Wade Hampton head coach Jerry Brown, who previously coached at Batesburg-Leesville and Northside Christian Academy, on the sidelines against Pelion. PHOTO| LYNN HAMILTON

The Pelion High School football team following the 12-6 victory over Wade Hampton to win its 1st Region 5-2A title since 2006 and 3rd title in school history. PHOTO| PELION HIGH SCHOOL

Newberry head coach Phil Strickland returned to face former team Batesburg-Leesville. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Airport’s Jordan Spry (middle) and a teammate pursue Orangeburg-Wilkinson quarterback Anthony Mack in the 1st half of the non-region contest. It was the regular season finale for the Eagles. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

River Bluff placekicker Riley Myers with 1 of his 5 TDs. PHOTO| WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM

Lexington’s Dionta Sanders makes the catch between River Bluff’s Uriah West (8) and Craig Williams (right). PHOTO| WWW.LEXINGTONWILDCATS.C

The Airport cheer team at home on Nov. 5. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

The Batesburg-Leesville cheer team on the sidelines against Newberry. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE