After losing top offensive players Drayton Arnold and Brandon Sinclair, Myrtle Beach will look to its defense to step up this season.MYRTLE BEACH

LAST SEASON: 10-4, 5-0 Region 7-3A

RETURNING STARTERS: 3 offense, 7 defense

PLAYOFFS: Lost in lower state title game to Midland Valley

OPENER: Aug. 20 vs. Byrnes