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Trying to pick a health insurance plan can be a chore for anyone. For many people, just mentioning the word “open enrollment” sends shivers down the spine. It seems like there’s always a nagging feeling that you’re wasting money, choosing a plan with poor in-network care, or both. One would think that health insurance gets easier as you approach retirement age, but the truth is that picking an initial Medicare coverage plan can be daunting.
Unfortunately, the confusing process of signing up for Medicare causes many seniors to forego healthcare coverage altogether. After all, Medicare enrollment can involve several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (or SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (or CMS).
At Senior Care Insurance Services, our passion is guiding seniors through the confusion of Medicare. That way, they can enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing they are protected and ready for life after 65. We work with dozens of insurance companies, giving our clients the chance to choose a plan that best fits their lifestyle.
We choose to design our senior insurance plans with a focus on optimal benefits structure, lower costs, and personalized service. Some independent insurance agencies see their aging customers as nothing more than a financial transaction waiting to happen. In contrast, we treat each of our clients with respect and dignity as we help them navigate the confusing waters of Medicare. Combined with individualized service, we help older Americans make well-informed decisions about insurance. Whether you’re in need of senior Medicare Supplement Plan insurance in cityname or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.
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What is Medicare?
If you’re approaching the golden years of your life, it’s important you understand what Medicare is if you don’t already.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program reserved for people older than 65 who have worked full-time for at least ten years. The Medicare program is paid for by a combination of worker payroll tax, premiums paid by Medicare enrollees, and the U.S. government.
There are four parts of Medicare:
This type of Medicare is free for most U.S. citizens. Medicare Part A helps older adults pay for care in a nursing facility, hospital visits, and some forms of in-home senior care.
This tier costs around $100 per month. It covers different outpatient services like lab tests, preventative care, doctor’s visits, mental health care, clinical trials, and some forms of surgery.
This type of Medicare is most often called Medicare Advantage. This tier of Medicare allows seniors to choose health plans provided by insurance companies like Senior Care Insurance Services. Individuals who use Medicare Advantage commonly use Medicare supplement plan insurance to help pay for health care costs that Original Medicare won’t cover, like coinsurance, deductibles, and copayments.
Sometimes called “PDPs,” these plans add drug coverage to standard Medicare, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), some Medicare Cost Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans (MSA).
The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including:
- What kind of care you need, and how often it is needed.
- The type of Medicare coverage you choose.
- Whether there are alternative insurance policies that will help fill gaps in your coverage
- Whether a doctor agrees to charge you the same amount that Medicare will cover for a medical service
At Senior Care Insurance Services, we offer a number of health insurance solutions for seniors. Two of our most used services include Medicare Advantage plan insurance and Medicare supplement plan insurance.
Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Goose Creek
Sometimes called Medigap, the purpose of Medicare Supplement Insurance is to help fill in “gaps” that might not be covered by Original Medicare. You can think of a Medigap policy as a supplement for your Original Medicare benefits.
Private companies like Senior Care Insurance Solutions sell this type of insurance right here in South Carolina. While Original Medicare will pay for much of the cost associated with health care services you need, it may not cover all of your expenses. Generally, Medigap policies do not cover costs stemming from eyeglasses, private-duty nurses, dental care, hearing aids, or long-term care.
Depending on the Medicare Supplement Plan that you choose, it may cover out-of-the-country medical services when you travel abroad. Assuming you have Original Medicare coverage, your policy will cover its share of Medicare-approved health care costs. Once your Original Medicare coverage reaches its limit, your Medigap policy will pay its share of the fees.
Our Medigap policies are drafted to meet your specific needs, and can help cover remaining health care costs such as:
Deductibles
Copayments
Coinsurance
Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
To dispel some confusion, you should know that a Medigap policy is not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The latter helps you receive Medicare benefits, while the former supplements the benefits you obtain through your Original Medicare plan. As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
- To qualify for a Medigap policy, you must first have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
- Payments on your Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan will be made to the private insurance company that you choose, like Senior Care Insurance Services. These payments are made every month and are paid in addition to the monthly payment you make for Medicare Part B.
