" I Gotta Feelin" was the mantra as the Dorman Cavaliers team and faithful made their way to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday to compete for the 4A State Championship . The feeling was REAL as the Cavaliers took an early lead into halftime 14-10.

The second half proved to be BIG for the Cavaliers as Byrnes scored to go ahead 17-14. On the next drive, the Cavaliers answered the Rebels score to retake the lead 21-17. Byrnes however could not answer the Cavs score because a late game pick six of 53 yards by John Parker would be all the scoring needed to win the game. Adam Humphries sealed the deal for Dorman when he intercepted a Chase Dodd attempt into the end zone with just over a minute left in the 4th.

Congratulations to the TEAM and FANS for your great support of Cavalier football. More insight to today's victory will be available in the Spartanburg Herald -Journal and on GoUpstate.com.

I left Columbia to catch a plane for the mountains of California....... floating on a cloud, thanks to coaches, fans, and especially the players, some of the finest young men I know, PERIOD!   I have been working on pictures and will be posting them asap.   You know the drill, check back here for the links!  

As I work on them I am convinced, the offensive line was nothing short of spectacular.   They had to match up, one on one, with, perhaps, the best defensive front in the US.....and they WON!  Great job OL and Coach Lancaster, Coach Black, and Coach Butler!

The upload should finish by 6:00 pm - Monday, to view pics from the State Championship game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" and select the last link, "Dorman vs Byrnes 12-5-09!"

OUR RUNNING BACKS ran their hearts out!

Johnny Foster - man, what can we say - you led, fought and clawed!

Defense, Defense, Defense - Coach Smith - you out coached them!

Kendrick Smith - a man on a mission, 18 tackles to lead all comers, Byrnes and Dorman.

Jacob Buckley - pinned them deep - and gave us field position!

Be sure to go to GoUpstate Online for the Spartanburg Herald Journals game story and stats

GO CAVALIERS! Thanks for a GREAT season.

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I miss all of you all but wish you could see the view I have!    I will send a link to some pics with I am finished with these!

Ed

Shutout - Final Score, Cavaliers 10 - Indians 0!

Defense

Defense - 8 quarters of holding offenses to ZERO points!

 Nuff Said......but there is more. A lot more!

Team

Team - all year long, this is a team that covers each other - their BACKS are secure!

Nuff Said......but there is more.  A lot more!

Coaching

Coaching - TD pass to QB ouf of the GUN for Cavalier only TD

Nuff Said......but there is more.  A lot more!

Special Teams

Special Teams  - awesome punting and kick off - COVERAGE, and a Drew Bailey blocked field goal!

Nuff Said......but there is a lot more.  A lot more!

Fans

Fans - Pumped and vocal ALWAYS there!

For the last 4 quarter of playoff football, Dorman has not been scored on!   This is bloody huge!   

Game ball goes to the DEFENSE!

Our secondary, can deliver!   Our 3 man rush, can deliver, our linebackers can take your head off!

..........and for this, STATE!

This is a team of destiny, are you listening - you had better start cook'n your bar-b-que, fried chick'n, and fix'ns for one major tailgn't fun day in Columbia next Saturday caus'n  the Cavaliers are going to bring home the BACON.

To view the Spartanburg Herald Journals' account by Eric Boynton,, click on Go Upstate Online!

To view game stats, click on Stats by Oliver Roosevelt.   To view pictures of tonights' game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" select the "Football" section for the links to all games!

I am PUMPED!

W.C. Hawkins Stadium was the site of the Cavaliers tight 14-0 win over the Irmo Yellow Jackets on Friday night.

The Cavaliers had a couple of great scoring opportunities in the first half, including a 3 and goal from the 2 yardline, but but "drive killing penalities" left us with a  missed field goal attempt.  With  40 secs left in the second quarter, the Cavs turned the ball over inside the Irmo 30 yardline and the Jackets ran out the first half clock.

Dorman scored late in the 3rd when Raymond Smith broke free and put the first 7 on the board. The next and final scoring drive came in the middle of the fourth when on 4th and long, Johnny Foster rolled to his left and spotted Rob Greene all alone in the endzone for the touchdown.  To be sure, Raymond Smith had a breakout game running for as much yardage as Irmo had, total!

