Pee Dee Local Player Named South Carolina’s Mr. Football

Dillon offensive lineman Josiah Thompson was named this year's winner on Saturday.

South Carolina’s Mr. Football award has been given to a player in the Pee Dee area.

Dillon offensive lineman Josiah Thompson was named this year’s winner on Saturday. He was presented with the state’s top honor for high school football players during the Touchstone Energy Bowl in Myrtle Beach.

Thompson is the first local player to take home the award since 2019 when former Myrtle Beach quarterback Luke Doty won the honor.