TAYLORS, S.C. (WSPA) - It's the most wonderful time of the year in the Carolinas: high school football season! With the 2026 season inching closer, the Eastside Eagles are previewed ahead of kickoff on Friday August 21 at Chapman.
EASTSIDE EAGLES:
Head Coach: Andre Woolcock (8th season)
2025 Record: 4-7, 1-6
- Back-to-back four-win seasons
Key Returners:
Peyton Burns (QB), Kason Clark (QB), London Butler (QB), Colton Hampton (QB), Devin Sligh (RB), Kelyn Durham (RB), Jamarion Perrin (WR), Christian McDowell (WR), Walker Lewis (WR), Frank Stathakis (NT), Lyndez Smith (MLB), Zyair Robinson (CB)
Key Losses:
Peyton Schrader (QB), Cayden Workman (WR), Lucas Tankersley (RB/LB)
Preview:
The Eagles lost key playmakers with the departures of QB Peyton Schrader, WR Cayden Workman, and RB/LB Lucas Tankersley. Four have battled to replace the dual-purpose Schrader while Jamarion Perrin and Christian McDowell lead a trio of returning wide receivers. Kelyn Durham and Devin Sligh will be essential to the run game along with three returning OL starters.
MLB Lyndez Smith looks to fill the void of Tankersley's absence on defense while Zyair Robinson comes back at cornerback and Frank Stathakis up front.
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