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South Carolina fans can participate in a poll to vote for the top returning high school linebacker in the state. The voting ends on July 31, showcasing 15 talented nominees who excelled in the previous season. This initiative underscores the remarkable talent within South Carolina’s high school football programs as teams gear up for the upcoming season.
South Carolina is gearing up for an exciting 2025 football season, and fans have the opportunity to engage in a unique poll aimed at identifying the top returning high school linebacker in the state. The poll invites all football enthusiasts to cast their votes for their favorite players, with the voting period set to close on July 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This initiative highlights the talent available in South Carolina’s high school football programs.
A total of 15 standout players have been nominated for consideration in this poll. Each player has showcased remarkable skills and impressive statistics throughout last season, making them worthy contenders. Below are profiles of the players under consideration:
- Avinger: Standing tall at 6-foot-3 and weighing 225 pounds, Avinger is a three-star linebacker who made 50 tackles, including six tackles for loss, and caused one fumble. He holds 12 college offers, with notable interest from The Citadel, Arkansas, and East Carolina.
- Boulware: At 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Boulware earned all-state honors in 4-A football. He comes from a football legacy, as his father Michael and uncle Peter both played in the NFL, with Peter earning a Super Bowl ring with the Baltimore Ravens.
- Ginn: A formidable presence at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, Ginn recorded an impressive 87 tackles, alongside five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, six quarterback hurries, and one interception.
- Foster: Weighing in at 225 pounds and 6-foot-1, Foster had a standout season with an incredible 178 tackles, which included eight tackles for loss and 13 sacks.
- Brown: At 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds, Brown led his team in tackling with 147 tackles, as well as contributing three sacks and causing one fumble.
- Green: A sophomore standout, Green measures 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds and had 116 tackles, four sacks, and an interception.
- Tonon: At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Tonon made an impressive 91 tackles and was named the spring MVP.
- Jones: Standing at 6-foot and weighing 196 pounds, Jones set a school record with 112 tackles, including seven for loss, and notched three interceptions.
- Brunson: At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, Brunson put on a dominant performance with 123 tackles, including 32.5 for loss and 5.5 sacks.
- Baxley: Weighing 180 pounds and measuring 5-foot-10, Baxley logged 122 tackles, 22 of which were for loss, along with one sack.
- Henderson: At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, Henderson compiled 105 tackles, nine for loss, as well as two sacks and a defensive touchdown.
- Lucas: Lucas, 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, recorded 116 tackles, eight for loss, and recently received his first college offer from Brevard.
- Duprez: A two-way standout, Duprez made 133 tackles, with 10 for loss, alongside several turnovers.
This poll serves as an exciting platform for fans and community members to recognize and support the hard work and dedication of young athletes across South Carolina. The anticipation builds as football teams engage in summer workouts and 7-on-7 scrimmages, preparing for the upcoming season. The culmination of the voting will reveal not only the top linebacker but also showcase the local talent that makes South Carolina’s high school football scene robust and vibrant.
Mike Duprez, a respected freelance sports journalist with over 30 years of experience, highlights these young athletes. A native of Oakland, California, Duprez has transitioned to cover sports stories in North Carolina and South Carolina through his work with Scorebooklive.com after concluding his career in print journalism. He resides in North Myrtle Beach, where he continues to engage with the local sports community.
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Additional Resources
- SI: Top Returning High School Linebacker in South Carolina
- SI: Top Returning High School Linebacker in North Carolina
- USA Today: Top North Carolina High School Prospects
- The State: High School Sports News
- 247 Sports: Andrew Harris at Linebacker
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: High School Football South Carolina
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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