The Cavalier defense is to be greatly praised for stopping a very potent Irmo running game and holding Irmo to under 170 total yards and 9 first downs.    The secondary stepped up with outstanding pass defense, breaking up passes with a key interception.  Great job DEFENSE.

Now to the next matter at hand. THE GAFFNEY INDIANS! Next Friday, Nov. 27, the Cavaliers will host Gaffney for a chance to advance to the State Championship. This will be a big test. We need ALL Cavalier fans in the seats. We will keep everyone updated on ticket sales and other information as soon as it is released. GO CAVALIERS! 

To view stats of tonights' game, click on STATS by Oliver Roosevelt!  To view game pictures, click on "Cavalier Galleries" and select the "Football" selection, to view the links to all 2009 games.  To view the Spartanburg Herald Journal's Online Account, click on GoUpstate Online!

Great FAN support tonight, with standing room only on the visitor side! 

Go Cavaliers

No 2 ranked Dorman begin its' playoff action on a weather perfect night!   The battle between Clover and Dorman turned out to be one of the hardest fought games of the year!  With 71 seconds left in the game, Dorman trailed by four with the ball on the Clover 40, 1st and 15.  Three plays later, Dorman took the lead pulling out a great win, 31-28 .  

With Irmo's win over Hillcrest, the Cavaliers will travel to Irmo next Friday!   Make plans to be there, it is going to be a good'n!

To view stats of tonights' game, click on STATS by Oliver Roosevelt

To view pictures of tonights' game, click on "Cavalier Galleries," select the "Football" section and then click the link!

Great job Cavaliers and coaches! 

 The 1st Round of the SCHSL State  Play-offs start this coming Friday night. The Cavaliers are the #6 seeded team in  Division 1 and will host the #11 seeded team Clover.

Click here for the 2009 Playoff Brackets

The Cavaliers rolled into Gibbs Stadium on Friday night and finished what the 9th grade team and the JV's started on Thursday night. The Cavs put 28 points on the board and allowed a big bad ZERO to be placed by the Vikings.

How about the "D"........and how about the Drew Bailey's offensive blocking for Raymond Smith......How about the Charone Peake punt return.........How about 96 yards rushing by Raymond Smith...........How about the SCORE!

The Cavs finish the regular season 10-1 and now look to the play-offs with a goal set for Columbia. 

Pictures of tonights' game can be viewed by clicking on the "Cavalier Galleries," select the "Football" section and look for the link!

The Mayor's Trophy is right at home with the Cavaliers. 

Great job Cavs!

It was an exciting (cold) night at Dorman - with the Lady Cavalier Volleyball team winning their game, and Upper State Championship......and the 9th and JVs taking care of business, could you ask for more, well yes........pictures!

For some strange reason, pictures of the 9th, JV's vs Byrnes and Varsity vs Hillcrest games were wiped off the "Cavalier Galleries" site.  

Well they are back!  Soooooo, to view go to "Cavalier Galleries", select the "Football" sections and hunt for the links.   Also, I am working on the 9th & JV game with SHS and they should be up Friday.

Finally, congratulations to the  9th Grade team who  won their season ending game 28-12 and the JVs who also posted a big win 20-18.  Both teasm finished the year with one loss.........and those losses were very very close!   Methinks the future is look'n gooooood!  

To view pictures of tonights' games, click on "Cavalier Galleries," select the "Football" section and look for the links!

Great job coaches and players!  You're special!

Congratulations to Jake Morris on his selection to play in the North South game!  Jake, an offensive lineman, plays center, guard, and tackle .....in any given game.  Folks try doing this the next time Dorman plays......locate number 66 and hang on.  Jake plays each down like the games outcome hangs on it.   A quiet leader and Co Captain Jake is most deserving of this honor.   He is on offense what Andrew Baily is on defense - winners!

Congratulations to 3 year starting DE Andrew Bailey for his selection to the prestigous Shrine Bowl Team! 

Pictured above, Drew Bailey with his family on senior night!

Go Cavaliers!

