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