The road to the S.C. High School League Class 5A championship through the Lower State goes through The Swamp.

River Bluff began its quest for its first-ever state title with a 13-6 win over Spring Valley.

George Yansens scored 4 of his team-high 5 goals in the first half, including 3 in the 2nd quarter to give the Gators a 8-3 lead. His lone goal in the 3rd quarter helped achieve a career milestone with 100 career goals.

Team-leading scorer Kevin Flannery also posted a hat trick with 3 goals and Austin Outman added a pair.

River Bluff (13-4) will play host to Dutch Fork on Thursday. The defending Class 5A Lower State champions defeated St. James 18-6. 

Lexington 15, Socastee 2 

The Wildcats advanced to the 2nd round where they will travel to Wando.

The Warriors defeated Chapin 18-4 on Tuesday.

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Chapin 19, Blythewood 0

The undefeated Lady Eagles opened their quest for a 3rd consecutive state title appearance and first in Class 5A with a shutout victory.

Up next for Chapin (13-0) is Carolina Forest, a 11-7 win over Dutch Fork. The contest will take place at Cecil Woolbright Field on Thursday.

Lexington 17, St. James 8

The Lady Wildcats will travel to top seed Wando on Thursday.