The Cavaliers bounced back in a big way tonight winning their contest with Hillcrest 43-6.   Dorman's defense was stiffling holding the Rams to 4 1st downs and a total  89 yards of offense. Three and outs when added to good punt returns helped set the Cavs up for short field position the entire night.   The second half saw a host of Cavaliers getting action.  Backup QB Nelson Hughes started the 2nd half at QB and proceeded to go 8 for 8 while running 33 yards for a TD of his own.   

A mega salute to the defensive unit and coaches......and to Kendrick Smith - outstanding game!   

The offense put up 43, what else can I say!  Great job!

To view pictures of tonights' game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" and then select the "Football" section for the link.

Go Cavaliers!

Tonight, the Freshman and JV football teams return to their winning ways defeating Hillcrest,

-       Ninth grade football defeated Hillcrest 33=0

-       JV football defeated Hillcrest 31-19

Great job Cavaliers - next week, Spartanburg!

Whew!  What a game!  What a crowd.....and support!  

Tonight under the threat of rain the Cavs travled up 290 to face the Byrnes Rebels in the race for the Region II AAAA title and fell 17-10 in a barnburner.  The Cavs held the Rebs to 3 second half points behind  some tenacious (couldn't be prouder of ya) defense. 

After forcing the Rebs to punt on their first possession, the Cavs moved the ball down the field to draw first blood with a 4 yard field goal by Parker Langford.  That was all of the scoring until the 4th quarter when a Foster to Peake pass went for 63 yards a a TD bring the Cavs within 7.   On the next Rebel possession, the Cavs' John McCollough intercepted a Chas Dodd pass setting the Cavs up with good field position on the Rebel 40.  The Cavs move the ball to the Rebel 20 but could not convert a 4th and long pass.

With 3 minutes remaining, the Rebels were able to run the clock out for the win.

There remains a good chance these two teams will meet again!   Keep those fingers crossed!

To view game stats, cick on STATS by Oliver Roosevelt!

To view pictures of tonights' game, click on Cavalier Galleries and then select the "Football" section for the link!

Go Cavaliers!

The 9th Grade Cavaliers and the JV Cavaliers lost to the Byrnes Rebels on Thursday night. Both Dorman teams mounted great comebacks but in the end came up short. The scores were 41-35 (9th Grade) and 33-19 (JV).  

To view pictures of tonight's games, click on "Cavalier Galleries" and select the "Football" section for the link.

Go Cavaliers!

Tonight, Dorman's young defense was dominating in their 29-8 win over host, Boiling Springs.   Boiling Springs score came early in the game after a Dorman turnover in side the Dorman 10 yard line.  From that point on, Defense ruled.   Dorman offensively, waited until the second half to put their run of points.

Great job Cavs!

Pictures of tonight' game can be viewed by clicking on "Cavalier Galleries" once there select the "Football" section and the links to all games are listed.

After a near perfect opening drive by Boiling Springs.......there was that oh! oh! feeling that we would be in for a shootout but Dorman's "D" was just tooooo much.    Boiling Springs threw four interceptions and lost two fumbles , 6 turnovers all forced by great "D".!    After spotting BS their first score, the Cavs shut down the BS running game holding the dawgs to 70 total rushing yards.

Offensively, the Cavs moved the ball on the ground and in the air.  Cherone Peake caught two TD passes while Avery Bomar had two, 3rd and long receptions to move the chains.

Great night for football.  With a chill in the air, great band show, fan support and a packed stadium......the Cavs built their record to 8 wins with 0 losses!

To view stats of tonights' game, click on Game Stats by Oliver Roosevelt!

Pictures of tonights' game will be viewable early Saturday afernoon.  Game shots, youth football, band, BlueBelles, Cheerleaders, presentation to Coach Dave Gutshall of the 300th win "game ball", and my favorite - THE  FANS.  To view click on "Cavalier Galleries", select the "Football" section and select the link.

Advanced tickets for the Boiling Springs at Dorman football game will be
on sale in the Dorman High School athletic department on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of this week from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. 

Advanced tickets will also be sold in the Boiling Springs High School
office beginning on Tuesday during regular office hours.

The Dorman Cavalier Stadium ticket office and stadium gates will open
at 6:00 pm on Friday night.

All tickets are $6.00 for this game.+

TRAFFIC INFO!

