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Scotland County Edges Dillon, 36-33

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Two football players in white uniforms collide while trying to catch a football, with blurred spectators and other players in the background at a stadium. Pass interference by Dillon
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The Scotland County Fighting Scots edged the Dillon Wildcats 36-33 in varsity football action played in Laurinburg on Friday, August 22.
Dillon kicked off to Scotland County to open the football regular season.
Dillon forced the Fighting Scots to punt.
On the fifth offensive play of the season for the Dillon Wildcats, the reverse to Dillon’s #1 placed Dillon on the scoreboard. The PAT failed. Dillon led 6-0 with 8:46 remaining in the first quarter.
The Fighting Scots faced a fourth down and 1 yard to go when Scotland County’s #30 picked up a first down. The Scots quickly reeled off two more first downs prior to 3 going into the end zone with a 3-yard touchdown. The PAT was good by #84. Scotland County led 7-6 with 3:49 remaining in the first quarter.
Dillon returned the kickoff to Dillon’s own 43-yard line. On the first offensive play, Dillon’s quarterback fired a pass to Zay Robertson who scampered for the 57-yard score with 3:33 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was good by #84. Dillon led 13-7.
Scotland County picked up a first down by #12, Samier Pate, and another one by #30, White, prior to Dillon committing a facemask charge for another first down. Scotland County’s #8 crossed into the end zone with a 5-yard touchdown with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter. The PAT was good to give the Fighting Scots a 14-13 lead.
Dillon’s Zay Robertson returned the kickoff to Dillon’s 40-yard line. The Wildcats’ quarterback picked up 6 yards followed by #8, Dominick Felton who picked up a first down but a flag was thrown against Dillon. Dillon’s #42 caught a pass and moved the football into Scotland County’s territory on the 49-yard line. Dillon’s #7, Daniel Capehart, scored a 4-yard touchdown with 8:58 remaining in the second quarter. The PAT was good by #84. Dillon led 20-14.
Scotland County’s #12, Samier Pate, returned the kickoff. A holding penalty against Scotland County placed the football on the 29-yard line for the Fighting Scots. After a 1-yard gain by #20, there was a holding call on the next play against Scotland County. The Fighting Scots faced a fourth down and 23. The punt by #7 placed the football on Scotland County’s 48-yard line to give the Wildcats good field position. Dillon’s #10 fired a completed pass to Zay Robertson who scored with 6:14 remaining in the first half. The PAT was good by #84. Dillon led 27-14.
The Dillon Wildcat defense once again forced Scotland County to punt on a fourth down and 18 yards to go. The punt carried to the Dillon 39-yard line. Dillon marched to the 36-yard line of Scotland County before turning the football over to the Fighting Scots on Scotland County’s 34-yard line. On third down with 2 yards to go, Scotland County’s #20, Mike McLain, picked up a first down to the 46-yard line. Scotland County’s #20, Mike McLain, fumbled on the next play, and Dillon recovered on the 46-yard line.
Dillon faced a fourth down and 7 yards to go and turned the football over on downs on Scotland County’s 42-yard line.
At halftime, Dillon was up 27-14.
After the halftime activities, Dillon’s JJ Campbell returned the kickoff to Dillon’s 45-yard line. Dillon’s offense moved the football to Scotland County’s 33-yard line. Faced with a fourth down and 7 yards to go, Dillon turned the football over on Scotland County’s 30-yard line.
Scotland County’s quarterback fired a pass to #80 who carried the football into the endzone for a 70-yard touchdown with 7:31 remaining in the third quarter. The PAT was good. Dillon led 27-21.
Dillon’s offense could not move the football, and JJ Campbell was forced to punt. Scotland County’s #32 returned the punt to Dillon’s 29-yard line. On fourth and 8 to go, Scotland County’s #7 punted. Dillon returned the punt to Dillon’s own 43-yard line. Dillon’s quarterback quick punted on fourth down and 2 yards to go to Scotland County’s 5-yard line. The Flying Scots began to move the football. An interception by Dillon’s #19 stopped the momentum as he returned the football to Scotland County’s 46-yard line. Dillon faced a fourth down and 13. Once again, Dillon’s quarterback quick punted to Scotland County’s 7-yard line. Scotland County’s #30 carried the football to the 44-yard line. Dillon was called for pass interference on a pass intended for #6 that moved the football to Scotland County’s 26-yard line with an automatic first down. On Dillon’s 49-yard line, Scotland County was forced to punt on fourth down and 11 yards to go. The punt placed the football on Dillon’s 32-yard line. Faced with a third down and 1 yard to go, Dillon’s #7, Daniel Capehart, rushed for a touchdown with 7:02 remaining in the game. The PAT was no good. Dillon led 33-21.
Dillon kicked the football out of bounds. On the re-kick from Dillon’s 35-yard like, Scotland County’s Pate returned the football to Dillon’s 41-yard line. Scotland County was faced with a fourth down and 6 yards to go on Dillon’s 25-yard line. Mike McLain picked up a first down to Dillon’s 15-yard line. Scotland County’s 20 carried to Dillon’s 6-yard line followed by a 5-yard run to Dillon’s 1-yard line by #8. Scotland County scored with 2:44 remaining. The PAT was good to cut Dillon’s lead to 5 points, 33-28.
After a penalty, Scotland County kicked off from Dillon’s 45-yard line. The onside kick recovered by Scotland County was the final nail in the coffin as Scotland moved the football and scored with 10.5 seconds remaining in the game. They added a 2-point conversion to give themselves a 36-33 lead which would be the final score of the game.
Dillon will host Socastee on Friday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Scotland County will travel to Richmond County on Friday, August 29.
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Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

