offensive Player of Year: Elijah Caldwell, Northwestern
Upper State Defensive Player of the Year: DJ Barksdale, South Pointe
Upper State Lineman of Year: Jordan Knox, Northwestern
Upper State Special Teams Player of Year: Roberto Luna, Laurens
Upper State Coach of Year: Greg Porter, Greenville
Lower State Offensive Player of Year: LaNorris Sellers, South Florence
Lower State Defensive Player of the Year: Jaylin Davis, South Florence
Lower State Lineman of Year: Kendarious Kinard, AC Flora
Lower State Special Teams Player of Year: Jack Weil, Lucy Beckham
Lower State Coach of Year: Drew Marlowe, South Florence
Class 3A
Upper State Offensive Player of Year: Thomas Williams, Powdersville
Upper State Defensive Player of the Year: Misun Kelley, Daniel
Upper State Lineman of Year: Bryce Smith, Daniel
Upper State Special Teams Player of Year: Bryson James, Clinton
Upper State Coach of Year: Robert Mustar, Powdersvile
Lower State Offensive Player of Year: Nate Branch, Lower Richland
Lower State Defensive Player of the Year: Monteque Rhames, Manning
Lower State Lineman of Year: Xzavier Mcleod, Camden
Lower State Special Teams Player of Year: Griffin Gore, Philip Simmons
Lower State Coach of Year: Kelvin Roller, Dillon
Class 2A
Upper State Offensive Player of Year: Hernandez O’Neal, Keenan
Upper State Defensive Player of the Year: Chase Brightharp, Strom Thurmond
Upper State Lineman of Year: Tyrell Brown, Newberry
Upper State Special Teams Player of Year: Addison Nickles, Abbeville
Upper State Coach of Year: Demetrius Davis, Fairfield Central
Lower State Offensive Player of Year: Tyler Smith, Barnwell
Lower State Defensive Player of the Year: Omari Jenkins, Timberland
Lower State Lineman of Year: She’Fon Boyd, Andrews
Lower State Special Teams Player of Year: Tyson Funderburk, Andrew Jackson
Lower State Coach of Year: Eddie Ford, Woodland
Class A
Upper State Offensive Player of Year: Cameron Davis, Wagener-Salley
Upper State Defensive Player of the Year: Carson Shaw, Christ Church
Upper State Lineman of Year: Jawaine Gleaton, Wagener-Salley
Upper State Special Teams Player of Year: Constantine Gandis, Christ Church
Upper State Coach of Year: Leon Boulware, Lewisville
Lower State Offensive Player of Year: Daquan Burroughs, Johnsonville
Lower State Defensive Player of the Year: Quan Toney, Lamar
Lower State Lineman of Year: Warren McDowell, Latta
Lower State Special Teams Player of Year: Josh McNeil, Hannah-Pamplico
Lower State Coach of Year: Ken Cribb, Johnsonville