Ron Dickerson Jr. and Cedric Pearl are technically rivals. But these two head coaches have plenty in common. Both men are in their 50s. Both are in their second head coaching job. Both have spent ...

Ron Dickerson’s hat said it all. The Benedict football coach has the word “Vision” in gold letters on his white hat. After a rough first season, Dickerson continued to believe in his vision for the ...

Benedict’s Ron Dickerson Jr. and Allen’s Cedric Pearl are in their first seasons coaching at the Columbia schools. The State file photos Ron Dickerson Jr. and Cedric Pearl are technically rivals. But ...

Allen defensive back Tyreshon Freeman (3) dives for Benedict running back A'Chean Durant (21) during Benedict’s game against Allen at Charles W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.