Cheerleaders in black and gold uniforms perform on a track at night, with fans watching from the bleachers in the background.
DHS cheerleaders

High school football players tackle an opponent on the field during a game, with teammates watching nearby; uniforms are white and black.

Football players in white and black uniforms compete on a field, with spectators watching from the stands in the background.
Dominick Felton picks up a first down

Football players in black and white uniforms tackle an opposing player during a game, while a referee watches closely in the background.

A football quarterback in a white uniform prepares to throw the ball during a game, with teammates and opponents visible on the field.

High school football game in action, players in black and white uniforms running on a grassy field, with a building in the background.

Two American football players on a field, one in a black uniform chasing another in a white uniform who is running with the ball.

Football player running on a grassy field, another player lies on the ground; trees and a fence with people walking in the background.
Dillon’s #1 scampers into the end zone for a TD

Football players in black and white uniforms compete on a field, with one blocking another while teammates watch and prepare for the next play.

Football players in action on the field during a game, with one player attempting to grab another’s flag, and a referee observing closely.

A school band dressed in yellow shirts sits on bleachers outdoors, holding various musical instruments, with some members standing and trees visible in the background.
DHS band
People sitting on outdoor bleachers at a sports event, some standing by the fence, with trees in the background.
Dillon fans
Crowd of people sitting in outdoor bleachers, with several individuals in white shirts standing or walking in the foreground near a sports field.
Dillon fans
A group of people sit in stadium bleachers while others stand nearby, some wearing matching white shirts, possibly at a sports event or school activity.
Dillon fans

High school football players in black and white uniforms compete on the field as a crowd watches from the stands in the background.

A football player in a white uniform prepares to throw a pass during a game, with opposing players and spectators in the background on bleachers.
Dillon’s quarterback fires a completion to Zay Robertson for a 57-yard TD
Football player in white uniform, number 84, kicking the ball during a game as opponents in black prepare to receive. Spectators watch from the stands.
#84 PAT
A football player prepares to kick the ball as a teammate holds it; referee and spectators are visible in the background.
Scotland County’s PAT is good
High school football game, player in black uniform kicks ball while another holds it; player in white attempts to block, referee and spectators in background.
Scotland County’s PAT is good
Cheerleaders in uniform perform on a track in front of bleachers filled with people during a sporting event at an outdoor stadium.
Dillon cheerleaders
A football player in a white uniform prepares to catch a pass during a game, with spectators and buildings visible in the background.
Zay Robertson returns a kickoff
Football players in white and black uniforms compete during a game, with one player running and another attempting to block, while spectators watch from the bleachers.
Zay Robertson returns a kickoff
Football players in black and white uniforms in action on a field, with spectators watching from the stands in the background.
#55
Football players in black and white uniforms tackle each other on a grassy field during a game, with a building and trees in the background.
Dillon’s #8 picks up a first down

A football player in a white uniform runs with the ball while a player in a black uniform attempts to tackle him on a grassy field.

Football player wearing number 42 jersey runs with the ball on a grassy field during a game, with trees and vehicles in the background.
#42

Football players in white uniforms run with the ball, evading defenders in black during a game on a grassy field, with spectators in the background.

Football players in black and white uniforms pile on top of each other during a tackle on a grassy field, with spectators watching from the bleachers in the background.

A football player in white uniform leaps to catch a pass during a game, with spectators and trees visible in the background.
Zay Robertson with the reception
Football player in white uniform stretches out arms to catch a pass during a game on a grassy field.
Zay Robertson with the reception

Two high school football players in white uniforms run on the field during a game, with opposing team and spectators visible in the background.

Football players in black and white uniforms tackle each other on the field during a game, with spectators visible in the stadium background.
Daniel Capehart, #7, carries
A football player in a white uniform with number 10 stands on a field, holding a helmet and facing away from the camera.
#10
A football player kicks the ball as a teammate holds it during a game, with a referee and spectators watching in the background.
Dillon’s #84’s PAT is good
Football player running near sideline with helmet and ball, while coaches and spectators watch from behind the fence on a bright day.
Scotland County’s #12 returns kickoff
High school football players in black and white uniforms run on a grassy field during a game, with spectators and trees visible in the background.
Scotland County’s #12 returns kickoff

High school football players in black and white uniforms compete on a grassy field, with one player preparing to tackle the ball carrier during a game.

