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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 Medicare 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 Hanahan 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 Medicare 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 Medicare 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 Hanahan
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 Medicare Insurance Services 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 Medicare 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 may 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 agent that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Medicare Insurance Services 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 Hanahan is during the 7 months 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 Medicare Insurance Services today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.
Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in Hanahan, 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 Medicare 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 Medicare 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 Medicare Insurance Services 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 Hanahan. 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 Medicare 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.
Latest News in Hanahan, SC
Illini Duo Named Big Ten Preseason Honorees
University of Illinois Athleticshttps://fightingillini.com/news/2022/8/31/womens-golf-illini-duo-named-big-ten-preseason-honorees
ROSEMONT, Ill. - Two Fighting Illini women's golfers were recognized by the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday (Aug. 31) as graduate student Crystal Wang and junior Isabel Sy were named 2022-23 Preseason Honorees.The pair return to Illinois after helping the team to a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships and a berth at ...
ROSEMONT, Ill. - Two Fighting Illini women's golfers were recognized by the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday (Aug. 31) as graduate student Crystal Wang and junior Isabel Sy were named 2022-23 Preseason Honorees.
The pair return to Illinois after helping the team to a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships and a berth at the NCAA Regionals to finish the season.
Crystal Wang led the team in seven tournaments as top Illini finisher last season, including final three tournaments of the season. She registered eight top-15 finishes: The Landfall Tradition (3rd), ICON Invitational (T-3rd), Lady Buckeye Invitational (T-5th), Big Ten Championships (T-6th), Wolverine Invitational (T-8th), Illini Women's Invitational (T-13th), Blessings Collegiate Invitational (T-14th), NCAA Tallahassee Regional (T-14th). Her performances earned a Big Ten Conference Women's Golfer of the Week honor after equaling a season-best third place finish at the ICON Invitational (Feb. 21-22, 2022) and carding the lowest 54-hole tournament total in program history with a 13-under par 203, highlighted by an eight-under par 64 in her final round, which also marked the lowest single round score in program history. The senior led the field with 18 birdies in the tournament. Wang was named to the All-Championship Team after finishing in a tie for sixth place at the Big Ten Championships (Apr. 22-24, 2022) with a two-over tournament total of 215, including a five-under 66 in her second round. The Diamond Bar, Calif., native was named Big Ten Conference Women's Golfer of the Week after registering her highest finish of the season with a third place showing at The Landfall Tradition (Oct. 29-31, 2021) with a tournament total of four-under par 212 that included a four-under 68 score. She also led all players with 17 birdies in the tournament.
Isabel Sy, a San Gabriel, Calif., native, is coming off a sophomore season where she ranked second on the team with eight rounds under par. Sy posted six Top-20 finishes, including five in the spring: Briar's Creek Invitational (T-8th), Schooner Fall Classic (T-11th), Columbia Classic (T-12th), Lady Buckeye Invitational (T-12th), Clemson Invitational (T-15th), Big Ten Championships (T-17th). She equaled her career best finish to tie for eighth place at the Briar's Creek Invitational (Mar. 14-15, 2022) with an even-par 216 tournament total. Sy turned in her career low round with a five-under 67 in her final round at the ICON Invitational (Feb. 21-22, 2022) and finished tied for 11th at the Schooner Fall Classic with a 2-over 212 total. In her debut season in the Orange and Blue, Sy recorded a 75.19 scoring average, which ranked third-best on the team. She collected a Top-10 finish at the Moon Golf Invitational (8th) and posted a then career-best single round score of 68.
The Illini open the 2022-23 schedule on Sept. 12-13 when they travel to Hanahan, S.C., for the Cougar Classic at Yeamans Hall Club, hosted by the College of Charleston.
Here is the SC High School Football Media Poll rankings after Week 1 of SCHSL football
Joe Dandronhttps://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/30/schsl-high-school-football-sc-media-poll-rankings-week-1/7906989001/
The rankings are out.Dutch Fork remains as the unanimous No. 1 team in Class AAAAA, Southside Christian received first-place votes despite being winless and South Pointe and Northwestern are the definitive top two teams in Class AAAA. Daniel, ...
The rankings are out.
Dutch Fork remains as the unanimous No. 1 team in Class AAAAA, Southside Christian received first-place votes despite being winless and South Pointe and Northwestern are the definitive top two teams in Class AAAA. Daniel, the Upstate Super 25's top team, remains as the top ranked Class AAA squad.