All fans that will be attending the Dorman/Boiling Springs game are
asked to be aware of a change in campus traffic flow at the start of the
fourth quarter until 45 minutes after the game has been completed.
During that time all access roads into the Dorman campus will become one
way routes out of the campus.  Cars that will be turning onto Highway
221 towards Spartanburg are asked to be in the left two lanes and fans
that will be turning right onto Highway 221 towards I-26 are asked to be
in the right two lanes.  Only emergency vehicles will be allowed onto
campus during that time.  Anyone that will be coming onto campus to pick
someone up will need to wait until 45 minutes after the conclusion of
the game before they will be allowed to enter the campus due to the one
way traffic flow pattern.

What a night for football.  Great fan support in a packed stadium saw a defensive battle of the unbeatens.   With Coach Dave Gutshall's 300 win hanging in the balance, the Cavs rallied from being down 6 to put 14 on the board in the second half.    Final score, Dorman 14,Mauldin 12!

To view the Spartanburg Herald Journal's story by Kevin Melton, click on GoUpstate Online!

For game stats by Oliver Roosevelt, cick on STATS

Great defense!

To view pictures of tonight's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries "and then select the "Football" section for the link!

Go Cavaliers

 In what turned out to be a great defensive battle of two teams that have been lighting up the scoreboard, the Dorman Cavaliers had to come from a 6-0 defecit to come out victorious over the Mavericks.

The Cavaliers had a 14-6 lead late in the 4th quarter when Mauldin scored to make it 14-12. Mauldin went for the two point conversion and was stopped by the tough Dorman "D." Sealing the Dorman win and keeping the Cavs undefeated.

The win against Mauldin marks #300 for Head Coach Dave Gutshall. Some interesting facts about Coach Gutshall and Dorman are:

1. 15 straight winning seasons. The only 4A school that can say that.

2. 2nd winningest active coach in SC.

3. 5th All-Time winningest  Coach in SC.

4. Record @ Dorman 161-62

Great job by the Cavaliers to stand strong and pull out the win . Now, everyone needs to be at Dorman next Friday night as the Cavs host Boiling Springs. The Bulldogs come into the game undefeated. We need all Dorman fans to come out and support the Cavaliers. It should be a great night for football. Be there.

 The 9th Grade and Junior Varsity teams put up alot of points tonight and only allowed 7 combined for Mauldin.

The scores were 52-0 on the 9th Grade  game and 64-7 on the JV side.

Great job guys.

The Cavaliers defeated Laurens 45-0 in their last game before Region 2-4A action starts next week at Mauldin. 

The Cavalier offense came out ready to play and it showed. Wow! Scoring in the first minute of the game and never looking back. However, I've got to give BIG accolades to the D-FENCE for piching a shutout. Way to go guys.

To view game statistics, click on Stats by Oliver Rossevelt!

Great job Cavaliers. Now on to Region play. Let's get it on!

Congratulations to Coach Dave Gutshall for racking up his 299th  win! (what an accomplishment)!

Tonight, offensively and defensively the Cavs shined.  The Cavs defense limited the Raiders to enter Cavalier territory only one time during the game.   This defense held Laurens to 110 total yards - awesome!

Offensively, the Cavs balanced their assult with TD passes (Johnny Foster was 11 for 18 with 220 plus yards) as well as run scores.  

The only negative, P E N A L I T I E S, which did not influence the outcome of this game......but next week, REGION PLAY begins where penalities and turnovers are difference makers.

Dorman was able to rest all 22 starters after the first possession of the 2nd half, leading 28 to 0......the bench got a lot of playing time putting up 17 points while keeping the Laurens offense out of the endzone.

Varsity, JV, and Freshman game  pictures  viewable, click on "Cavalier Galleries" and select the "Football" sections for the links!

GO CAVALIERS!

Tonight the Freshman football team rolled over Laurens 48-6 dominating both sides of the ball.   

Following the 9th grrade game, the JV's repeated winning 43-12!    Do we have athletes waiting their time or what!!!

I fought the setting sun and took pictures of both games, to view, click on "Cavalier Galleries" and then select the "Football" section for the links!.   Check back here for links to the actions!

Great job players and coaches,

GO Cavaliers!

