<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3L7Bz7_1FJCJ7j100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3L7Bz7_1FJCJ7j100" width="1974" height="1050" ><figcaption>The Loris defense allowed just 129 yards and recorded two defensive touchdowns, including a pick-six by Evans Bellamy (20). By: Mike Duprez mike.duprez@myhorrynews.com</figcaption></figure>MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Loris running back Deuce Stephens set two school records last week.But the Lions lost, so there wasn't anything to celebrate.There sure was this Friday night.Stephens ran for 193 yards and a pair of touchdowns while the defense played lights out as the Lions trampled Atlantic Collegiate Academy 48-6 at Ashley Booth Field to open Region VI-3A play."We came out and got redemption for last week," Stephens said. "We came out and won."For the Lions' star running back, that was better than running for a school-record 307 yards while also reaching a record 45th career touchdown in a loss to North Myrtle Beach last week.A lot better."I enjoy this way better than setting the records," said Stephens, who has 500 yards in his last two games. "We lost, so it didn't mean too much. Tonight, we came out and won."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2JH6Su_1FJCJ7j100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2JH6Su_1FJCJ7j100" width="1329" height="1361" >He had plenty of help.Loris quarterback Ayden Scott threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the Lions improved to 4-1.And the defense was nearly perfect. The Lions held ACA (2-3) to 129 yards of offense and got two defensive touchdowns. The Armada's only points came on a pick-six."I thought our defense played exceptional tonight," said Loris coach Greg Mance. "We put pressure on the quarterback and I thought our defensive backs played extremely well."One thing was for certain. Last week didn't suit."I challenged our coaches on Saturday," Mance said. "I challenged our players on Monday and we watched film. It was a come-to-Jesus meeting."A week after they surrendered five touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Lions scored four touchdowns in the fourth quarter.And the biggest difference?"A loss," Stephens said. "I know how I felt after we lost. When we lost, I said, 'I can't lose again.' I still feel that way."Yet as much of a lopsided score as it was, the Armada had a chance to get back in the game.Trailing 21-6 in the third quarter, on their only successful drive of the evening, they moved from their own six-yard-line into the red zone. But Semaj Wilson, taking the direct snap in the wildcat, was stripped fighting for extra yardage and the Lions' Donaldson Williams recovered at the five.The Lions then drove 95 yards in 12 plays, capped by Scott throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass to Antonio James.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=06qYN0_1FJCJ7j100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=06qYN0_1FJCJ7j100" width="1100" height="1885" ><figcaption>Loris wide receiver Antonio James lines up. By: Mike Duprez mike.duprez@myhorrynews.com</figcaption></figure>"We had the momentum," said ACA coach Antoine Rivens. "If we punch it in, it's a one-score game. At that point, we kind of wilted. We've got to keep fighting."But the points kept falling to the other side.Stephens ripped off a 42-yard jaunt for his second touchdown of the game, giving him 47 for his career. Then it was the defense's turn.Sophomore linebacker Evans Bellamy returned an interception 53 yards for a touchdown."I dropped back in coverage," Bellamy said. "I saw him throw it up there and I had to go get it."The final score came when junior linebacker Korbin Bellamy scooped up a fumble and ran four yards for a touchdown.Loris scored on its first two possessions of the game on a 2-yard run by Stephens and Scott's 10-yard touchdown pass to Kenny King.Scott's 4-yard touchdown run made it 21-0 in the second quarter.Garrett Smith returned a Scott interception 60 yards for a touchdown for the Armada's only points late in the second quarter.Loris is at Crestwood next Friday. ACA visits Darlington.</div></body>

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Loris running back Deuce Stephens set two school records last week. But the Lions lost, so there wasn't anything to celebrate. There sure was this Friday night. Stephens ran for 193 yards and a pair of touchdowns while the defense played lights out as the...

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