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The 2026 season in South Carolina’s Midlands promises drama as Dutch Fork, led by veteran coach Tom Knotts and a roster brimming with talent, aims for its fifth consecutive title. Meanwhile, Irmo, moving down to Class 4A, hopes to end a 46‑year drought, and a wave of new head coaches, including former Gamecocks assistants, add fresh intrigue.
The Laurence Manning Academy football squad returns eight offensive and seven defensive starters under new head coach David Rankin, featuring quarterback Grainger Powell and standout receiver Scoop Dennis. The team has already tested itself in several scrimmages and will open the regular season against defending champions Williamsburg Academy. Meanwhile, several athletes earned all‑state honors in softball, baseball and track.