Round 2 Game Balls: Spartanburg, Cherokee, Laurens Area
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And then there were two. In Spartanburg and the surrounding areas, Friday was a tough night. Gaffney and Clinton are the only area teams who remain alive in their respective playoffs, as Spartanburg County failed to put a team into…
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Continue ReadingAnd then there were two.
In Spartanburg and the surrounding areas, Friday was a tough night. Gaffney and Clinton are the only area teams who remain alive in their respective playoffs, as Spartanburg County failed to put a team into the third round for the first time since 2006.
Still, there were plenty of bright spots from Friday’s games. Here’s a look at players who turned in performances deserving of PRZ game balls.
Jaiden McDowell Jaiden McDowell 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Gaffney | 2026 State SC RB, Gaffney
McDowell didn’t reach the end zone, but still had a huge impact in the Indians’ second-round win over Clover. He carried 16 times for 84 yards and added four catches for 46 yards for Gaffney.
Jarriel Jefferies DL, Gaffney
Jefferies had a phenomenal night up front for Gaffney. He notched one solo tackles, had six assists, and recorded two sacks as Gaffney allowed Clover just 260 yards of total offense, including just 115 on the ground on 41 carries.
Tushawan Richardson Tushawan Richardson 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Clinton | 2025 State SC QB, Clinton
The Red Devils blasted Broome, and Richardson had a great performance at QB. He continued Clinton’s increased reliance on the passing game, finishing with 10-of-14 passing for 155 yards. He also rushed five times for 18 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win.
Tre Segarra Tre Segarra 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Byrnes | 2027 State SC RB, Byrnes
Segarra put up 172 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries as the Rebels dropped an overtime heartbreaker to Hillcrest.
Armoni Weaver Armoni Weaver 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Westside | 2025 State SC ATH, Byrnes
Weaver played well despite the Rebels’ loss, with 87 yards and and a touchdown on just three receptions.
Coleman Gray Coleman Gray 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Chapman | 2024 State SC QB, Chapman
Gray led the Panthers in rushing with 60 yards and a touchdown, and threw another TD pass in Chapman’s loss to Chester.
Kjay Proctor QB and Kaylob Blanton WR, Chesnee
Proctor and Blanton led the way for the Eagles in a loss to Gray Collegiate. Proctor threw for 201 yards, including 158 to Blanton, who posted that number on five catches, including a TD.