- If you are the holder of a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal for an insurance company to sell you a senior Medicare Supplement Policy. If you plan on switching back to an Original Medicare plan, you will be able to purchase a Medigap policy.
- If you have health problems as you age, your standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed to be renewable. So long as you pay your monthly premium, your insurance provider cannot cancel your policy.
- Medigap policies only cover one person. If you have a spouse or family member that would like coverage, they must purchase a separate policy.
- You may only buy a Senior Medicare Supplement Plan from an insurance agency that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Care Insurance Solutions has been licensed to sell Medigap policies in South Carolina for years. We have helped countless seniors get the Medicare coverage they need and continue to do so to this day.
- In the past, Medigap policies were able to cover costs related to prescription drugs. As of January 1st, 2006, prescription drug coverage is not available on Medicare Supplement Plans. The best way to get coverage for your prescription drugs is to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, often called Part D. Contact our office today to learn more about paying premiums on Medigap and Medicare plans.
For many people, the best time to buy senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in cityname is during the six-month Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This period starts the day you turn 65 years old, so long as you hold Medical Insurance (Medicare Part B). Generally, during the enrollment period, you get more policy choices and better pricing. Once the enrollment period is over, you may not be able to purchase a Medigap policy. Contact Senior Care Insurance Solutions today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.
Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in Goose Creek, SC
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a kind of Medicare health coverage designed to provide seniors with all their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits. Many Medicare Advantage Plans will often include coverage of the following:
- Preferred Provider Organizations
- Special Needs Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service
- Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans
- Health Maintenance Organizations
In addition, most Medicare Advantage Plans give seniors coverage for their prescription drug needs. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan through Senior Care Insurance Services, your Medicare benefits are covered through your plan and will not be paid for by traditional Medicare.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Sometimes called “MA Plans” or “Part C,” Medicare Advantage Plans are considered an “all in one” solution to Original Medicare. Senior Medicare Advantage Plans are only offered by private companies that are approved, like Senior Care Insurance Services. Seniors who enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan are still on Medicare. However, these individuals enjoy bundled plans that give seniors the benefits of hospital insurance (Medicare Part A), medical insurance (Medicare Part B), and sometimes drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Advantage Plans are very popular because they cover all Medicare services and make life a little easier for seniors who have trouble understanding the nuances of Medicare.
When you contact Senior Care Insurance Solutions to choose your Medicare Advantage Plan, ask your agent about Medicare prescription drug coverage. Unless you already have drug coverage (Part D), you should seriously consider Part D coverage to help reduce costs associated with prescription drugs. You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan to help fill gaps in coverage that Original Medicare will not cover.
Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
Medicare works by paying a set amount of money to the companies that offer senior Medicare Advantage Plan insurance in cityname. That money is used to pay for the care services that you need. Because Medicare Advantage Plans are different, you should expect out-of-pocket costs to vary depending on the plan you choose.
Different plans have different rules for how you receive services, such as:
If you must go to facilities, suppliers, or doctors that belong to your Advantage Plan for non-urgent and non-emergency care.-
Whether you must get a referral to see a specialized doctor
Companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans must follow strict rules, which are set by Medicare and can change every year.
Paying for Your Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance
How much you pay for your Medicare Advantage Plan varies and depends on a few different factors. In most cases, if you need a kind of medical service, you will need to rely on the doctors and providers in your plan’s service area and network to pay the lowest amounts. In some cases, if you choose to use a service outside of your plan’s network of coverage, you may have to pay out-of-pocket.
We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans, how they work, what your options are, and how often you will have to pay out-of-pocket, if at all.
The Senior Care Insurance Services Commitment
Since our company was founded, we have led the insurance industry by providing our clients with the most valuable, helpful insurance solutions available. We are fully committed to our current and prospective clients by:
Choosing to focus on personalized, one-on-one service. When you work with our team, know that we will always design your health insurance plan with your best interests in mind.-
Listening to your specific needs. -
Responding to all inquiries and questions promptly and with a friendly attitude. -
Providing you with the best customer service in the senior health insurance industry, whether you have questions or are ready to move forward with a Medicare plan.
Our mission is to help give seniors the best Medicare assistance available so that they may understand the Medicare process and make an informed health coverage decision. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to assist anyone interested in Medicare. Our personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for our clients and give them greater confidence in choosing their insurance plans.