Football players in white and black uniforms actively competing on a grassy field, some running and others preparing to tackle, with spectators seated in the background.

A football quarterback prepares to throw the ball while a defensive player rushes toward him, with teammates and spectators visible in the background.
Scotland County’s #15 fires a pass

A football player in a black jersey throws a pass during a game, with teammates nearby and spectators watching from the stands.

A football player in black and white uniform is kicking the ball on a field, with spectators and buildings in the background.
Scotland County’s #7 punts

High school football game, player in white uniform runs with a large cricket bat while others in black and white chase on grassy field.

Two high school football players run toward the end zone on a grassy field during a game, with coaches and spectators visible in the background.
Zay Robertson scores 48-yard TD
Football players in white and black uniforms clash on the field during a game, with spectators watching from the bleachers in the background.
DHS band

A school marching band in yellow shirts plays instruments in stadium bleachers, with several people standing and watching in the foreground.

Two high school football players in black uniforms, number 15 and 57, playing on the field during a game with a crowd watching in the stands.

A football player in black uniform punts the ball during a game, with spectators seated in the background on blue and red bleachers.

Football player in white uniform, number 0, jumps to catch a football during a game on a grassy field, with trees and a goalpost in the background.
Zay Robertson with the reception
Football players in black and white uniforms run on a field during a game while spectators and team members watch from the sidelines.
Dominick Felton carries

Football players in white uniforms and black helmets are on a field during a game, with blurred spectators and bleachers visible in the background.

Football player in white uniform with number 10 runs with the ball, referee and scoreboard visible in the background on a lit field.
Dillon’s #10

Players in black and white football uniforms are in action during a nighttime high school football game, with a crowd watching in the background.

Two teenage boys stand together at a sports stadium, one with his arm around the other, both holding up one finger and smiling at the camera.
Keilan Chavis, Dillon JV quarterback, and Aerian Chavis, Dillon JV linebacker/tight end
A large group of people wearing matching yellow shirts sit and stand on bleachers at an outdoor event, appearing to watch or wait for an activity.
DHS band
A group of young women in yellow shirts sit on bleachers at an outdoor sports event, with one person in a red jacket holding a phone.
DHS band
A group of people wearing matching yellow shirts sit on bleachers, some holding musical instruments, likely part of a school band at an outdoor event.
DHS band
High school football players in action under stadium lights, with one carrying the ball and others attempting to tackle on a grassy field.
Zay Robertson goes down after the reception

High school football players in black and white uniforms compete under stadium lights, with one player throwing a pass as others block and defend. Crowds watch from the bleachers.

High school football players in white and black uniforms compete under bright lights as the football is thrown mid-air during a night game.

Football players from two teams in action on a field at night, with one player running the ball and others in pursuit.

A football player in a black uniform kicks the ball during a game, with spectators watching from the stands in the background.

Football players in white jerseys sit on the sidelines during a night game, watching the action on the field.
Dillon players

Football player in black uniform tackles player in white and yellow uniform on field, with two other players in black and white uniforms nearby during night game.

A football player in black catches a pass in the end zone while a defender in white approaches on a lit field at night.
Pass intended for Dillon is broken up by Scotland County’s #4

Three high school football players in action on a nighttime field, two in white uniforms with yellow and black stripes, tackling a player in a blue helmet.

High school football players in black and white uniforms compete on a grassy field at night, with some attempting to tackle an opponent carrying the ball.

Football players in black and white uniforms compete on a grassy field at night, with one player running while others attempt to tackle him.
Scotland County’s #30 carries
Two football players in white uniforms collide while trying to catch a football, with blurred spectators and other players in the background at a stadium.
Pass interference by Dillon
Four high school football players in action on the field, two in white uniforms tackling a player in black; spectators and benches are visible in the background.
Pass interference by Dillon

A football player in a black uniform runs with the ball on a field at night, with a goalpost and scoreboard in the background.

High school football game, players in white uniforms running and blocking with a player carrying the ball, stadium seats and spectators visible in the background.

High school football players in black and white uniforms tackle each other on a lit field, with spectators watching from the stands in the background.

High school football players in white and black uniforms clash on a grassy field during a nighttime game under stadium lights.
Dillon’s #8 carries
High school football players in white and black uniforms engage in a play on the field under bright stadium lights, with spectators visible in the background.
Dillon’s Daniel Capehart carries

Football players in white uniforms run on a lit field during a night game, with a scoreboard in the background reading "Fighting Scots."

A football player in a white uniform prepares to kick the ball during a night game, with opponents and spectators visible in the background.
Dillon’s $84 kicks out of bounds
High school football players in white uniforms tackle an opponent during a nighttime game on a grassy field, with spectators visible in the background.
Scotland County’s #20 carries

High school football players in black and white uniforms pile up during a nighttime game under stadium lights.

Two high school football players attempt a field goal under stadium lights, one holds the ball while the other kicks, with spectators in the background.
PAT good for Scotland County

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