HORRY COUNTY — High school football postseason play kicked off Friday night across South Carolina, delivering high-stakes action and a mixed slate of opening-round results for Horry County programs.
Conway, Loris, and Green Sea-Floyds earned decisive victories to advance into the SCHSL second round, while Aynor, Socastee, Atlantic Collegiate, and North Myrtle Beach saw their 2026 campaigns come to an end. Meanwhile, the Myrtle Beach Seahawks rested up on a first-round bye.
First Round Playoff Recap (Friday, Nov. 6)
Conway 37, May River 21
CONWAY — The Conway Tigers made a powerful opening statement in SCHSL 5A play, pulling away for a 37–21 home victory over May River. Conway controlled the tempo with a balanced offensive execution and key second-half defensive stops to lock up a spot in Round 2.
Loris 42, Darlington 14
LORIS — The Loris Lions dominated from the opening whistle in their 3A playoff opener, rolling to a 42–14 home win over Darlington. Loris established control at the line of scrimmage early, turning defensive takeaways into quick scoring drives to advance cleanly.
Green Sea-Floyds 72, Ridge Spring-Monetta 48
GREEN SEA — In an offensive shootout, the Green Sea-Floyds Trojans outlasted Ridge Spring-Monetta 72–48. The Trojans’ high-powered ground game proved unstoppable, producing a multi-touchdown cushion in a 120-point postseason thriller.
Myrtle Beach Seahawks Earn Bye
MYRTLE BEACH — The Myrtle Beach Seahawks spent Friday night on a first-round bye after securing a top seed in the SCHSL postseason field. The Seahawks utilized the week of rest to prepare for hosting duties in the second round.
Other Horry County First-Round Results
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Crestwood 23, Aynor 22: The Blue Jackets suffered a heartbreaking one-point road loss at Crestwood.
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Gray Collegiate 61, Socastee 27: The Braves fell on the road against a high-powered Gray Collegiate squad.
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Gilbert 28, Atlantic Collegiate 27: The Armada came up just short in a tight one-point battle against Gilbert.
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Lucy Beckham 56, North Myrtle Beach 0: The Chiefs were eliminated on the road by a strong Lucy Beckham defense.
Second Round Matchup Previews (Friday, Nov. 13)
Loris Lions at Crestwood Knights
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Kickoff & Site: 7:30 PM at Crestwood High School, Sumter, SC
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Matchup Breakdown: Loris carries heavy offensive momentum into Sumter following its 42–14 blowout over Darlington. Crestwood hosts after edging past Aynor 23–22. Loris will look to establish its physical run game early to disrupt Crestwood’s defensive front.
Conway Tigers at Sumter Gamecocks
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Kickoff & Site: 7:30 PM at Memorial Stadium, Sumter, SC
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Matchup Breakdown: Conway hits the road following an impressive 37–21 win over May River. The Tigers face a formidable Sumter defense that advanced with a 49–7 victory over Ashley Ridge. Conway must protect the football and win line-of-scrimmage battles to contend on the road.
Green Sea-Floyds Trojans at Baptist Hill Bobcats
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Kickoff & Site: 7:30 PM at Baptist Hill High School, Hollywood, SC
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Matchup Breakdown: Green Sea-Floyds brings its 72-point rushing attack back on the road against a stout Baptist Hill team that dominated Bethune-Bowman 76–6. Expect a high-scoring contest where ball security and defensive stops will dictate the outcome.
Second-Round Host Duties for Myrtle Beach
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Kickoff & Site: 7:30 PM at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Matchup Breakdown: The rested Seahawks return to Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium for their postseason opener, looking to leverage home-field advantage following their first-round bye week.
With four Horry County programs still vying for South Carolina state championship honors, Friday night promises high-energy postseason football across the Grand Strand and beyond.
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