Here are the rankings from the SC Prep Football Media Poll following the first two games of the South Carolina High School League football season:
WEEK 2 PREDICTIONS & PREVIEW: Predictions, preview for best Week 2 high school football games for the Greenville area
Class AAAAA
1. Dutch Fork (19)
2. Fort Dorchester
3. Hillcrest
4. Byrnes
5. Dorman
6. Sumter
7. Gaffney
8. TL Hanna
9. Spartanburg
10. Summerville
Others receiving votes: River Bluff, Lexington, Mauldin, White Knoll, Socastee, Clover JL Mann
Class AAAA
1. South Pointe (17)
2. Northwestern (2)
3. AC Fora
4. West Florence
5. South Florence
6. Hartsville
7. Irmo
8. Catawba Ridge
9. James Island
10. (tie) Indian Land
10. (tie) Ridge View
Others receiving votes: York, Wilson, Greenwood, Westside, Greenville, South Aiken, Pickens, West Ashley, Riverside Myrtle Beach
Class AAA
1. Daniel (17)
2. Camden (2)
3. Dillon
4. Powdersville
5. Clinton
6. Gilbert
7. Seneca
8. Woodruff
9. Hanahan
10. Beaufort
Others receiving votes: Brookland-Cayce, Chapman, Union County, Belton Honea Path, Chester, Crestwood, Lower Richland, Manning, Marlboro County, Pendleton, Wren, Aynor
Class AA
1. Saluda (6)
2. Abbeville (2)
3. Oceanside Collegiate (7)
4. Barnwell (3)
5. Fairfield Central
6. Gray Collegiate
7. Wade Hampton
8. Cheraw
9. Buford
10. Silver Bluff
Others receiving votes: Marion, Woodland, Pelion, Pageland Central, Newberry, Chesterfield, Lee Central, Landrum, Andrew Jackson, Crescent, Strom Thurmond
Class A
1. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (14)
2. Christ Church (1)
3. Southside Christian (3)
4. Whale Branch
5. Johnsonville
6. St. Joseph’s
7. Baptist Hill
8. Lamar
9. Lewisville (1)
10. Lake View
Others receiving votes: Latta, Calhoun County, Estill, Whitmire, Ridge Spring-Monetta
Hawks headed to Lucy Beckham after open date
Rob Gantthttps://www.postandcourier.com/our-gazette/sports/prep_sports/hawks-headed-to-lucy-beckham-after-open-date/article_10380b06-2803-11ed-abf4-27b385ab8ed6.html
It’s certainly ideal and more enjoyable to go into an open date on the heels of a victory celebration, especially one like Hanahan High School’s football team snagged on Aug. 26.The Hawks, off Sept. 2 before traveling to Lucy Beckham, held off visiting Berkeley High School, 22-17, with a defensive stand inside the 10-yard line in the final seconds. The Hawks edged the Stags in their first encounter since 2017. Berkeley had won two in a row, but Hanahan was able to get its fifth win in eight tries against the Stags since 20...
It’s certainly ideal and more enjoyable to go into an open date on the heels of a victory celebration, especially one like Hanahan High School’s football team snagged on Aug. 26.
The Hawks, off Sept. 2 before traveling to Lucy Beckham, held off visiting Berkeley High School, 22-17, with a defensive stand inside the 10-yard line in the final seconds. The Hawks edged the Stags in their first encounter since 2017. Berkeley had won two in a row, but Hanahan was able to get its fifth win in eight tries against the Stags since 2011.
“It was a great game for us for the first game of the season,” Hanahan coach Art Craig said. “This was the first time since I’ve been here where I thought we handled our business and got a win late. Doesn’t seem like we’ve won many of those games at the end like that. For our kids to fight like they did, it says a lot about who they are.”
Berkeley led 17-14 in the fourth quarter before Hanahan went on a drive to take the lead. Running back Kevon Rivera plunged in from the 1 and Cooper Smith added a 2-point conversion to put the Hawks up five.
Berkeley had the ball last and almost snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. In the end, though, Hanahan had enough juice in the tank to get the three stops it needed to preserve the win.
“When I did the breakdown on it, we only had 33 plays and Berkeley had 75,” Craig said. “Our defense was on the field a lot. On plays 73, 74 and 75 those kids had to get stops inside the 10. It said a lot about our kids’ composure and poise to pull this thing off.”
Craig’s bunch, who missed out on a Aug. 19 matchup with Georgetown because of rain, has not ducked anybody. They fared well against Wando, Stratford and Goose Creek in preseason action and have the win over Berkeley in their back pocket. That’s four Class AAAAA schools from Region 6-AAAAA.
