Week 7 Game Balls: Spartanburg Area
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Here’s a look at several guys who had outstanding games on Friday, earning PRZ Game Balls in games involving Spartanburg area teams. Jaiden McDowell Jaiden McDowell 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Gaffney | 2026 State SC RB, Gaffney McDowell…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a look at several guys who had outstanding games on Friday, earning PRZ Game Balls in games involving Spartanburg area teams.
Jaiden McDowell Jaiden McDowell 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Gaffney | 2026 State SC RB, Gaffney
McDowell showed why he’s regarded as one of the best backs in the state regardless of class on Friday. He did plenty in the rushing game against a stout Spartanburg defense, running for 91 yards on 23 carries. Where he shined, though, was in showcasing his versatility. He caught nine balls for 176 yards, including an 81-yard score.
Riley Staton Riley Staton 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Gaffney | 2024 State SC QB, Gaffney
Staton was another Indian who had a huge night against a defense that’s one of the best in the state. He threw for all three Gaffney touchdowns, finishing 21-of-30 for 343 yardsand throwing scoring two scoring tosses to Emazon Littlejohn Emazon Littlejohn 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Gaffney | 2024 SC and the long one to McDowell to pace Gaffney.
Andrew Stevens QB, Byrnes
Stevens finished 23-0f-30 for the Rebels, throwing for 273 yards and accounting for four total touchdowns in a double-overtime thriller against Boiling Springs.
Ethan Morris WR, Byrnes
Morris came up big for the Rebels, catching seven passes for 128 yards and three touchdowns.
Kamajay Brackett-Brannon QB, Broome
Brackett-Brannon (pictured) showed off all of his dual-threat ability against Blue Ridge. He ran for 103 yards and two scores, averaging more than 10 yards per carry, and finished 16-of-20 through the air for 164 yards and two more touchdowns.
Jaylen Farrington DB, Dorman
Farrington came away with a big defensive effort in the Cavaliers’ win over Mauldin, notching six tackles in the game.
Braden Mitchell QB, Ninety Six
In a win over Landrum, Mitchell returned from an injury and directed a second-half comeback. Trailing by seven at the half, the Wildcats scored 35 straight to take the victory, and Mitchell finished with 302 total yards, including 293 on 10-of-16 passing. He accounted for three total touchdowns.