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HALL OF FAME



SPENCER BENTON

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FOOTBALL

Enrolled at Clemson in January of 2008 following his high school graduation in December of 2007 … #16 placekicker in the nation by Rivals.com … #25 prospect in South Carolina by SuperPrep … converted 22-37 field goals and 99-113 extra points in three years at Myrtle Beach High School, with a career-long of 49 yards … also a punter and wide receiver … had 410 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a senior … two-time all-region and all-state selection … two-time “Toast of the Coast” selection … WPDE All-Zone team selection … WBTW All-Blitz team member … Shrine Bowl selection … coached by Scott Earley … recruited by Dabo Swinney … chose Clemson over Duke, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, South Carolina, and Virginia. Personal: Graduated on Dec. 20, 2012 with a degree in sociology … born Dec. 20, 1989.

LUKE DOTY

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FOOTBALL

As a player, Doty worked at quarterback and wide receiver and helped on special teams during his Gamecock career. He played in 47 games with nine starts – six at quarterback and three at wide receiver. He completed 61.1 percent of his passes (160-for-262) for 1,696 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also rushed 91 times for 193 yards and two scores and added 16 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown. Doty posted a 2-4 record as a starting quarterback.

DRAYTON ARNOLD

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FOOTBALL

A three-star recruit by 247 sports and a two-star recruit by ESPN … Rated No. 53 dual threat quarterback by ESPN and No. 32 recruit in South Carolina … Finished his high school career with 8,514 passing yards and 104 touchdown passes … Helped Myrtle Beach High School to the South Carolina state semifinals … Passed for 3,052 yards and 36 touchdowns this season … Led Myrtle Beach to a state championship as a sophomore passing for 2,570 yards and 31 touchdowns and running for two touchdowns … Was 7-for-13 for 101 yards with a touchdown and interception in the South Carolina North vs. South All-Star Game.

JASMINE CHESTNUT

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GOLF

Jasmine was an all-state performer while at Myrtle Beach High School earning numerous accolades. She went on to play college golf at Columbia College and Mars Hill.

FRANK CLARK

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BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, TENNIS

He was a proud graduate of Myrtle Beach High School’s Class of 1968. While at MBHS, he was an honor student who served as Student Body President. Frank was an all-conference basketball player and played on the baseball, JV football, and tennis teams. In 1972, he graduated from Davidson College with a degree in Psychology. While at Davidson, he played basketball under coach Terry Holland and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Frank dedicated his career to being a coach and teacher for Horry County Schools at Socastee High School, the Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology, and Adult Ed.

CAMERON CRUTCHFIELD

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GOLF, SOCCER, CROSS COUNTRY, TRACK, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL

Crutchfield comes from Myrtle Beach High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was a six-sport athlete in golf, soccer, cross country, track and field, basketball and softball. Crutchfield was named first team all-region for golf her senior year.

Cameron is the daughter of Jim and Caroline Crutchfield.

ROSS GRAVES

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TRACK AND FIELD

Competed in track and field all four years and ran cross country for three... 2007 regional champion in the mile and high jump... State finalist in the 4x400-meter relay, 800 meters and the high jump as a senior... Cross Country team qualified for states his senior season... Named to Sun News Toast of the Coast First Team as a senior... Also played basketball for three years

ERIC GRISSETT

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BASKETBALL

Standout basketball player that played on the college level at Coastal Carolina University

BRANDON SINCLAIR

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FOOTBALL

Named the South Carolina AAA Lower State Back of the Year … As a sophomore, rushed for 1,849 yards and 16 touchdowns as Myrtle Beach won the South Carolina State Championship … A high school teammate with ODU mid-year signee, Drayton Arnold … As a senior rushed 253 times for 1,674 yards and 26 touchdowns while catching 28 passes for 304 yards and a touchdowns … For his career he rushed 800 times for 4,608 yards and 59 touchdowns, including a career long run of 86 yards as a sophomore.

AKEEM HEMINGWAY

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BASKETBALL

Led Myrtle Beach High to the Class AAA State Championship in 2002... averaged 18.2 points per game... was a finalist for the Boys Hoop Zone Award. From his outstanding athletic career to his remarkable leadership at the Racepath Community Learning Center, Akeem continues to inspire excellence both on and off the field. His dedication to uplifting youth, building community, and leading with purpose embodies the true spirit of a Hall of Famer.

JOANNE LANGFITT

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EDUCATOR/SERVICE

In 1991, she transferred to Myrtle Beach High School, where she worked with GEP (Graduation Enhancement Program) students for four years before moving to the journalism classroom for 8 years. She was the advisor for the school's newspaper and yearbook and was twice selected as teacher of the year by

her peers. After retirement from the classroom, she worked as the school's athletic department secretary for two years before transitioning to the private sector. She served as secretary/local coordinator for the S.C. North South All Star Football game for 12 years.

