Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

Panthers take on Timberland

What to look for

Carolina Forest (0-0) at Timberland (0-0)

When | 7 p.m. Saturday

The game | Carolina Forest opens Saturday with perhaps the top team in Class AA. Timberland is loaded with at least three major-college senior recruits, including lightning-fast tailback Rockarius King, who had 1,700 yards last year. The Panthers will need to settle on a quarterback and avoid turnovers that plagued them in the preseason. The defense played well enough in the Kickoff Classic, but the offense will have to score some points to keep this one close.

Last season | Did not play

Favorite | Timberland

ONLINE | To check out other area high school football matchups this week, go to www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports. And be sure to check back over the weekend for updates on how the games are going.