Football Recap: Crestwood Comes Up Short

While it was Crestwood who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Wilson who put up more. The Knights took a 27-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The Knights were up 14-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Brayden Boults

Rushing Yards

08/29/25 @ Richland Northeast	7
09/19/25 @ South Florence	13
09/12/25 @ Sumter	41
09/26/25 @ Lower Richland	53
08/22/25 vs Manning	106

Despite the loss, Crestwood saw an underclassman step up: freshman Brayden Boults rushed for 135 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. Those 135 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Boults. Crestwood also got a significant boost from Calvin Wofford, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 109 yards.

Wilson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Myquan McWhite, who picked up 125 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 51 yards. McWhite was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 50 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Tristen Howard, who threw for 201 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Crestwood has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Wilson, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Crestwood is set to square off against their familiar foe Hartsville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Wilson will challenge rival Lower Richland at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.