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High school football scores from Week 3 Lowcountry and South Carolina games
Staff Reports
It’s Week 3 in the South Carolina high school football season, with teams still navigating an evolving game schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are scores from Friday night’s games featuring Lowcountry and statewide teams.A.C. Flora 31, Lower Richland 7Andrew Jackson 34, Battery Creek 20Andrew Jackson Academy 52, Wardlaw Academy 0Bamberg-Ehrhardt 28, Branchville 14Beaufort 38, West Ashley 7Ben Lippen 17, First Baptist 16Berea 38, Carolina High and Academy 9Bluffton 29,...
It’s Week 3 in the South Carolina high school football season, with teams still navigating an evolving game schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are scores from Friday night’s games featuring Lowcountry and statewide teams.
A.C. Flora 31, Lower Richland 7
Andrew Jackson 34, Battery Creek 20
Andrew Jackson Academy 52, Wardlaw Academy 0
Bamberg-Ehrhardt 28, Branchville 14
Beaufort 38, West Ashley 7
Ben Lippen 17, First Baptist 16
Berea 38, Carolina High and Academy 9
Bluffton 29, Thomas Heyward 22
Blythewood 14, Richland Northeast 10
Brookland-Cayce 42, Chapman 35
Calhoun Academy 14, Robert E. Lee Academy 6
Camden 27, Lakewood 6
Cane Bay 18, James Island 8
Canton Pisgah, N.C. 38, Pickens 14
Catawba Ridge 21, West Cabarrus, N.C. 14
Charleston Collegiate 32, Summerville Faith Christian 24
Charlotte Christian, N.C. 31, Legion Collegiate 0
Cheraw 21, Loris 6
Christ Church Episcopal 28, St. Joseph 22
Clinton 51, Calhoun County 0
D.W. Daniel 42, Hendersonville, N.C. 13
Denmark-Olar 42, Eau Claire 0
Dixie 40, West Oak 16
Fairfield Central 35, Westwood 32
Gaffney 38, Charlotte Mallard Creek, N.C. 14
Gilbert 48, Hartsville 47
Goose Creek 49, Wilson 28
Gray Collegiate 28, Ridge View 18
Greenville 31, J.L. Mann 2
Greenwood 31, North Augusta 7
Greenwood Christian 21, Ware Shoals 14
Hammond 23, Charlotte Country Day, N.C. 7
Heathwood Hall 25, Cardinal Newman 14
Hilton Head Island 27, Lake Marion 6
Irmo 45, Crestwood 18
Lake View 24, Fairmont, N.C. 14
Lancaster 34, Fort Mill 28
Landrum 34, Ninety Six 6
Lexington 41, Airport 14
Mauldin 60, Wade Hampton (G) 13
Monroe Piedmont, N.C. 34, Central 28
Mullins 40, Lee Central 21
North Myrtle Beach 49, Wallace-Rose Hill, N.C. 35
Northwestern 42, Chester 26
Patrick Henry Academy def. Cathedral Academy, forfeit
Pee Dee Academy 55, King’s Academy 0
Philip Simmons 21, Bishop England 12
Pinewood Prep 20, Wilson Hall 19
Porter-Gaud 49, Bethesda Academy, Ga. 0
R.B. Stall 0, Goose Creek 0
Richard Winn Academy 30, WW King Academy 0
Riverside 40, Eastside 7
Saluda 52, Midland Valley 19
Scotland, N.C. 20, Marlboro County 16
Seneca 54, Emerald 22
Silver Bluff 41, Fox Creek 0
Spartanburg 52, Boiling Springs 13
St. Andrew’s, Ga. 14, Hilton Head Prep 14
St. James 37, Socastee 33
Stratford 15, Hanahan 14
Strom Thurmond 21, T.W. Josey, Ga. 12
T.L. Hanna 43, Belton-Honea Path 10
Thomas Sumter Academy 30, Dillon Christian 27
Timberland 26, Lamar 14
Travelers Rest 62, Blue Ridge 7
W.J. Keenan 42, C.A. Johnson 16
Wade Hampton (H) 21, May River 20
West Florence 41, West Brunswick, N.C. 20
Westside 64, James F. Byrnes 62
Whale Branch 41, St. John’s 0
Williamsburg Academy 27, Florence Christian 26
Wren 55, Easley 28
York Comprehensive 33, Union County 26
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Aiken vs. Dreher, ccd.