JOHNATHAN BOGGS

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FOOTBALL STAFF/EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Johnathan was a 1994 graduate of Myrtle Beach High School and has had a lengthy tenure as the football team's equipment manager.

COURTNEY WAGNER

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SOFTBALL, TENNIS

Courtney grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC, where she was a 3-sport athlete and received All-Conference and All-State Honors in softball and tennis during her time as a Seahawk. Courtney was recently inducted into the Myrtle Beach High School Athletic Hall of Fame with 16 Varsity letters, the most of any female athlete at MBHS. Courtney is a graduate of Wingate University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Communications-Public Relations and a master’s degree in Sports Administration. She continued her softball career at Wingate from 2004-2008, winning a Conference Championship in 2006 with academic and athletic accolades within the conference and district.

OCTAVIUS THOMAS

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FOOTBALL

Octavius Thomas was a standout linebacker for Myrtle Beach High School and a key member of the Seahawks’ 2010 AAA State Championship football team. A 2013 graduate, he recorded 225 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and five forced fumbles as a senior. He earned North/South All-Star, Defensive Player of the Year, Toast of the Coast, All-Region, and All-Zone honors before continuing his football career at Shepherd University, where he became an all-conference linebacker.

BRUCE TAYLOR

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FOOTBALL

A two-time Sun News Toast of the Coast Defensive Football Player of the Year for Coach Scott Early ... Ranked the No. 12 inside linebacker in the country and the No. 6 player in the Palmetto State by rivals.com ... Ranked the No. 14 inside linebacker in the country by SuperPrep ... Rated the No. 25 inside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. ... Ranked the No. 7 player in the state of South Carolina by scout.com ... Ranked a "Super Prospect" by CSTV.com's Tom Lemming ... Finished with 188 total tackles, including 29 for loss, his senior year, earning a spot in the NC/SC Shrine Bowl and first-team AP all-state honors ... The Region VI AAA Player of the Year ... Helped Myrtle Beach to an undefeated regular season ... Selected to the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Miami ... Named to the G&W Recruiting Report Preseason ACC Area Defensive Team ... As a junior, made over 150 tackles despite missing two games due to an arm fracture ... Helped Myrtle Beach to a 10-3 record overall and an appearance in the state semifinals ... As a sophomore, totaled 205 tackles, including 42 for loss and eight sacks ... Added eight forced fumbles and two interceptions ... Was named All-Region VII-AAA honors that year.

DOCSHEE MOORE

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FOOTBALL, TRACK AND FIELD

Docshee “Doc” Moore was a standout multi-sport athlete at Myrtle Beach High School, excelling in football, wrestling, and track and field. A 1994 graduate, Moore earned recognition for his toughness and athletic ability, including state shot put champion honors and multiple Defensive Player of the Game awards in football. He continued his football career at Newberry College, where he became part of the program’s defensive record book. Moore’s accomplishments as an athlete, coach, and community leader reflect the pride and tradition of Myrtle Beach High School.

PHIL HUDSON

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FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, GOLF

Phil Hudson was a standout multi-sport athlete at Myrtle Beach High School, representing the Seahawks in football, basketball, and golf. Remembered as a talented competitor and valued teammate, Hudson helped build the proud athletic tradition of Myrtle Beach High School. His dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on Seahawk athletics earned him a place in the Myrtle Beach High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

HAZEL HATCHELL

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COACH, COMMUNITY MEMBER

Hazel Hatchell made a lasting impact on athletics in the Myrtle Beach community through his dedication to coaching, mentoring, and serving young athletes. Known for his love of baseball and his commitment to Myrtle Beach youth sports, Hatchell helped shape generations of players through his leadership, character, and steady example.

LUKE EDWARDS

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BASEBALL

Luke Edwards distinguished himself as an outstanding baseball player at Myrtle Beach High School, earning first-team all-region, all-state, MBHS Most Valuable Player, and Region VII AAAA Player of the Year honors. A 2018 graduate, Edwards continued his athletic career at Marshall University, where he became a standout performer. In 2022, he led the Herd in batting average, hits, runs, and RBI, tied for the team lead in home runs, and earned All-Conference USA and NCAA Division I East All-Region recognition.

ASHLEY CLARKE

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BASKETBALL

Ashley Clarke distinguished herself as one of the top girls basketball players in Myrtle Beach High School history. A 2008 graduate, Clarke earned three first-team all-state selections, three Conference Player of the Year honors, and was named 3A, All-Region, and All-Conference Player of the Year. She continued her career at East Carolina University, where she earned Conference USA Second Team and All-Defensive Team recognition, before transferring to South Carolina State University to complete her collegiate career.

