Now, after ending last fall with a playoff victory and returning a talented core on both sides of the ball, Blythewood believes it is positioned to contend for a Region 5-5A championship in 2026. But we feel like that we’re in a good position to make a strong run in the region.” “We’ve been in the weight room trying to get big and strong,” Paolucci said. Strong returns after rushing for 964 yards and eight touchdowns, while Veasey has experienced targets in Dolan Nelson and Tay'Shawn Johnson along with promising sophomores Ayden Glenn and Kasen Holloway. Blythewood returns to the Rock Hill region to open the season Aug. 21 against Catawba Ridge.