2024 All-Aiken Standard Football Team – The Post and Courier

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Updated: December 25, 2024 @ 9:11 am
North Augusta’s Michael Doe (8) takes a handoff from Corey Tillman (1).
South Aiken’s Jevon Edwards (10) takes a handoff against North Augusta as Deondre Baskett (24) closes in.
Barnwell’s Logan Sturkie (2) delivers a stiff-arm as Cheraw’s Nick Gordon (1) approaches for a tackle.
Trey Harris (16) leads the charge for the Silver Bluff defense to make a stop against Strom Thurmond.
Midland Valley’s Andon Hawkins (7) celebrates after intercepting a pass against Aiken.
North Augusta’s Alex Powell (0) intercepts a pass against Aiken.
Blackville-Hilda’s Jaquel Holman (4) looks for running room against Barnwell.
Barnwell’s Lane Evans (23) and Cameron Austin (9) watch Evans’ 25-yard field goal against Manning.
Strom Thurmond’s Deonte Phillips (2) fights for extra yardage against Batesburg-Leesville.
South Aiken’s Kyson McLeod (7) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass against Silver Bluff.
North Augusta’s Michael Doe (8) takes a handoff from Corey Tillman (1).
South Aiken’s Jevon Edwards (10) takes a handoff against North Augusta as Deondre Baskett (24) closes in.
Barnwell’s Logan Sturkie (2) delivers a stiff-arm as Cheraw’s Nick Gordon (1) approaches for a tackle.
Trey Harris (16) leads the charge for the Silver Bluff defense to make a stop against Strom Thurmond.
Midland Valley’s Andon Hawkins (7) celebrates after intercepting a pass against Aiken.
North Augusta’s Alex Powell (0) intercepts a pass against Aiken.
Blackville-Hilda’s Jaquel Holman (4) looks for running room against Barnwell.
Barnwell’s Lane Evans (23) and Cameron Austin (9) watch Evans’ 25-yard field goal against Manning.
Strom Thurmond’s Deonte Phillips (2) fights for extra yardage against Batesburg-Leesville.
South Aiken’s Kyson McLeod (7) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass against Silver Bluff.
Quarterback
• Corey Tillman, North Augusta. 154 of 261 for 2,159 yards, 21 TD. 93 carries for 614 yards, 7 TD. North-South All-Star, Class AAAA All-State, All-Region 4-AAAA. 
Running Back
• Michael Doe, North Augusta. 242 carries for 1,828 yards, 32 TD. Region 4-AAAA Player of the Year.
• Jevon Edwards, South Aiken. 293 carries for 2,474 yards, 28 TD. Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, Class AAAA Lower State Offensive Player of the Year, Overall All-State.
Wide Receiver
• Connor Brown, North Augusta. 35 catches for 545 yards, 5 TD. Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, Class AAAA All-State, All-Region 4-AAAA. 
• Kyson McLeod, South Aiken. 42 catches for 580 yards, 7 TD.
• Jay Sewell, Strom Thurmond. 47 catches for 659 yards, 10 TD. North-South All-Star, Class AA All-State. 
Tight End
• Logan Sturkie, Barnwell. 28 catches for 439 yards, 6 TD. Class AA All-State, Region 5-AA H-Back/TE. 
Offensive Line
• Garris Chambers, Silver Bluff. Class AAA All-State. First team Region 4-AAA
• Tony Cherry, Barnwell. Class AA All-State, Region 5-AA OL/DL.
• Caden Eichelberger, South Aiken. 40+ knockdown blocks, 0 sacks allowed.
• Malcolm Gaston, North Augusta. All-Region 4-AAAA.
• Trent Kelly, Strom Thurmond. STHS Coach Keith McAlister Leadership Award recipient.
Defensive Line
• Deondre Baskett, North Augusta. 66 tackles (17 for loss), 8 sacks, 21 QB pressures, 1 FF, 1 FR, TD. All-Region 4-AAAA.