Super performance tonight by the Dorman Cavaliers as they defeated the T.L.Hanna Yellow Jackets 49-7. The defense did a great job of adjusting after T.L. Hanna took their opening possession and scored. Hats off to Cortez Carson for his first career interception at Defensive End and also to Avery Bomar (career high 9 recpetions for 138 yards) for his standout offensive play at Wide Out.

Check out, GoUpstate Online for a complete story on the Cavaliers Homecoming victory. Up next, Laurens.

To view pictures, cick on "Cavalier Galleries" and then select the "Football" section for the link!  They should be viewable by 12:00 midnight, Saturday 9-26-09.

To view game stats, click on Stats by Oliver Roosevelt!

GO CAVALIERS. 

The 9th Grade football team traveled to T.L. Hanna to face the Yellow Jackets in the first game of a football doubleheader. The Cavaliers defeated the Jackets 52-8. All of the players got to see plenty of action tonight and the future looks real good for our Cavaliers.

The JV cavs duplicated the Freshman team winning 51-0!  Whoaa!

Pictures of the Freshman and JV games can be viewed by clicking on "Cavalier Galleries" and then select the "Football" section.   The Freshman pictures are up.......it will be 12:00 pm before the JV's pics are viewable.

Way to go Cavs. 

Bad start - Great Finish

Tonight the traveling Cavaliers landed in Lexington SC but didn't really get started until the second half.......but when they decided to crank it up.....up it went.  Trailing 14-10 at halftime, the Cavs put up 44 second half points towards their 54-17 win ......this improves their record to 4 wins 0 losses.  

To view game statistics, click on STATS GAME 4.............provided by Oliver Roosevelt

Loved the passing game tonight!

To view pictures of tonight's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries,"  then select the "Football" section for the link!

Next week, TL Hanna and HOMECOMING!

Go Cavaliers!

I have been watching Dorman football for 24 years.......have missed a handful of games during that time and believe this Freshman class may be the best, most athletic, speed, size, the works....at QB, running backs, and line.   This group is going to be fun to watch and follow!

Now with that being said, the Fresh Cavaliers dominated the Lexington Wildcats in their 44-0 win tonight.  

I was able to catch the first half of the JV game, the score was 28 -0 when I left.

To view pictures of tonight's games, click on Cavalier Galleries, then select the "Football" section for the links!

 Great job Cavaliers

 The Cavaliers found themselves in an unfamiliar situation on Friday night against a very fast and athletic Greenwood team. The Eagles jumped put to a 14-7 lead over the Cavaliers. Once the Cavs got their swagger going, the boys in white and blue rolled on to a 35-14 win. A great interception and touchdown score by Kendrick Smith sealed the deal late in the 4th quarter.

 Hats off to the O-line guys for great pass protection tonight. Charone Peake was challenged and he stepped up "BIG TIME." Rob Greene, go boy. Great hands. Wow, Adam Humphries saving a sure TD. Sorry if I've left anyone out. Great job by the ENTIRE team to step up and play from behind.

Next up, Lexington. Let's keep it rolling Cavs. GO CAVALIERS!!!

Pictures of tonight's game can be viewed by clicking on "Cavalier Galleries" and then choose the "Football." video clips will be added there as well.

Great job Coaches, Players, and FANS (our side was full - and vocal) Love it!

Go Cavaliers!

 In the home opener for the 9th grade and JV football teams, the Eagles of Greenwood came calling.

The 1st game featured the youngest of the Cavalier teams setting the stage for a great night of football by defeating the Eagles 30-0.

The JV Cavaliers were quick to get things going in their favor by putting 21 points on the board before the half. In the second half the Cavs added 2 more scores to close out the game 35-0. The defenses for both Cavalier squads  are to be commended for the fine play tonight. Keep it up. Put on the " Boom, Boom, Pow!" GO CAVALIERS!

To view pictures of tonight's games click on Cavalier Galleries and from there select the "Footbal" section for links!

Go Cavaliers!

Members of the Dorman football team visited the Shriners hospital in Greenville.  Yours truely and Coach Dempsey accompanied the players!

The kids were thrilled to meet the Cavs!

The staff af the hospital took pictures and we have their permission to share with you!

Thank you Shriners Hospital for allowing us to visit!

The first half was close. However, there are two halves in football and the Cavaliers rolled in the second.  More info to come. 