Beckham presents an opportunity for the Class AAA Hawks to take down another larger school. The Bengals are in Class AAAA and 2-0 with wins over Lake Marion (24-0) and Wando (8-6) heading into a matchup against Bishop England Sept. 2.
Craig didn’t want to peak over the fence too early on Lucy Beckham, instead focusing more on getting the Hawks dialed in.
“I haven’t looked a lot at them a lot,” he said. “I spent most of the weekend working on the things we need to get fixed. I know Lucy Beckham is winning games. They’ve got some good players, but right now we have to worry about us.”
After Lucy Beckham, the Hawks travel to Craig’s old stomping grounds, Timberland, on Sept. 16. Most of his 242 career victories came with the Wolves, including two state championships. Craig is in his third season at Hanahan.
“We’re going over there, so I’m sure there will be some people who show up and want to see Coach Craig get his behind whipped,” he said. “At the end of the day, though, the game is about the players. When that week comes, I’m sure there will be some emotion there. I’ve never been on the visitor’s side. It will be an experience for sure.”
87th edition of Summerville-Berkeley rivalry highlights high school schedule
David Shelton Special to The Post and Courierhttps://www.postandcourier.com/sports/highschool/87th-edition-of-summerville-berkeley-rivalry-highlights-high-school-schedule/article_911d3320-2a21-11ed-8ec6-6ff38bd55f5c.html
The area’s longest-running high school football rivalry will reignite on Friday night as Summerville visits Berkeley in one of the Lowcountry’s top matchups this week.In 1923, Moncks Corner High played Summerville for the first time. Moncks Corner later became Berkeley High and the two programs have been competing ever since. The Sept. 2 game will mark the 87th meeting with Summerville holding a commanding 60-23 edge in wins. with three games ending in a tie.For many years, the game was played late in the season as ...
The area’s longest-running high school football rivalry will reignite on Friday night as Summerville visits Berkeley in one of the Lowcountry’s top matchups this week.
In 1923, Moncks Corner High played Summerville for the first time. Moncks Corner later became Berkeley High and the two programs have been competing ever since. The Sept. 2 game will mark the 87th meeting with Summerville holding a commanding 60-23 edge in wins. with three games ending in a tie.
For many years, the game was played late in the season as both teams were in the same conference. Recent years have seen the matchups come earlier in the regular season, before the teams begin to play separate region schedules.
The series has been even in recent years. In 2017, Berkeley beat Summerville for the first time since 2004, then proceeded to win games in 2918 and 2019. Summerville has won the last two meetings.
Summerville comes into this year’s matchup as the favorite. The Green Wave opened the season last week with a convincing 38-7 win over Carolina Forest, earning Summerville a spot in the top 10 of the Class AAAAA state rankings.
Berkeley is 1-1 this season after a win over Timberland and 22-17 loss to Hanahan last week. The Stags were in position to win that game, but were stopped at the Hanahan 5-yard line as time expired.
Here are some other games of note involving area teams in week two of the 2022 season:
It is safe to say that every high school football fan on James Island will be at “The Backyard” on Friday. These two schools are just a few miles from each other, but have never played. First Baptist is a SCISA Class AAA school, while James Island is a Class AAAA member of the S.C. High School League.
First Baptist head coach Johnny Waters has been pushing for this game for several years and finally got his wish.
“I just think it’s a great game for the community,” Waters said. “We are the underdogs, we know that, but we are so appreciative of the opportunity.”
James Island opened the season with shutouts of St. John’s and Stall. First Baptist defeated Bishop England last week.
Fort Dorchester at Grayson (Ga.), Saturday, 8 p.m.
Two of the most successful prep programs in their respective states will meet as the Patriots make the trip to Atlanta for a Saturday night showcase. Fort Dorchester has posted a 91-13 record over the last eight seasons while Grayson is 91-16 over the same stretch.
Former Grayson head coach Mickey Conn is the current safeties coach at Clemson. Grayson is off to a 2-0 start this season while Fort Dorchester won its season opener over Beaufort last week.
Stratford at Lexington
Stratford appears to have a solid team this season, but the Knights also have yet to play more than a quarter this season. The season opener in Orlando, Florida against Avon, Ohio was cancelled after the first quarter two weeks ago due to weather. Stratford had a built-in bye last week.
Lexington lost its season opener to West Florence by a field goal and beat South Aiken in shootout last week, 63-56. The Wildcats began the season ranked in the Class AAAAA top 10.
