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JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Strom Thurmond Rebels defeated the Chester Cyclones to earn a berth in the 2A upper state final at home Friday night.

The Rebels got revenge against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs a year ago, using the run game to build a 16-0 lead at halftime with both scores from senior Deonte Phillips.

Strom Thurmond dominated on defense, holding Chester scoreless until the 3-minute mark of the fourth quarter to move on to the upper state final for the first time under head coach Andrew Webb.

Phillips completed a hat trick of touchdowns as Strom Thurmond rolled to victory.

“That’s what’s so special about Deonte Phillips… and it’s infectious to the rest

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