The Blackville-Hilda varsity football team (Blackville, SC) will host McCormick (SC) for a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 PM. This game is part of the 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class A Football tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Blackville-Hilda vs McCormick
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class A Football
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Game preview: Blackville-Hilda vs McCormick

As the 2024-25 football season unfolds, McCormick and Blackville-Hilda are heading in different directions, with stark contrasts in their overall performance, statistics, and team dynamics. Let’s take a closer look at these two teams, comparing their records, scoring averages, key players, and more.

Records and Rankings

McCormick’s season has been a struggle so far, as they enter with a 2-8 overall record and a 2-3 record in their region. Their performance has been notably weak at home and away, both sitting at 1-4. The team has scored a total of 122 points while allowing 396, giving them a points-per-game (PPG) average of just 12.2. Their region performance of .400, however, shows that they are competitive within their local circuit, even if their overall results don’t reflect it.

On the other hand, Blackville-Hilda has had a much more successful run this season, boasting an 8-2 overall record and a strong 4-1 region performance. Their scoring has been far more explosive, with 280 points for and only 180 against. Their average points per game stands at an impressive 28.0. Blackville-Hilda’s dominance is not just confined to their region; their 4-1 away record shows that they can perform on the road as well.

Scoring Breakdown

Looking at how each team has scored throughout the game, McCormick struggles early on, with no points scored in the first half of games (Q1 and Q2). Their second half shows a slight improvement, as they score an average of 4.0 points between Q3 and Q4. However, with an overall average of just 12.2 points per game, McCormick is clearly facing challenges in putting points on the board.

Blackville-Hilda, conversely, starts strong and maintains a high level of scoring. The team averages 6.6 points in the first quarter and 11.4 points in the second quarter, effectively building a solid lead by halftime. While their scoring drops slightly in the second half (7.2 points in Q3 and 2.0 points in Q4), they still finish with an impressive 28.0 points per game, showing their consistent offensive power.

Team Stat Comparison

In terms of team performance, McCormick struggles significantly with offensive production, particularly in the passing game. The team averages just 41.6 passing yards per game, while Blackville-Hilda racks up 51.6 passing yards per game. McCormick’s rushing game, however, is far more effective, with an average of 249.7 rushing yards per game, compared to Blackville-Hilda’s 140.1.

Defensively, McCormick records an average of 40.6 tackles per game, with standout performances from individual players like Kaiden Aiken, who averages 10 tackles per game. Blackville-Hilda, by comparison, averages just 2.7 tackles per game but manages to put up a solid defensive front when needed. In terms of sacks, McCormick leads with 0.6 per game, while Blackville-Hilda averages 0.2.

Key Players

For McCormick, Jaquel Holman has been the standout player of the season, leading the team in several categories. He averages 140.1 rushing yards per game, along with 28.0 receiving yards. Holman also accounts for 10.9 points per game, reflecting his central role in the offense. Meanwhile, Samari Williams leads the team in passing yards with 41.6 per game, though this has been a less utilized aspect of McCormick’s offense.

On the Blackville-Hilda side, the team’s offense is equally led by a few key players. Running back Jaquel Holman, who has been a standout for McCormick, leads the team in rushing yards, while Messiah McFadden contributes significantly in the receiving game. Blackville-Hilda’s total yards per game (291.3) demonstrates their strong offensive balance, while their defensive efforts are anchored by key tacklers.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced Edisto this season. McCormick fell to Edisto with a 38-16 loss on September 20, while Blackville-Hilda triumphed with a dominant 41-6 win on August 30. This contrast against a common opponent underscores the differences in performance between the two teams this year.

Conclusion

While McCormick has had a tough season, Blackville-Hilda has emerged as one of the stronger teams in the region. Blackville-Hilda’s efficient offense, solid defense, and depth have propelled them to an 8-2 record, while McCormick’s struggles with consistency and offensive output have kept them at the bottom of their region. If McCormick hopes to improve in the coming seasons, they will need to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in scoring and passing.

For Blackville-Hilda, their strong performance positions them well as a contender, with hopes for an even more successful playoff run ahead.