Stratford has significantly beefed up its non-region schedule. The Knights will host perennial state power Dutch Fork next week before road games at Carolina Forest, St. James and Summerville, all AAAAA programs. They open Region 6-AAAAA play against Cane Bay.
West Ashley at Cane Bay
West Ashley is 2-0 but faces its toughest opponent to date in the Cobras of Cane Bay.
West Ashley has wins over Lower Richland and May River while Cane Bay opened its season with a win over Ashley Ridge last week. Both teams lean a bit more to the running game and play physical defense so this matchup will serve both teams well.
Cane Bay junior running back TJ Wright opened his season with a 130-yard rushing effort last week.
TIDBITS: Prep football teams ranked
Rob Gantthttps://www.postandcourier.com/berkeley-independent/sports/tidbits-prep-football-teams-ranked/article_5f80944c-2968-11ed-bc58-f3753ab649c6.html
Six Charleston-area high school teams were ranked in the final S.C. Prep Media football poll of August.The polls were released on Aug. 30, revealing at least one squad from the Lowcountry in each of the five classifications.Fort Dorchester is the highest ranked among the local contingent, coming in at No. 2 behind Dutch Fork in Class AAAAA. The Silver Foxes, who play at Stratford Sept. 9, received all 19 first-place votes. Summerville moved into the poll at No. 10 after cruising past Carolina Forest on Aug. 26.In Class A...
Six Charleston-area high school teams were ranked in the final S.C. Prep Media football poll of August.
The polls were released on Aug. 30, revealing at least one squad from the Lowcountry in each of the five classifications.
Fort Dorchester is the highest ranked among the local contingent, coming in at No. 2 behind Dutch Fork in Class AAAAA. The Silver Foxes, who play at Stratford Sept. 9, received all 19 first-place votes. Summerville moved into the poll at No. 10 after cruising past Carolina Forest on Aug. 26.
In Class AAAA and Class AAA, James Island and Hanahan broke into their respective polls with wins on Aug. 26. The Trojans and Hawks are ranked ninth, well behind top-ranked South Pointe in Class AAAA and Daniel in Class AAA. Both received 17 of 19 first-place votes.
In Class AA, Oceanside Collegiate dropped back a spot to No. 3 after falling by a single point to South Florence, 29-28, on Aug. 26. The Bruins, who also hammered Goose Creek by 44 points in Week 0, are ranked fifth in Class AAAA. The Landsharks actually received seven first-place votes, more than top-ranked Saluda in Class AA.
In Class A, Baptist Hill backed up from No. 6 to No. 7 despite knocking off St. John’s on Aug. 26. Bamberg-Ehrhardt is No. 1 in Class A and received 14 first-place votes.
Aug. 30 polls
Class AAAAA
1. Dutch Fork (19 first-place votes)
2. Fort Dorchester
3. Hillcrest
4. Byrnes
5. Dorman
6. Sumter
7. Gaffney
8. T.L. Hanna
9. Spartanburg
10. Summerville
Class AAAA
1. South Pointe (17)
2. Northwestern (2)
3. A.C. Flora
4. West Florence
5. South Florence
6. Hartsville
7. Irmo
8. Catawba Ridge
9. James Island
T10. Indian Land
T10. Ridge View
Class AAA
1. Daniel (17)
2. Camden (2)
3. Dillon
4. Powdersville
5. Clinton
6. Gilbert
7. Seneca
8. Woodruff
9. Hanahan
10. Beaufort
Class AA
1. Saluda (6)
2. Abbeville (2)
3. Oceanside Collegiate (7)
4. Barnwell (3)
5. Fairfield Central
6. Gray Collegiate
7. Wade Hampton
8. Cheraw
9. Buford
10. Silver Bluff
Class A
1. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (14)
2. Christ Church (1)
3. Southside Christian (3)
4. Whale Branch
5. Johnsonville
6. St. Joseph’s
7. Baptist Hill
8. Lamar
9. Lewisville (1)
10. Lake View
Oceanside Collegiate lineman Freeling commits to defending champions
Oceanside Collegiate offensive lineman Monroe Freeling announced a commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs in late August.
The 6-7, 295-pound senior picked the Bulldogs over Alabama, Clemson, Florida and Miami.
The four-star prospect is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the country.
The Landsharks play at Timberland Oct. 28.
Fan Fest on tap for South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are set to host Fan Fest Sept. 10 at the North Charleston Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Stingrays, who play in the ECHL and are an affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, are counting down the day to their opening night at home, Oct. 22. Featured activities include a locker room tour, select a seat event, merchandise table, equipment sale and a kids corner.
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