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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
JL Mann's Smith Darby wins soccer Gatorade Player of the Year
(WSPA) – JL Mann's Smith Darby has a new award to add to his growing collection. Just week's after helping the Patriots complete the program's first undefeated season to capture the first state championship in 10 years, Darby was named South Carolina's Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The 6-foot-4, 185 pound junior led the team with 32 goals and passed for 12 assists on the way to the perfect 25-0 season. He is a two-time 5A first team selection and was the Region 1-5A Player of the Year in 2025. Darby maintained a 3.73 GPA. The Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes high school athletes across the country who excel in their respective sport, the classroom and in their community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
J.L. Mann Boys & Girls win soccer state titles; Powdersville boys win 1st soccer state championship; CCES girls fall to OCA
Columbia – J.L. Mann completed the first perfect season (26-0) in program history, defeating Ashley Ridge 5-3 to win the 5A DI boys soccer state championship. It's the Patriots 5th state title & first since 2015. In the 5A DI girls state title game, J.L. Mann beat Wando 3-1 to claim the program's 1st state championship since 2019 & 5th overall. In the 3A boys state title contest, Ethan Piel scored the only goal of the match to help Powdersville defeat Oceanside Collegiate, 1-0. It's the Patriots 1st state title. In the 3A girls state championship, Oceanside Collegiate shut out Christ Church 3-0 to win a 3rd straight state title. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
