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Players of the Game:

Week 5 (Spartanburg) -- Kory Pippin (P/K); Chris Merrill (RB)

Week 6 (Dorman) -- Jared Jackson (WR); Daniel Gaines (LB)

Week 7 (Byrnes) --  Chris Merrill (RB) had 159 yards rushing and 2 TD's; Deon McDowell (S) broke up 6 passes

Rams Fall to Boiling Springs In Regional Opener  - 10-10-2008

 The Rams scored on their 1^st offensive possession  with Tony Thompson driving for a 10 yd TD run. Turnovers plagued the Rams, leading to the Bulldogs scoring 28 points from 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions. The Rams posted a 54 yard scoring drive late in the third quarter culminating with an Aramus Mcdowell 14 yd TD reception. Boiling Springs added a 28 yard field-goal, and a 4^th quarter TD drive, bringing the final score to 38 -13. Honorable mention goes to Ram Linebacker #18 Tavarus Hooker with 5 QB Sacks.  (Oct. 10th, 2008)

The Hillcrest Rams had a strong performance against the Byrnes Rebels on Friday night, as they held the 24th-ranked team in the nation to 38 points. The Rams shut down the Rebels' running game, holding them to 57 yards rushing, and made them rely on big pass plays to score. The Rams scored 20 points on three touchdowns: 67- and 69-yard runs by Chris Merril with PAT's by Anthony Willard and a 50-yard run by kicker Kory Pippin on a fake punt (his first touchdown--Yeah Kory!), and a missed PAT. Quoted on Greenvilleonline.com, Byrnes' Coach Chris Miller said, "They did some things to us, and their coaching staff did a great job." WAY TO HANG IN THERE, GUYS! WE LOVE YOU!!

**Chris Merrill's performance on Friday night lifted him to 2nd in rushing yards in the Upstate. He has 944 yards on 147 carries. Congratulations, Chris**

Rams Fourth Quarter Comeback Stuns T.L. Hanna  

With Hanna leading 15-9 late in the fourth Quarter, and with the Yellow Jacket's in  possession of the ball,  Patrick Neeley intercepted a pass and returned it to Hanna's 2-yard line. Tony Thompson followed with a QB keeper for the TD to tie the game.  With the pressure of a previously blocked PAT & a blocked Field Goal attempt, and less than one minute remaining, Taylor King split the uprights to seal a hard fought "RAMS" victory.

Congratulations to Hillcrest's #5, Chris Merrill, who is ranked 4th in total rushing yards among Upstate teams. Through game 6, Chris has 129 carries for 785 yards. Keep it up, Chris; we're proud of you!