• Davion Mckinnis, North Augusta. 63 tackles (16 for loss, 7 sacks, 35 QB pressures, 2 FF, 1 FR. All-Region 4-AAAA. 
• Josh Merriweather, Strom Thurmond.  51 total tackles, 5 QB pressures, 1 safety. North-South All-Star, Class AA All-State. 
• Keyaideen Williams, Silver Bluff. First team All-Region 4-AAA.
Linebacker
• Trey Harris, Silver Bluff. Class AAA All-State, first team All-Region 4-AAA.
• Andon Hawkins, Midland Valley. 123 total tackles (7 for loss), 4 sacks, 18 QB pressures, 2 INT, 1 FF. All-Region 4-AAAA.
• Deonte Phillips, Strom Thurmond. 36 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 FR. 73 carries for 568 yards, 5 TD. 
• Alex Powell, North Augusta. 145 total tackles (7 for loss), 2 sacks, 3 INT, 1 blocked punt, 1 forced fumble, TD. Region 4-AAAA Defensive Player of the Year.
Defensive Back
• Namair Anderson, Blackville-Hilda. Region 3-A Defensive Back of the Year.
• Ty Burke, North Augusta. North-South All-Star, Class AAAA All-State, All-Region 4-AAAA. 
• Damahjai Devoe, Barnwell. 70 tackles, 4 INT, TD. All-Region 5-AA DB.  
• Zeddius Tillman, North Augusta. 59 total tackles, 4 INT, 2 TD. All-Region 4-AAAA. 
Kicker/Punter
• Lane Evans, Barnwell. 5-for-9 field goals, long of 45 yards, 23-for-25 extra points, 36.3 yard punting average.
Returner
• Jamarion Kirkland, Blackville-Hilda. 16 carries for 92 yards, 2 TD, 3 catches for 74 yards, TD, 27 total tackles. All-Region 3-A.
Athlete
• Jaquel Holman, Blackville-Hilda. 153 carries for 1,528 yards, 16 TD. Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection, Overall All-State all-purpose player, Region 3-A Player of the Year.
Quarterback
• Cameron Austin, Barnwell. 154 of 247 for 2,183 yards, 19 TD. 163 carries for 791 yards, 16 TD. Class AA Lower State Offensive Player of the Year, Class AA All-State, Region 5-AA Player of the Year.
Running Back
• Drelyn Brown, Silver Bluff. 131 carries for 1,125 yards, 10 TD. Class AAA All-State, first team All-Region 4-AAA, AAA All-State. 
• Preston McNair, Midland Valley. 111 carries for 1,016 yards, 8 TD. All-Region 4-AAAA.
Wide Receiver
• Cam’ron Frazier, Silver Bluff. 51 catches for 700 yards, 8 TD. Class AAA All-State, Region 4-AAA Co-Offensive Player of the Year. 
• Toian Nabriat, North Augusta. 29 catches for 437 yards, 5 TD. 
• Jaquan Peeples, Barnwell. 48 catches for 698 yards, 3 TD. All-Region 5-AA WR.  
Tight End
• Ryan Lubeck, South Aiken. Helped clear the way for 2,774 rushing yards.
Offensive Line
• Lamar Buxton, Barnwell. All-Region 5-AA center.
• Jayden Dash, Blackville-Hilda. Class A All-State OL.
• Christian Fail, Midland Valley. All-Region Region 4-AAAA.
• Tucker Mims, Strom Thurmond. STHS Citizenship Award recipient.
• Brigs Watkins, North Augusta. All-Region 4-AAAA.
Defensive Line
• Timothy Beard, Blackville-Hilda. All-Region 3-A.
• Rayfield Bell, Wagener-Salley. Class A All-State.
• Tyson Braxton, South Aiken. 58 total tackles (9 for loss), 4 sacks, 5 FF, 2 FR.
• D’Toris Lott, Ridge Spring-Monetta. 74 total tackles (17.5 for loss), 6 sacks, 5 QB pressures.