ROBERT BROWN

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SEAHAWK HALL OF FAME

RONNIE TYLER

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FOOTBALL

Ronnie Tyler was a standout football player at Myrtle Beach High School and a member of the Class of 1971. Recognized among the area’s top players, Tyler earned All-Coastal Plains football honors and was noted for MVP recognition during his Seahawk career. His talent, toughness, and competitive spirit helped represent Myrtle Beach High School with pride and contributed to the lasting tradition of Seahawk athletics.

LEVON SUMPTER

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TRACK AND FIELD AND FOOTBALL

Lavon Sumpter distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete at Myrtle Beach High School, excelling through speed, toughness, and competitive excellence. Recognized as one of South Carolina’s top sprinters, Sumpter left his mark in track and field while also continuing the proud football tradition of the Seahawks. He went on to compete at Georgia Tech, where he lettered in football in 1978.

JAMES "RODDY" ROURK

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TEACHER/COACH/COMMUNITY MEMBER

James Rodman “Roddy” Rourk made a lasting impact on Myrtle Beach High School athletics through his service as a teacher, coach, mentor, and community leader. Remembered for his work with youth baseball, scouting, and recreation programs, Rourk helped guide and support generations of young people in Myrtle Beach. His dedication, character, and commitment to developing student-athletes remain an important part of the proud tradition of Seahawk athletics and is remembered fondly throughout the community.

JD MELTON

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BASEBALL/FOOTBALL

J.D. Melton distinguished himself as one of Myrtle Beach High School’s outstanding two-sport athletes, excelling in both baseball and football. A standout baseball player, Melton earned AAA All-State honors, Region VII AAA Player of the Year, First-Team Toast of the Coast recognition, and selection to the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game. On the football field, he was an All-American quarterback and was named South Carolina Mr. Football after a record-setting senior season. Melton continued his baseball career at Wofford College and the United States Naval Academy, earning Freshman All-American and All-Patriot League honors.

KHADIJAH SESSIONS

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BASKETBALL

In her four seasons in a Gamecock uniform (2013-16), Sessions helped South Carolina to three SEC regular-season championships and a pair of SEC tournament titles. A three-year starter, she was part of the program’s first NCAA Final Four team as a junior in 2014-15 and was named a captain the following season. After graduation, Sessions spent a season playing overseas in Finland and later helped the United States to gold in the 2019 FIBA AmeriCup, a team coached by Staley.

After retiring as a player, Sessions turned to coaching, privately training young basketball players in the Columbia area and leading a youth AAU team. In August 2020, she made the move to join Ridge View High School as its junior varsity head coach and an assistant coach for its varsity squad. She closed out her two seasons with the Blazers with the varsity team claiming the 2022 5A State Championship. Throughout her time coaching, she has seen 10 of her players go on to play at the college level.

Sessions graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant, tourism management.

LESTER BROWN

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FOOTBALL/TRACK

Brown attended Myrtle Beach High School, where he played at running back. He accepted a football scholarship from Clemson University. As a sophomore, he was a backup behind Warren Ratchford, registering 416 rushing yards (second on the team) and 9 touchdowns (led the team).

He became a starter as a junior, helping the team finish with an 11–1 record and a #6 ranking in the nation. He tallied 1,022 rushing yards, a 5.1-yard average, 17 touchdowns (school record) and ranked fourth in the nation in scoring. Two time CFL All-Star

RAMON SESSIONS

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BASKETBALL

Sessions was named South Carolina 3A State Player of the Year three times while attending Myrtle Beach High School. He led his team to the 3A State Championship as a sophomore.[1]

Sessions played three seasons at Nevada between 2004 and 2007, earning career averages of 8.8 points, 4.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds. He ranks second in school history in assists (478) and ninth in steals (113). He set a school freshman record with 166 assists and was named to the WAC All-Newcomer Team. As a junior in 2006–07, he earned Second Team All-WAC honors and was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award.

Ramon went on to play for many years in the NBA

EVERETT GOLSON

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FOOTBALL

At Myrtle Beach High School, Golson threw 151 career touchdown passes for the football team, leading them to the AAA state titles in both 2008 and 2010. In addition, he helped lead the basketball team to a state championship in 2008 as a point guard and was named to the all-state team. Everett led Notre Dame to the national championship game.

BRIT CANTY-WILSON

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BASKETBALL

Brit Canty-Wilson was a standout for the Seahawks earning many honors. Brit played for the USC Gamecocks. She has made a career at the University of South Carolina.

In addition to her role as instructional technology manager right here at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, Brit (Canty) Wilson was the first female president of the USC Association of Lettermen.

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