Week 3 Midlands Game Balls
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It’s already a month into the regular season and it was another week of stellar performances. Here are the Week 3 Gameball recipients: Roper Wentzky Roper Wentzky 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB AC Flora | 2026 State SC QB,…
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Continue ReadingIt’s already a month into the regular season and it was another week of stellar performances.
Here are the Week 3 Gameball recipients:
Roper Wentzky Roper Wentzky 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB AC Flora | 2026 State SC QB, and Kendall Byrd Kendall Byrd 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR AC Flora | 2026 State SC WR, AC Flora – The sophomore tandem connected on four touchdown passes in the 42-35 victory over Brookland-Cayce.
Albert Perkins Albert Perkins 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB AC Flora | 2024 State SC LB, AC Flora – The Class 4A All-State senior returned a fumble for a touchdown and provided persistent pressure on the Brookland-Cayce quarterbacks.
Brady Albro Brady Albro 5'10" | 190 lbs | QB Chapin | 2025 State SC QB, Chapin – The junior quarterback continues to display a hot arm with 358 passing yards and three more touchdown passes in the 27-14 win over Newberry. He’s now thrown 13 touchdowns over the last three games.
Jaylen Jay RB, Gilbert – The sophomore continues to provide a boost for the Indians’ running game. He rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns in the 55-9 win over Pelion.
Cameron McMillon Cameron McMillon 6'3" | 230 lbs | QB South Pointe | 2026 State SC QB, Fairfield Central – There’s been no “sophomore jinx” so far in his second year. He threw four touchdowns in the 46-44 win over Lancaster.
Brayden Williams Brayden Williams 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Saluda | 2026 State SC RB, Saluda – In another strong effort from a sophomore, Williams rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown in the 9-6 win over Emerald.
Lucas New, QB, Pelion – The senior showed his versatility as a kick returner. He had six returns for 133 yards, including the Panthers’ lone touchdown.
Landon Sharpe Landon Sharpe 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB White Knoll | 2025 State SC QB, White Knoll – A week off did not take away from the junior’s accuracy and sharpness on the field. Sharpe (pictured) accounted for 312 yards and four touchdowns in the 54-7 win over Westwood.
Jesse Hoover QB, Airport – The first-year starter has provided a steady hand for the Eagles during their best start since 2015. In the win over Lugoff-Elgin, he added 194 yards on a 12-of-23 passing night.
Jacob Hamilton Jacob Hamilton 5'9" | 180 lbs | WR Dutch Fork | 2024 State SC , WR, Dutch Fork – In need of a victory, the Silver Foxes turned to its special teams. Leading the way was the senior wideout who had two returns for 129 yards, including an 83-yard touchdown in the 54-7 win over Stratford.
Jenoryen Gleaton LB, Crestwood – It was a busy night for the senior. He had 10 tackles, a sack and a quarterback pressure on defense, blocked a kick and and added a 60-yard reception.
Azarian Yates Azarian Yates 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Crestwood | 2024 State SC RB, Crestwood – The senior tailback accounted for 168 yards and a touchdown in the 27-21 win over Sumter.
Myles Brown LB, Ridge View – The senior had an active night, finishing with six tackles, a sack, a pass breakup and a touchdown off a blocked punt in the 42-0 shutout win over Spring Valley.
Montrell Byrd Montrell Byrd 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Lexington | 2024 State SC LB, Lexington – The senior leads a quick, tenacious linebacking corps for the Wildcats, who held Blythewood to 149 total yards and no offensive touchdown. He also had two sacks in the 32-7 win.
Parker Murray Parker Murray 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB River Bluff | 2025 State SC QB, River Bluff – After a season-worst 26 yards against River Bluff, the junior rebounded with 287 yards and three touchdowns in the 63-28 win over South Aiken.