Tonights key matchups

Compiled by Philip M. Bowman,
Friday, November 20, 2009



Greenwood (9-3) at Berkeley (12-1)

Last year: Did not play.

Notable: Both teams are coming off impressive victories in the first-round of the Division II-AAAA playoffs. Berkeley, the No. 1 seed in the bracket, breezed past Aiken 55-14, scoring 42 points in the first half, including touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams. Greenwood is coming off a solid 37-7 victory over Beaufort. Greenwood allows only 12.5 points per game but will be challenged by the high-octane Stags, who average 40.6 points per game.

Keep an eye on: Berkeley running back R.J. Robinson. He's been selected to play in the North-South game.

Did you know: Greenwood's last state championship was in 2000, Berkeley's last title was 1996.

PMB's pick: Berkeley, 28-21

North Augusta (11-1) at Goose Creek (9-3)

Last Year: Did not play.

Notable: The Gators can make history in tonight's Division II-AAAA playoff game, but it won't be easy as North Augusta enters with an 11-1 record. The Gators have never won 10 games in a season, and they have never won two playoff games in a season. A win would give them both milestones Gator freshman RB Mike Myers continues to impress as he ripped off touchdown runs of 21 and 40 yards in last week's victory over Lancaster. Goose Creek could play Berkeley next week if the Gators and Stags win tonight.

Keep an eye on: Goose Creek linebacker Malcolm Howard. He's been selected to play in the Shrine Bowl.

Did you know: Goose Creek is 4-2 at home this season, allowing only 77 points to visiting teams.

PMB's pick: Goose Creek, 21-14

Gaffney (9-3) at Summerville (11-1)

Last year: Gaffney won 40-10 in the first round of the Division I-AAAA playoffs.

Notable: Tonight's game will mark the third straight time Gaffney has traveled to Summerville for a Division I-AAAA playoff game. Summerville won two years ago by a 23-22 margin and the Indians swamped the Green Wave 40-10 last year. Both teams feature balanced attacks. Gaffney quarterback D'Edward Burris finished the regular season with 2,145 passing yards and 22 touchdowns while rushing for another 909 yards and 12 scores. The Wave's offensive forces are QB Dalton Saunders and RB De'angelo Henderson.

Keep an eye on: Gaffney's Joe Craig. He's headed to Clemson as a WR, but an injury has forced him to play defense only.

Did you know: Gaffney has won a record 15 state championships. Summerville has won the state crown 12 times.

PMB's pick: Summerville, 24-21

Timberland (12-0) at Dillon (10-2)

Last year: Dillon won 28-27 in double overtime.

Notable: This Class AA playoff game could be the best battle in the state. Dillon stunned Timberland in the playoffs last year, the only game the Wolves have lost in the last 25 games. The Wolves have lost three playoff games to Dillon, including twice in the third round. Timberland will attempt to pound the football. Byron Mayes has 721 yards rushing, Cody Craig 1,238 and Milford 722. The trio has rushed for 44 touchdowns.

Keep an eye on: Timberland QB Cody Craig. He accounted for four touchdowns in last week's 36-7 victory over Woodland.

Did you know: Dillon has seven straight victories after back-to-back losses to Marlboro County and Myrtle Beach.

PMB's pick: Timberland, 14-12

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