Dorman and Sumter traded big plays all night, but the Cavaliers made the winning plays late. Dorman defeated the Gamecocks 48–35 in a game that stayed tight until the fourth quarter.
Watch the game coverageDorman vs. SumterYouTube · Open video ↗From the opening whistle, the matchup had the feel of a barn burner. The two teams combined for 12 touchdowns, more than 500 rushing yards, and a steady stream of explosive plays. For three quarters, neither side could create lasting separation.
That changed late. A muffed kickoff return proved to be a turning point for Sumter, giving Dorman momentum at the moment the Gamecocks needed a clean finish. The Cavaliers also took advantage of late-game mistakes to turn a close contest into a 13-point victory.
Means reaches another milestone
Nick Means delivered the night’s defining performance. The Dorman running back rushed for 285 yards and three touchdowns, pushing his career total past 3,000 rushing yards. His production kept the Cavaliers’ offense moving even when penalties threatened to stall drives.
Cooper Patterson added two touchdowns, and Tylan Edwards scored on a fumble recovery. Dai’shion Watkins-hymes and Anthony Peaks each caught a touchdown pass for Dorman.
Sumter’s two-back answer
Sumter answered with a double-headed rushing attack. Reggie Shannon rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns, while Franklin Richardson added 89 rushing yards and a score. Cleveland Pinkney also found the end zone for the Gamecocks.
Sumter finished with 290 rushing yards, but the Gamecocks managed negative-11 yards passing. Their defense had opportunities to swing the game as well, but it could not consistently turn several off-target Dorman throws into points on the other side of the ball.
The cleanup list
Dorman’s win came with a clear warning. The Cavaliers were penalized 19 times for 207 yards, the kind of self-inflicted damage that can decide a playoff game. If Dorman plans to make a run at a state title, cleaning up those mistakes will be just as important as the offense’s explosive production.
For Sumter, the formula was close: win the turnover margin, finish the return game, and capitalize when an opponent gives the defense an opening. The Gamecocks did not do enough of those things late, and Dorman made them pay.
01 Game file
Complete box score
Individual and team statistics from the supplied Dorman–Sumter stat sheet.
Dorman · team totals
7 touchdowns · 19 for 207 yds penalties · 2 for 19 yds sacks allowed · 2 KR for 37 yds · 1 PR for 8 yds
Sumter · team totals
5 touchdowns · 7 for 45 yds penalties · 1 for 14 yds sacks allowed · 7 KR for 86 yds · 0 PR
Dorman · passing
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Patterson #14 | Passing | 9/19, 174 yds, 2 TD |
Dorman · rushing
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Means #1 | Rushing | 26 car, 285 yds, 3 TD |
| Jabez Thomas #5 | Rushing | 2 car, -18 yds |
| Dai’shion Watkins-hymes #12 | Rushing | 1 car, 0 yds |
| Cooper Patterson #14 | Rushing | 2 car, 2 yds, 1 TD |
| Braeydon Carson #22 | Rushing | 2 car, 4 yds |
Dorman · receiving
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Dai’shion Watkins-hymes #12 | Receiving | 3 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD |
| Anthony Peaks #4 | Receiving | 2 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD |
| Nick Means #1 | Receiving | 2 rec, 18 yds |
| Kendeal Jones #11 | Receiving | 1 rec, 17 yds |
| Brady Foster #81 | Receiving | 1 rec, 7 yds |
Sumter · passing
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Richardson #2 | Passing | 2/7, -11 yds |
| Keyon McClinton #26 | Passing | 1/3, 0 yds |
Sumter · rushing
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Reggie Shannon #1 | Rushing | 16 car, 121 yds, 3 TD |
| Franklin Richardson #2 | Rushing | 15 car, 89 yds, 1 TD |
| Cleveland Pinkney #19 | Rushing | 3 car, 27 yds, 1 TD |
| Keyon McClinton #26 | Rushing | 1 car, 13 yds |
| Jamarion Witherspoon #29 | Rushing | 10 car, 40 yds |
Sumter · receiving
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Reggie Shannon #1 | Receiving | 1 rec, -1 yds |
| Jamarion Witherspoon #29 | Receiving | 2 rec, -10 yds |
Dorman · defense
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Antwone Tarrence Jr. #0 | Tackles | 7 |
| Jayvion Long #29 | Tackles | 6 |
| James Porter #6 | Tackles | 4 |
| Braeydon Carson #22 | Tackles / sack | 4, 1 sack |
| Tylan Edwards #2 | Tackles / takeaway | 3.5, fumble recovery TD |
| Javaugn Deck #31 | Tackles | 3.5 |
| Isaac Tate #3 | Tackles | 3 |
| Maleek Hiers #30 | Tackles | 3 |
| Jabez Thomas #5 | Tackles / PBU | 2.5, 1 PBU |
| Aiden Brown #7 | Tackles | 2.5 |
| Nehemiah Miller #8 | Tackles | 2.5 |
| Hudson Bowyer #47 | Tackles | 2 |
| Judah Adams #17 | Tackles / PBU | 1, 1 PBU |
| Jalaal Deck #20 | Tackles | 1 |
| Braylen Griffin #25 | Tackles | 1 |
| Olamide Salami #44 | Tackles | 1 |
| Emavian Gibson #94 | Tackles | 1 |
| Dai’shion Watkins-hymes #12 | Takeaway | 1 |
Sumter · defense
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Damarion Holmes #21 | Tackles | 6 |
| Zhyier Butler #12 | Tackles / PBU | 4, 2 PBU |
| Jaquaylen Dennis-Harriett #3 | Tackles / sack | 3.5, 1 sack |
| Jordan Lewis #22 | Tackles | 3.5 |
| Josh Peeples #20 | Tackles / PBU | 3, 1 PBU |
| Nayshaun Brown #7 | Tackles / PBU | 2.5, 1 PBU |
| Rashaun Dickey #9 | Tackles | 2.5 |
| DeMarion Collier #51 | Tackles | 2 |
| Anthriest Hill #24 | Tackles | 1.5 |
| Kam Choice #25 | Tackles | 1.5 |
| Samaul Montgomery #8 | Tackles | 1 |
| Sam Merchant #39 | Tackles | 1 |
Special teams
| Player | Category | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Bryson Evins #21 | Dorman PAT | 6/7 |
| Connor Rivers #36 | Sumter PAT | 5/5 |
| Maleek Hiers — | Dorman punt block | 1 |
Scoring summary
- Sumter: Reggie Shannon, 7-yard run — Connor Rivers PAT.
- Dorman: Nick Means, 22-yard run — Bryson Evins PAT.
- Dorman: Tylan Edwards, fumble recovery touchdown — Evins PAT.
- Sumter: Reggie Shannon, 4-yard run — Rivers PAT.
- Dorman: Cooper Patterson, 6-yard run — Evins PAT.
- Dorman: Anthony Peaks, 38-yard reception from Patterson — Evins PAT.
- Sumter: Reggie Shannon, 11-yard run — Rivers PAT.
- Sumter: Franklin Richardson, 18-yard run — Rivers PAT.
- Dorman: Nick Means, 77-yard run — Evins PAT missed.
- Dorman: Nick Means, 5-yard run — Evins PAT.
- Dorman: Dai’shion Watkins-hymes, 33-yard reception from Patterson — Evins PAT.
- Sumter: Cleveland Pinkney, 6-yard run — Rivers PAT.
Box score compiled from the supplied game stat sheet. Passing, rushing, receiving, defensive and special-teams totals are listed as recorded.
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