JOHNSTON, S.C. — Strom Thurmond clawed its way to a last-minute chance Friday night, but missed opportunities put the region crown in a different team’s hands. Batesburg-Leesville survived to beat Strom Thurmond 18-15, clinching the Region 2-AA championship for the Panthers. Down 18-7 entering the fourth quarter, the Rebels drove downfield and scored on a 6-yard run by Deandre Ryan.