County Rivalry Ignites Barnwell County Football Traditions
In Barnwell County small towns like Blackville Elko Hilda and Williston fuel a long standing rivalry. The Warhorses join the Barnwell County trifecta where players face cousins and relatives in a charged season kickoff. Coach Dreayne Garrick notes the strong atmosphere and regional pride across the local teams.
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W.W. Carter
Warhorses
Barnwell County
Uaner
Towens
Coust
Williston
Elko
Blacksille-Hilda
Barnwell
Dreayne
Week one offensive stars shine in area football
In week one action several players posted standout numbers across the region. North Augusta's Buckson rushed 14 times for 167 yards and a TD while opening kickoff returner Thomson added 68 yards and a score. Barnwell’s Sreech totaled three TDs and 144 yards, Frazier caught three passes for 95 yards and a TD, and Thurmond's HII ran 17 times for 155 yards and a TD. Additional contributions came from Jerry, Pearson, and others as teams built early leads and piled up rushing and receiving yardage.
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North Augusta
Jacori Buckson
Thomson
Buckson
Caisies
Jackets
Barnwell Maintains High Ranking After Season Opener
Barnwell remains the area’s top ranked team in Class AA, sitting second behind Abbeville after beating Williston-Elko. North Augusta joins Class AAAA top 10 after beating Thomson Georgia, while South Pointe holds the No. 1 spot in AAAA. Ridge Spring Monetta leads Class A, Wagener Salley surges to No. 5 in AA, and Williston Elko drops to seventh after losing to Barnwell.
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Williston-Elko
Barnwell
S.C. Prep
South Pointe
Hartsville
Strom Thurmond
Dillion
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Teajans
Batesburg Leesville
la Tuda
Lacoaevérnalias
Wagener-Salley
War Eagles
Wagener- Salley
Pellan
Fox Creek
Williston Elko
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Russell
Ussell
Iken
Garrick
Blackwille- Hilla
David Berry
Eero
Lide
Jacob Buckson
Tharasan
Caree Collier
Collier
Callyon Creech
RB Barnwell
Sreech
Vicory
Willston Elka
By Frazier
Frazier
Jequan Harris
QB Strom Thurmond
Harris
Percen
Rebels
Stanley Hill
RB Strom Thurmond
Hii
Steom Thurmond
Saluda
Jyquan Jerry, OL Wagener-Salley
Jerry
DeAndre Pearson
Midland Valley
Pearson
Mustangs
Lakeside
Craig Pender
QB Barnwell
Hall of Pender
Jesse Sanders
South Aiken
Sanders
Southern Industries
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