He's Good ... really good

GOOD Gaffney offensive lineman Denzelle Good stood taller than competition on the field, helping lead Indian running backs through opposing defenses on a weekly basis.

Now, less than a week after participating in the annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game, Good is now among elite company with the South Carolina's best football players.

The standout lineman was named to the 2008 Associated Press all-state team.

Good anchored a young offensive line for Gaffney this year, helping the team to a 7-6 season and a trip to the playoffs.

Already considered one of the state's premier offensive linemen, Good committed to North Carolina State prior to the 2008 season.

Some of the names listed beside Good on this year's all-state team may be quite familiar to the 6-foot-6 lineman.

Byrnes and South Pointe led the way on this year's list, with both schools having

three of their key contributors recognized among the state's elite players. Star running back Marcus Lattimore leads the way for the Rebels, followed by defensive lineman Brandon Willis and defensive back Walt Canty. Meanwhile, three of

Class 4A Division II champion South Pointe's key players were included on the list, including South Carolina-bound Stephon Gilmore, Harold White and Devonte Holloman.

Dorman also was rewarded for its 13-1 season in 2008, with Brandon Thomas and Walt Canty being named to the allstate squad.
OFFENSE
QB — Stephon Gilmore, Sr,
South Pointe*
RB — Marcus Lattimore, Jr,
Byrnes
RB — Rockarius King, Sr,
Timberland
WR — Jamere Valentine, Sr,
Myrtle Beach*
WR — Cordarelle Patterson,
Sr, Northwestern
TE — Brandon Thomas, Sr,
Dorman*
OL — Quinton Washington,
Sr, Timberland*
OL — J.K. Jay, Sr, Christ
Church*
OL— Tyler Felt, Sr, J.L.
Mann*
OL — Tymeco Gregory, Sr,
Greer
OL — Denzelle Good, Sr,
Gaffney*
K — Dylan Zimmerman, Sr,
Summerville
All-purpose — Jarrett Neely,
Sr, Northwestern*

DEFENSE
DL — Matt Smith, Sr, Myrtle
Beach
DL — Malliciah Goodman, Sr,
West Florence*
DL — Brandon Willis, Jr,
Byrnes
DL — Aldrick Fordham, Sr,
Timberland
LB — Harold White, Sr,
South Pointe
LB — Sam Montgomery, Sr,
Greenwood*
LB — Quandon Christian, Sr,
Lake View
DB — Devonte Holloman, Sr,
South Pointe
DB — Walt Canty, Sr,
Dorman*
DB — DeAndre Hopkins, Jr,
Daniel
DB — Justin Bright, Sr,
Byrnes*
P — Grant Clayton, Sr, A.C.
Flora*
* Shrine Bowl participants