After ending the regular season with a 9-1 record, the stings won their first playoff game since 2000, with a 28-0 victory on November 9^th against the Palmetto Panthers. Coach Helder recognizes key players senior running back Johnny Ford, senior quarterback Isaiah Castellon, senior cornerback Derek Gainous Jr., senior Andrew Reese and senior Leonard Lucas. He says that this was a great team win, and that everyone was confident. “Everyone was locked in, from players and coaches,” he said “Palmetto didn’t stand a chance.”

This victory has led the Stings to the 8A regional semifinals on Friday, November 17^th where they will battle the Spartans of Southridge.