Aug. 25: No. 13 Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) at No. 20 Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, Va.)
Shuler Bentley and Byrnes will trek to Virginia this week.
Photo by Randy Sartin
This will be a "must" win for Byrnes if it is to be in the national-title hunt. It finished strong last year and will count on a talented, veteran air attack. Quarterback
Shuler Bentley will be throwing often to experienced receivers
Tavin Richardson and
Akia Booker.
Oscar Smith's defending Group AAA Division 6 state champs will count on
Dashawn Blow to step in at quarterback and
Deshawn McClease to become an immediate star at running back. McClease ran for 305 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman.
Coach Richard Morgan told the Virginian-Pilot that the speedy McClease is "a special ball player and can do a lot of things on the field. He's a touchdown waiting to happen."
