Week 9 Game Balls: Midlands Area

With one week remaining in the regular season, several players provided outstanding performances as teams battle for playoff position. These players have earned our PrepRedZone game balls from the Midlands this week. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="139289" first="Jayden" last="Bradford"]</strong>, Chapin The Eagles signal-caller threw for 301 yards and five touchdowns in a 47-21 win over River Bluff. Bradford finished the night 17-of-24. Four of his touchdowns went to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="59482" first="Zavier" last="Short"]</strong>, who had 217 yards on seven receptions. <strong>Camern Brown</strong>, Westwood Brown threw for 235 and three touchdowns and ran for an additional 130 yards in one score to help Westwood rally from a 20-point late third quarter deficit to defeat Irmo 42-37. Two of Brown’s scores went to <strong>Noah Jennings</strong>, including the game-winner with 16 seconds remaining. Jennings finished with 161 yards receiving on eight receptions. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91136" first="Jarvis" last="Green"]</strong>, Dutch Fork Green has continued his onslaught despite playing just over two quarters per game. The junior racked up 133 yards and four touchdowns on just 13 carries. That puts Green over 1,000 yards on the season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91170" first="Rondarius" last="Porter"]</strong>, Heathwood Hall The Highlanders senior usually does his damage along the defensive line but in a 34-20 win over Wilson Hall, Porter accounted for 213 rushing and three scores on 22 carries. <strong>Dylan Richardson</strong>, Hammond Richardson again played an all-around contest. He was 7-of-8 passing for 127 yards and three touchdowns and added 40 yards rushing and a score in a 55-0 win over Cardinal Newman. Richardson also returned punts and was 7-of-7 on extra points. <strong>Dawan Rice</strong>, C.A. Johnson Rice helped C.A. Johnson to a 38-7 win over Lewisville with 121 yard and three touchdowns on 10 carries. He added another touchdown and 75 yards receiving on three catches. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="92205" first="Chase" last="Smith"]</strong>, Ridge View The Blazers senior finished his final regular season home game with 10 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in a 27-6 victory over Rock Hill. <strong>Peyton Whitten</strong>, Pelion Whitten was very instrumental in a 39-34 upset victory over Barnwell. He accounted for four touchdowns – two passing and two rushing. He had 231 yards passing and additional 114 yards on 22 carries.