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Hilton Head High football coach B.J. Payne likens last season to “Last Chance U.,” the documentary series that follows the trials of a junior college football program.
In other words, everything that could go wrong … went very, very wrong.
“I think we were to a point last year that we were down 11 starters at one point,” Payne said. “We’re glad last year is gone. Burn everything from last year. But it was a great learning experience.”
Remaining among the ashes are nine returning starters on each side of the ball and a 16-man senior class whose leadership has impressed their coach. The returners include all five offensive linemen and quarterback Gaston Moore, as well as big-time college prospects Cole DeMarzo (Michigan State commit) and Christian Miller.
“On both sides of the ball we have straight dogs,” senior safety Eli Hickey said. “At least eight people on each side of the ball are seniors, and we’re bigger and stronger this year. Just a better overall team.”
HHIHS SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL (click for team page)
Coach: B.J. PayneRecord at HHIHS: 41-33 (8th season)2018 record: 4-7 overall, 0-3 region (lost in first round of Class 4A playoffs)Returning starters: 9 offense, 9 defenseOffensive scheme: SpreadDefensive scheme: 4-2Top returners: OLB/WR Cole DeMarzo, CB Christian Miller, QB Gaston Moore, OL/DL Nick Magnin, S/RB Eli Hickey, LB Elijah Thompson, OL Conrad Alford, OL Alfred YoungNotable losses: WR Diante Richard, WR Jeff Gordon
PLAYER TO WATCH
Lavarus Brown, RB: Brown was buried on the depth chart last season, garnering only 19 carries that went for 52 yards and snagging three passes for 56 yards. He gets the chance to be the featured back this season and run behind an improved offensive line.
BURNING QUESTION
Can the Seahawks avoid any major injuries? Yes, this is the same question we had about the Seahawks entering last season, and unfortunately, last year’s answer was a resounding no. Injuries deflated Hilton Head High’s hopes a year ago, but the opportunities created by those injuries helped develop depth and leadership that could pay off this season … as long as the Seahawks can keep their best 11 on the field.
REGION AND BEYOND
The four-team Region 7-4A was uber-competitive last season — only one game was decided by more than two touchdowns — and it looks like it will be more of the same this year. The Seahawks have enough talent — especially on defense — to be right in the mix.
SCHEDULE
8/23 — vs. Savannah High
8/30 — at St. James
9/6 — vs. Battery Creek
9/13 — at May River
9/20 — vs. Ridgeland-Hardeeville
9/27 — at Christ Church
10/4 — vs. New Hampstead
10/11 — Open
10/18 — at Colleton County*
10/25 — vs. Beaufort High*
11/1 — vs. Bluffton*
*region opponent
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Hilton Head High football coach B.J. Payne likens last season to “Last Chance U.,” the documentary series that follows the trials of a junior college football program.
In other words, everything that could go wrong … went very, very wrong.
“I think we were to a point last year that we were down 11 starters at one point,” Payne said. “We’re glad last year is gone. Burn everything from last year. But it was a great learning experience.”
Remaining among the ashes are nine returning starters on each side of the ball and a 16-man senior class whose leadership has impressed their coach. The returners include all five offensive linemen and quarterback Gaston Moore, as well as big-time college prospects Cole DeMarzo (Michigan State commit) and Christian Miller.
“On both sides of the ball we have straight dogs,” senior safety Eli Hickey said. “At least eight people on each side of the ball are seniors, and we’re bigger and stronger this year. Just a better overall team.”
HHIHS SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL (click for team page)
Coach: B.J. PayneRecord at HHIHS: 41-33 (8th season)2018 record: 4-7 overall, 0-3 region (lost in first round of Class 4A playoffs)Returning starters: 9 offense, 9 defenseOffensive scheme: SpreadDefensive scheme: 4-2Top returners: OLB/WR Cole DeMarzo, CB Christian Miller, QB Gaston Moore, OL/DL Nick Magnin, S/RB Eli Hickey, LB Elijah Thompson, OL Conrad Alford, OL Alfred YoungNotable losses: WR Diante Richard, WR Jeff Gordon
PLAYER TO WATCH
Lavarus Brown, RB: Brown was buried on the depth chart last season, garnering only 19 carries that went for 52 yards and snagging three passes for 56 yards. He gets the chance to be the featured back this season and run behind an improved offensive line.
BURNING QUESTION
Can the Seahawks avoid any major injuries? Yes, this is the same question we had about the Seahawks entering last season, and unfortunately, last year’s answer was a resounding no. Injuries deflated Hilton Head High’s hopes a year ago, but the opportunities created by those injuries helped develop depth and leadership that could pay off this season … as long as the Seahawks can keep their best 11 on the field.
REGION AND BEYOND
The four-team Region 7-4A was uber-competitive last season — only one game was decided by more than two touchdowns — and it looks like it will be more of the same this year. The Seahawks have enough talent — especially on defense — to be right in the mix.
SCHEDULE
8/23 — vs. Savannah High
8/30 — at St. James
9/6 — vs. Battery Creek
9/13 — at May River
9/20 — vs. Ridgeland-Hardeeville
9/27 — at Christ Church
10/4 — vs. New Hampstead
10/11 — Open
10/18 — at Colleton County*
10/25 — vs. Beaufort High*
11/1 — vs. Bluffton*
*region opponent
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