Batesburg-Leesville vs. Mid-Carolina, ccd.
Berkeley vs. River Bluff, ccd.
Rabun County, Ga. vs. Walhalla, ccd.
South Florence vs. Lugoff-Elgin, ccd.
Sumter vs. Blythewood, ccd.
Wagener-Salley vs. Gilbert, ccd.
Whitmire vs. Pelion, ccd.
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hudson\'s 4 TD passes help PDA shut out Lions
FROM STAFF REPORTS
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MULLINS, S.C. — Hudson Spivey passed for 202 yards and four touchdowns to lead Pee Dee Academy to a 55-0 win over The King\'s Academy in high school football action Friday night.
Teammates Allen Moore had 81 yards receiving and a touchdown, while Colby Sinclair rushed for 63 yards and a score.
Landyn Tyler had 12 tackles, one interception and a touchdown for the Golden Eagles.
Pee Dee Academy improved to 3-0, 1-0 SCISA 2-2A and will host Thomas Sumter at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
FIRST QUARTER
PDA- Drew Singletary 29 pass from Hudson Spivey (kick failed), 10:33.
PDA- Luke Carter 2 run (Singletary kick), 9:23.
PDA- Landyn Tyler 12 pass from Spivey (Singletary kick), 8:54.
PDA- Singletary 21 pass from Spivey (Singletary kick), 4:55.
PDA- Carter 2 run (Singletary kick), 1:31.
SECOND QUARTER
PDA- Allen Moore 65 pass from Spivey (Singletary kick), 11:25.
PDA- Colby Sinclair 12 run (Singletary kick), 5:19.
THIRD QUARTER
PDA- Tripp Turner 13 run (Singletary kick), 5:34.
Lee Central 28
Mullins 0
Teammate Ja’Marion Slater rushed for a touchdown and Issac Johnson caught a touchdown.
Mullins fell to 0-2, 0-1 in Region 7-2A and will travel to Andrews at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
The Stallions’ improved to 1-1, 1-0 Region 7-2A and will host Latta at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
West Florence 41
West Columbus (N.C.) 20
CERRO GORDO, N.C. — West Florence\'s Terry McKithen rushed for five touchdowns.
Teammate Darren Lloyd added a rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The Knights improved to 3-0 and will travel to Wilson at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Goose Creek 49
Wilson 28
The Tigers fell to 0-2 and will host West Florence at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Scotland (N.C.) 20
Marlboro County 16
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — Marlboro County’s Timoun Byrd rushed and passed for a touchdown in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs trailed 20-0 in the second quarter and scored on late safety.
Marlboro County fell to 1-1 and will travel to Crestwood at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Cheraw 21
Loris 6
Teammate DaMarion McCaskill added 92 yards on the ground.
The Braves improved to 2-1 and will host Gilbert at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Chesterfield 42
East Clarendon 20
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Chesterfield’s Kevin Diggs rushed for two touchdowns and had a receiving touchdown.
Teammate Kegan Chambers added a rushing and receiving touchdown.
Also, Jaleel McCormick had a kickoff return for a touchdown and Dylan Trexler added an interception return for a touchdown.
The Rams improved to 1-0 and will travel to Lake View at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
The Wolverines fall to 0-2 and will host Indian Land at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Latta 25
Kingstree 22
Teammate Jamar Jones rushed for three touchdowns.
The Vikings improved to 1-2, 1-0 Region 7-2A and will travel to Lee Central at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Kingstree’s Mekhi Epps rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown. Roderick Stacy had a 70 yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
The Jaguars fell to 0-1, 0-1 Region 7-2A and will host Marion at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Timberland 26
Lamar 14
Temamate Patrick Anderson rushed for 93 yards and Quan Toney ran for 47 yards and an touchdown
The Silver Foxes fell to 1-1 and will host Great Falls at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Blackville-Hilda 34
McBee 16
The Panthers fall to 0-3 and will travel to Buford at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Great Falls 36
Hemingway 32
The Tigers fell to 0-1 and will travel to Scott’s Branch at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24.