 Great game Johnny Foster 

Clutch catches Avery Bomar - Welcome - I knew you had it in you and WHOA, there is more to come!

We miss you Walt Canty, but guess what we have - two games and 6td AJ Booker!

Peake hasn't reached his Peak but ain't if fun watching!  Awesome job tonight.

 O-Line - tested - proven - dependable

 Andrew Bailey - full speed all night - fun to watch!

Jordan Thompson wrecks havoc while starting running backs Raymond Smith and Quentin Tucker take a two week rest 

D,D,D,D,D have become a  prideful Defense and they are faster than ever!

Click on Cavalier Galleries for pictures and video clips of tonight's game.

 Statistic Highlights

443 yds. total offense

195 yds. passing

A.J. Booker 4 TD'S

Charone Peake 1 TD 115 yds. passing, 60 yds. rushing

Quentin Tucker 1 TD

31 First Downs

Jordan Thompson 124 yds. rushing

Great job Cavaliers!

 The Cavaliers invaded the Reservation on Thursday night and both of the Cavalier teams came out victorious. The 9th grade team got the evening of on a good foot with a 20-14 win. The JV Cavaliers closed out the night with a thrilling 20-16 win.

 Congratulations to these two teams and we wish them the best of seasons. Go Cavaliers!

 In what turned out to be a very well attended game, The Dorman Cavaliers took control of the game early and defeated the Spartanburg Vikings 20-7.

The young Cavaliers showed a lot of fortitude as they stopped the Vikings on probable scores twice inside the red zone.

The only Spartanburg score came on a punt return in the 4th quarter.  The Dorman scores were by A.J. Booker and Raymond Smith.

 For the second year in a row the Cavaliers start the season off with a win over Spartanburg and will now face the Gaffney Indians at Cavalier Stadium.

To best view the video clips, wait until the clip has fully uploaded, the right click you mouse and save for later FULL SIZE viewing on your computer. Video clips can be accessed by clicking on Cavalier Galleries and from their selecting the "Football" section.

Pictures of tonight's game can be viewed by clicking on, Cavalier Galleries and from their selecting the "Football" section.

Congratulations to the Cavs on the win and best wishes against the Indians.

Dorman used 90 plus yards of District 3 field to cap off their first TD of the night.  With a balanced offense led by Johbnny Foster the Cavaliers take and keep the lead for a 13 to 7Jamboree win over South Pointe.  The Cavs also had another TD called back  by a penality.  A.J. Booker punched it in from the 3 after a 4 play drive to score the 2nd TD.

 Go Cavaliers!

 In what became a very intense game from the start. The Dorman Cavaliers lost to Woodruff in the final game of the Woodruff Jamboree 17-10. Both teams traded scores until the final minute of play when the Wolverines scored  with less than 40 secs. left to take the lead 17-10. The kickoff was fumbled and recovered by Woodruff to seal the win.

Dorman played mostly the second and third string players in anticipation for the game coming up against South Point on Friday night. The sideline was dotted with players in jerseys and shorts taking note to the excellent play by the boys on the field.

The regular season is just 1 week away and the South Point game will be a great test for the Cavaliers.

 Congratulations to the Wolverines and Let's Get It Goin' Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers put their pads on for the first time on Tuesday, and today they scrimmaged Clover High School.   Both programs did exceptionally well considering the time for preparation.

Yet, lots of work lies ahead as the Cavaliers prepare for another stellar year!

To view pictures of today's scrimmage, click on Dorman vs Clover and from there select the "Football Section" for the link!

Great job Cavaliers 

Well done Cavaliers!

Avery Bomarm (11) - what a game, 9 catches and 138 yards with one touchdown!  "Player of the Game" Awardee!  

TL doubled up on Mr. Peake (19) but they didn't count on Avery having such a good night.....good is an understatement.

Dorman played 4 quarters of solid football both offensively and defensively.   A little penality proned throughout the game....penalities that didn't figure in tonight's final outcome but penalities nonetheless.

I will be adding more content throughout the weekend but for now I will be working on Homecoming pictures as well as game pics.  You know the routine, check back here for the links.

Final score, Dorman 49, TL Hanna 7!

Go Cavaliers!