Linebacker
• Jabarius Brunson, Ridge Spring-Monetta. 123 total tackles (32.5 for loss), 5.5 sacks, 8 QB pressures, 3 FF, 3 FR.
• Jabarius Johnson, Blackville-Hilda. All-Region 3-A. 
• Jordan Peeples, Barnwell. 64 tackles, 2 sacks. All-Region 5-AA LB. 
• Jordan Walker, Silver Bluff. Second team All-Region 4-AAA.
Defensive Back
• Donte’ Bell, North Augusta. All-Region 4-AAAA.
• Wytravious Dugar, Strom Thurmond. 61 total tackles, 2 INT.
• Briston Matthews, Ridge Spring-Monetta. 45 total tackles, 2 INT, 1 FR. North-South All-Star.
• Kaleb Simpkins, Strom Thurmond. 19 total tackles, 3 INT, TD, 3 rushing TD.
Kicker/Punter
• Peyton Waters, Midland Valley. 2 made field goals, 39 extra points. All-Region 4-AAAA.
Returner
• Kamari Curtis, Midland Valley. 187 total return yards, 22 catches for 202 yards.
Athlete
• William Robinson, Barnwell.  40 catches for 575 yards, 7 TD. 76 total tackles, 6 INT, TD. Class AA All-State athlete, All-Region 5-AA DB.
• Aaron Adams, Midland Valley
• Kaiden Aiken, Blackville-Hilda
• Alec Beck, Fox Creek
• Jackson Bedingfield, Barnwell
• Cam Blacks, Strom Thurmond
• Markell Brown, South Aiken
• Nehemiah Brown, Barnwell
• Tucker Bryan, South Aiken
• Jarvis Bush, Ridge Spring-Monetta
• Shawn Butler, Midland Valley
• Jahlian Carter, Barnwell
• Bryston Coleman, Strom Thurmond
• Zean Dicks, Silver Bluff
• Carlos Drayton, Williston-Elko
• Jeremiah Eady, Barnwell
• DeMarque Ford, Midland Valley
• Sebastian Galo, South Aiken
• Isaiah Garvin, Wagener-Salley
• Xavier Geter, Midland Valley
• Jaden Gilchrist, Wagener-Salley
• Cameron Gleaton, Midland Valley
• Nick Grant, North Augusta
• Isaiah Greggs, Blackville-Hilda
• Michael Grigg, Fox Creek
• Colt Gunnels, Aiken
• Jaiden Holloway, Ridge Spring-Monetta
• Devonta Holmes, Fox Creek
• Javarse Houston, South Aiken
• Rasan Houston, Williston-Elko
• Justice Israel, Williston-Elko
• De’Arie Kinard, Ridge Spring-Monetta
• Gray Kitchings, Aiken
• Bri’Shaun Lee, Strom Thurmond
• Montez McMillan, Midland Valley
• Trenquilis Mathis, Strom Thurmond
• Malik Mozone, Silver Bluff
• Bryston Newton, Midland Valley
• Nathan Owens, Fox Creek
• Devonta Parker, Silver Bluff
• Jayden Pinkney, Barnwell
• Brandon Poston, Aiken
• Mekhi Quiller, Fox Creek
• Charles Richardson, Midland Valley
• Ricky Richberg, Blackville-Hilda
• Orlando Rivera, Strom Thurmond
• Bam Robinson, Ridge Spring-Monetta
• Braylon Smith, Ridge Spring-Monetta
• Garrett Still, South Aiken
• Cragen Taylor, South Aiken
• Wayne Taylor, Fox Creek
• Kamaury Vice, Wagener-Salley
• Darius Walker, Aiken
• Jaylen Washington, Midland Valley
• Joc’Quise Washington, Williston-Elko
• Kahzeer Wesley, Barnwell
• Jameat Williams, Silver Bluff
• Samari Williams, Blackville-Hilda
• Jackson Wright, Fox Creek
• Kadin Wright, Williston-Elko
• Jack Ziegler, South Aiken
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