Lake View 24
Fairmont (N.C.) 14
FAIRMONT, N.C. — Lake View’s Marvin Gordon rushed for 132 yards and Treyvon Bellmon ran for 114 and a touchdown.
Teammates D.J. Bethea and Jamiek Brown added a touchdown apiece.
The Wild Gators improved to 3-1 and will host Chesterfield at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Carolina Academy 20
Spartanburg Christian 3
Teammate Blake Moore rushed for 133 yards and one touchdown.
The Bobcats improved to 2-1, 1-1 in SCISA Region 2-2A and will host The King’s Academy at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Thomas Sumter 30
Dillon Christian 27
Teammate Hayden Hickman rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
The Warriors fall to 0-3, 0-1 in SCISA Region 2-A and will travel to Calhoun Academy at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Parker’s Kitchen Opens Location in Moncks Corner, S.C.
Emily Boes
Parker’s — CStore Decisions’ 2020 Convenience Store Chain of the Year — recently opened a new Parker’s Kitchen at 106 Foxbank Plantation Road in Moncks Corner, S.C. Strategically positioned near S.C. Hwy. 52 just north of Goose Creek, the new Parker’s Kitchen location offers a selection of the company’s award-winning, Southern-style, made-from-scratch food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Currently celebrating its 45t...
Parker’s — CStore Decisions’ 2020 Convenience Store Chain of the Year — recently opened a new Parker’s Kitchen at 106 Foxbank Plantation Road in Moncks Corner, S.C. Strategically positioned near S.C. Hwy. 52 just north of Goose Creek, the new Parker’s Kitchen location offers a selection of the company’s award-winning, Southern-style, made-from-scratch food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Currently celebrating its 45th anniversary, Parker’s operates 29 retail stores in South Carolina and gives back to every community where stores are located through the company’s Fueling the Community program and the Parker’s Community Fund.
“We’re delighted to expand our presence north of Charleston, S.C. to meet the growing demand for Parker’s Kitchen food, fuel and other essential items,” said Parker’s Founder and CEO Greg Parker. “Our new location offers a handsome brick exterior, sleek interior design, great visibility and easy access for customers in Moncks Corner.”
The newest Parker’s Kitchen in Moncks Corner offers popular grab-and-go options as well as a hot bar with signature items like never-frozen, antibiotic-free and double-breaded Southern Fried Chicken Tenders; savory mac ‘n’ cheese; and jalapeno cornbread. In addition, the store offers a complete menu of breakfast offerings, from egg casserole to sausage, egg and cheese biscuits. Gourmet coffee, freshly brewed sweet tea, lemonade, 28-degree beer, fountain drinks with Chewy Ice and an assortment of convenience items are also available.
A wide range of Parker’s Kitchen items are prepared fresh on-site and are available seven days a week. The entire menu is handcrafted on-site from the freshest ingredients by Parker’s Kitchen chefs.
Headquartered in Savannah, Ga., Parker’s owns and operates 71 stores throughout coastal Georgia and South Carolina and is in the middle of a major expansion in the metro Charleston, S.C. market. The company has enjoyed steady 20-24% annual growth every year for the past 22 years and offers an acclaimed Parker’s Rewards program.
The Parker’s Rewards loyalty program, which includes more than 228,000 members, has saved customers more than $15 million to date. The company employs more than 1,200 individuals throughout South Carolina and Georgia and completes more than 125,000 transactions daily.
It’s time to vote for The State’s Midlands high school football player of the week
Lou Bezjak
The second week of the 2021 high school football season is in the books in South Carolina.It is time to vote for The State’s Midlands High School Football Player of the Week for games played Friday, Aug. 27. You can vote as often as you like. The deadline to vote is Thursday at noon.The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page Thursday afternoon.? Cauthen Best, QB Camden: In a 50-0 win over Lugoff-Elgin, Best was 15-of-20 passing for 327 yards, two touchdowns. He also ran it six times for ...
