The Panthers fell 28-24 to one of Class 2A’s top programs at The Citadel after making the type of adjustments to get back into the game.
Soon, the coaches and athletics directors overseeing the various teams at each of Horry County’s nine traditional public high schools will have to ask themselves how to respond to Atlantic Collegiate Academy.
The S.C. High School League’s realignment proposal for the 2022-2024 academic years — which will still be subject to appeals by member schools — was sent to athletics directors on Friday, approximately two months before it will become finalized. And for the nine local schools, the biggest changes likely won’t be felt until the postseason.
The two Myrtle Beach seniors carried the Seahawks to a season-opening 34-31 victory against Oceanside Collegiate at The Citadel on Friday night. Their numbers were unreal, and they both showed why they’ll be playing NCAA Division-I football this time next year.
Mickey Wilson is preparing for his seventh lower state championship appearance in 12 seasons as Myrtle Beach head coach.