Third Round Playoff Game Balls: Upstate Zone
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With teams headed into the rare air of Thanksgiving Day practices, a number of stars continued to shine in the Upstate. Here’s a look at several players who turned in performances worthy of Prep Redzone game balls. Qua Alexander WR…
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Continue ReadingWith teams headed into the rare air of Thanksgiving Day practices, a number of stars continued to shine in the Upstate. Here’s a look at several players who turned in performances worthy of Prep Redzone game balls.
Qua Alexander WR and Marquise Henderson Marquise Henderson 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Belton-Honea Path | 2025 State SC RB, Belton Honea-Path
Alexander showed up huge for the Bears on Friday. BHP threw just eight passes, and completed only two. Both were to Alexander, they covered 70 yards, and they proved to be crucial in a 27-24 win. Henderson, meanwhile, did what he does. He rushed for 168 yards and two scores on 31 carries, eclipsing the 2,000 yard mark for the season and setting a program record with 36 touchdowns on the year.
Dashun Reeder Dashun Reeder 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Christ Church | 2024 State SC RB, Christ Church
Reeder came up big for the Cavaliers, rushing for 119 yards on just 13 carries in Christ Church’s 27-7 win over Blackville-Hilda.
Ja’Kari Bennett RB and Tory Shaw RB, Daniel
The Lions’ two-headed monster in the backfield flexed some muscle against Chester. Bennett ran for two scores and 104 yards on 20 carries against the Cyclones, while Shaw added 10 carries for 74 yards and two more scores.
KD Mosley KD Mosley 6'3" | 220 lbs | WR Greenville | 2024 State SC WR, Greenville
Mosley had a monster night for the Red Raiders in a huge upset win over Northwestern. He caught seven balls for 163 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the 42-41 victory.
Mikel McClellan Mikel McClellan 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR JL Mann | 2024 State SC ATH, J.L. Mann
McClellan caught a pair of TDs from Ethan Anderson Ethan Anderson 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB JL Mann | 2024 State SC and had three carries for 40 yards as a wildcat quarterback as the Patriots advanced to the Upper State title game with a win over Hillcrest.
Johnny Jaraczewski Johnny Jaraczewski 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB St. Joseph's | 2024 State SC LB/RB and Lucas Salgado RB, St. Joseph’s
Jaraczweski could appear in this space for any defensive performance this year, but he came up big on the offensive side of the ball on Friday, rushing for a pair of touchdowns. Salgado added 90 yards and another score on nine carries.
Demarco Evans RB, Sharode Richardson Sharode Richardson 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Westside | 2025 State SC RB, and Cutter Woods Cutter Woods 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Westside | 2025 State SC QB, Westside
The Rams’ offensive trio lit up the scoreboard on Friday. Evans ran for three TDs and 86 yards on just eight carries. Richardson had double the number of carries, 175 rushing yards, and three total TDs, including a 65-yard reception. Woods finished 14-of-21 for 246 yards and four touchdowns.