The second week of the 2021 high school football season is in the books in South Carolina.
It is time to vote for The State’s Midlands High School Football Player of the Week for games played Friday, Aug. 27. You can vote as often as you like. The deadline to vote is Thursday at noon.
The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page Thursday afternoon.
? Cauthen Best, QB Camden: In a 50-0 win over Lugoff-Elgin, Best was 15-of-20 passing for 327 yards, two touchdowns. He also ran it six times for 46 yards and a TD.
? Chance Jennings, QB, Gilbert: In a 55-29 win over Aiken, Jennings sang the national anthem before the game and then was 11-of-16 passing for 177 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed four times for 41 yards.
? CJ Stokes, RB, Hammond: In a 58-7 win over Ben Lippen, the Michigan commit rushed 11 times for 121 yards.
? Dawan Rice, RB, C.A. Johnson: In 42-0 win over New Hope, Rice carried it 11 times for 86 yards, four touchdowns and also caught one pass for 26 yards.
? Evan Javis, RB/LB, Spring Valley: In a 33-10 win over River Buff, Javis ran it four times for 135 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, he had 14 tackles, three for loss, caused one fumble and intercepted a pass.
? Mason Suber, K/P, Chapin: In 46-25 win over Mid-Carolina, Suber was 6-of-6 on extra points, 1-of-1 on field goals, averaged 39 yards a punt and six of his eight kickoffs were touchbacks.
? Myles Cotten, RB/LB, Blythewood: In a 22-7 win over Goose Creek, Cotten rushed for 74 yards, a touchdown and also had a 20-yard reception. He also had 10 tackles on defense.
? Randall McDaniel, RB, Columbia: In a 26-24 win over Pelion, McDaniel carried it 18 times for 178 yards, two touchdowns and also caught a 32-yard pass.
? Tory Kelly, LB, Gray Collegiate: In a 33-22 win over Oceanside Collegiate, he had 10 tackles, two pass breakups, forced a fumble and had two fumble recoveries. One of the fumble recoveries, he returned 96 yards for a touchdown.
? Tyrell Green, LB, AC Flora: In a 13-0 win over Sumter, he had eight tackles, two quarterback pressures, two sacks and a fumble recovery.
? Zion Agnew, WR, Ridge View: In a 29-14 win over North Augusta, Agnew had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Spring Valley goes into River Bluff’s Swamp. Vikings leave with impressive victory
Lou Bezjak
Spring Valley broke open a close game with a strong fourth quarter Friday night against River Bluff in a game played at The Swamp.Evan Javis ran for 134 yards, two touchdowns and picked off a pass to help the Vikings (2-0) to a 33-10 win over the Gators.River Bluff, which trailed 13-3 at halftime, cut it to 13-10 on Thomas Powell’s touchdown run with 3:18 left in the third. But Spring Valley answered with Javis’ 57-yard run a minute later, and Kenneth Jefferson scored on a 41-yard run to make it 27-10 with 10:32 lef...
Spring Valley broke open a close game with a strong fourth quarter Friday night against River Bluff in a game played at The Swamp.
Evan Javis ran for 134 yards, two touchdowns and picked off a pass to help the Vikings (2-0) to a 33-10 win over the Gators.
River Bluff, which trailed 13-3 at halftime, cut it to 13-10 on Thomas Powell’s touchdown run with 3:18 left in the third. But Spring Valley answered with Javis’ 57-yard run a minute later, and Kenneth Jefferson scored on a 41-yard run to make it 27-10 with 10:32 left.
Jefferson finished with 105 yards rushing. Spring Valley quarterback DQ Smith had a pair of touchdown runs and 157 all-purpose yards. The Vikings out-gained River Bluff 448-180.
Gray Herring rushed for 71 yards to lead River Bluff (1-1).
Defending 4A state champion A.C. Flora used a strong defensive performance to win its season opener.
The Falcons forced five Sumter turnovers, including three interceptions, and held the Gamecocks (1-1) to just 125 yards of offense.
Running back Markel Townsend accounted for both of Flora’s touchdowns on a pair of scoring runs.
Chapin’s big three of Jayden Bradford, Bennett Galloway and Zavier Short all had big nights as the Eagles won the Battle of the Bell.
