Dutch Fork Wins 5A State Title Over Summerville

The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes triumphed over the Summerville Green Wave with a 35-21 victory in the South Carolina Class 5A Division I state championship, marking their third consecutive and ninth overall title since 2016. Summerville, which had not reached the finals since 2007, was hindered when their starting quarterback, Jaden Cummings, suffered a knee injury in the first quarter, leaving the game in the hands of backup Cooper Kafina. Despite Cummings' absence, Summerville briefly led in the second quarter before Dutch Fork regained control. Maurice Anderson was a standout for Dutch Fork, rushing for 146 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Ethan Offing threw for 252 yards and added two scores. Summerville's Jayven Williams gave a commendable performance with a 43-yard touchdown run, but Dutch Fork's dominant offense, led by Offing and Anderson, sealed their championship win.