The Cross (SC) varsity football team will host Lake View (SC) in a playoff game today at 7:30 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class A Football” tournament.

Cross vs Lake View Football Game Info:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Cross vs Lake View
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class A Football
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Game preview: Cross vs Lake View

As the high school football season heats up, all eyes are on two of South Carolina’s premier programs: Lake View and Cross. Both teams have showcased remarkable skill and determination this season, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling showdown. Here’s a closer look at how these two powerhouses stack up against each other.

Rankings and Records

Lake View enters the matchup ranked 5th in Class 1A, boasting an impressive overall record of 11-1 and an unblemished 6-0 region mark. They’ve been dominant at home (7-0) and solid on the road (4-1), with a staggering points-for-to-points-against ratio of 433 to 130.

Cross, ranked 7th in Class 1A, is equally formidable with an 11-2 overall record and a 6-0 region record. Like Lake View, they’re undefeated at home (7-0) and strong away (4-1), with one neutral-site loss. Their points-for-to-points-against ratio is even more eye-popping at 526 to 90.

Scoring Trends

Both teams have high-powered offenses, but they’ve displayed different patterns in their scoring.

• Lake View:
  • Q1: 7.1 points
  • Q2: 14.5 points
  • Q3: 6.3 points
  • Q4: 7.0 points
  • Final: 36.1 points per game
• Cross:
  • Q1: 14.3 points
  • Q2: 14.8 points
  • Q3: 6.8 points
  • Q4: 2.8 points
  • OT: 6.0 points
  • Final: 40.5 points per game

Cross’s ability to dominate early in games has been a key to their success, while Lake View’s balanced scoring throughout all quarters makes them a consistent threat.

Statistical Comparison

Team Averages

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Cross leads with 209.5 yards.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Cross edges ahead with 103.5 yards.
• Total Yards Per Game: Cross surpasses Lake View with 312.9 yards.
• Points Per Game: Cross leads with 40.5 compared to Lake View’s 36.1.

Defensive Contributions

• Tackles Per Game: Lake View averages 45.2 tackles.
• Sacks Per Game: Lake View also holds a slight edge at 2.0 sacks per game.

Standout Players

Lake View

• Karmello Jones (#8):
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 137.9
  • Total Yards Per Game: 140.5
  • Points Per Game: 17.8
• Tyler Harris (#1):
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 103.5
• Caden Ramsey (#7):
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 50.8
• Jailyn Broughton (#52):
  • Tackles Per Game: 6.3
• William Grant (#2):
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.5

Cross

Cross’s statistics align closely with national averages, but their standout performances across key games have propelled them to prominence.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced and dominated the same three opponents:

• Scott’s Branch:
  • Lake View: 41-14 (Win)
  • Cross: 54-12 (Win)
• Hannah-Pamplico:
  • Lake View: 30-7 (Win)
  • Cross: 12-7 (Win)
• Green Sea Floyds:
  • Lake View: 51-8 (Win)
  • Cross: 48-0 (Win)

These performances highlight the consistency and high level of play from both programs.

The Showdown

Both Lake View and Cross have proven themselves to be dominant forces in South Carolina high school football. With Lake View’s steady, balanced attack and Cross’s explosive scoring and resilience, this matchup is poised to be one for the ages. Fans can expect a fierce battle where every play counts. Will Cross’s offensive firepower prevail, or will Lake View’s consistency and defensive tenacity carry the day? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this is high school football at its finest.