Bradford was 12 of 18 for 163 yards and three touchdown passes, two to Short and one to Galloway, who also ran for two scores. Short also had a TD run.
Short finished with four catches for 77 yards and 21 yards rushing. Galloway ran for 73 yards and also had two catches for 58.
Anthony Wicker had two touchdown runs for Mid-Carolina.
Marcus Kelly and Josh Holmes each ran for touchdowns as Ridge View improved to 2-0 on the season.
Quarterback Andre Washington added a 6-yard run and threw a 28-yard touchdown to Zion Agnew.
RNE opened up its new on-campus stadium with its second victory of the season.
The Cavs are 2-0 for the first time since 2012.
Dylon O’Neal had two touchdown runs for the Cavs, and freshman quarterback William Wilson ran for a score and threw a 54-yard TD pass to Avonte Grant.
Andrew Jackson had the ball four times inside RNE’s 25 but only got three points out of it.
The Skyhawks used a 44-point first quarter to give Jon Wheeler a win in his debut as Hammond coach.
Michigan commit CJ Stokes ran for 121 yards and three first-quarter touchdowns for the Skyhawks. Quarterback Jack Weston had touchdown passes to Omari Bennett and Cam Scott. Amari Evans also returned an interception for TD. Weston was 5 of 6 for 141 yards in the game.
Thomas Epps also had a 35 yard run for Hammond.
Dobson Ricks had a TD pass to Joshua Pluss for Ben Lippen’s TD.
Blythewood won its second in five days with a victory over Goose Creek.
The Bengals (2-0) had a short week to prepare for the Gators after defeating Fairfield Central on Monday. Blythewood also didn’t know it would be playing Goose Creek until Wednesday, after Westwood had to cancel because of COVID issues.
Desmond Boatwright ran for two touchdowns and Myles Cotten also had one for Blythewood.
Devin Johnson had a pair of touchdowns, including a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, as Gray Collegiate won the battle of two teams ranked in S.C. Prep Football Media Poll.
Gray quarterback Tre Robinson accounted for more than 200 yards of total offense and a TD. Running back KZ Adams rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown and also picked off a pass.
Tory Kelly added two fumble recoveries for Gray (2-0) and returned one 96 yards for a touchdown.
J’Marion Burton and Antonio Harrison each had two touchdowns to help Abbeville (2-0) past Newberry.
Burton’s two TD runs helped the Panthers to a 20-0 halftime lead.
KJ Robinson had Newberry’s lone score on a run that cut the Abbeville lead to 20-6 in the fourth quarter. But Harrison returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. Harrison also had a touchdown catch from Zay Raford in the first half.
The Diamond Hornets moved to 2-0 with a win over the Timberwolves.
Quarterback Cauthen Best threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Camden (1-1-) won the Wateree River Rivalry.
Best was 15-of-20 for 327 yards passing and had 47 yards rushing. Devontae McCray rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown. Jah Mayrant had five receptions for 127 yards and a TD and Katrez Bracey had five catches for 96 yards.
Quarterback Chance Jennings threw three touchdown passes and Jaden Allen-Hendrix ran for two as Gilbert (1-0) won a rain-delayed season opener.
The game was delayed more than two hours by rain and didn’t finish until after midnight.
Jennings was 10-of-16 for 136 yards and also rushed for 31 yards. Allen-Hendrix rushed for 121 yards and the Indians for 301 yards as a team.
Montrevious Baker ran for three scores and quarterback Jonah McCary had two touchdowns for Saluda (2-0).
McCary was 19 of 25 for 207 yards through the air and TD. Baker rushed for 63 yards and Zion Wright had seven catches for 92 yards.
Dawson Rice had four touchdowns and CeCe Baileu added another for the Hornets, who moved to 1-1 on the season.
Walter Draffin had a TD run and Will Frick had a 21-yard field goal in the loss for Heathwood.
B Baker had three touchdown runs and Jacob Chaisson had two touchdown runs in Richard Winn’s opening win.
First Baptist scored 48 points in the second half and overcame a 19-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Cardinals.
Davian Brown had 281 yards rushing to lead First Baptist.
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