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Wren senior quarterback Tyrell Jackson throws against Pendleton during the first game of the 2018 Anderson County FCA Jamboree at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path on Friday, August 10.

Tyrell Jackson, Wren

Wren went on the road to face Georgia's Camden County, from Class 7A, and won 25-14. Senior quarterback Tyrell Jackson powered the offense, throwing for 343 yards and three touchdowns behind 31-of-60 passing. He also rushed eight times for 29 yards.

Belton-Honea Path's Xavier Nance during the teams practice Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Xavier Nance, BHP

Nance, a senior receiver, spent much of last year battling injury. This year, he is looking to stay healthy. In Friday's season opener, Nance caught four passes for 140 yards and a score in a 51-7 route of Powdersville, showing how dangerous he can be.

DW Daniel High School Tyler Venables throws during the first day of practice on Friday in Central.

Tyler Venables, Daniel

Behind a sterling outing from Venables, Daniel matched its win total from last year, and are 2-0 heading into a big rivalry game with Seneca this week. In a 54-28 win over rival Easley this pasts Friday, Venables was responsible for 315 yards of total offense and six touchdowns. He also did not have a turnover.

TL Hanna senior Isaiah Norris runs against Powdersville during the second game of the 2018 Anderson County FCA Jamboree at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path on Friday, August 10.

Isaiah Norris, T.L. Hanna

The Yellow Jackets opened the season with a dominating 47-7 win over Emerald on the road this past Friday, and Isaiah Norris played a big part. The senior opened the game with a 76-yard run for a score to kickstart the blowout. On the night, Norris finished with 79 yards and a score on three carries, and caught three passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded a tackle for loss on defense.

Pendleton senior Jamal Blakely runs near Pickens senior Jarod Barton(8) during the first quarter at Pendleton High School in Pendleton on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Jamal Blakely, Pendleton

Blakely supplied all the offensive scoring the Bulldogs would need in a 14-7 win over Pickens. The senior quarterback went 6-for-11 passing for 86 yards and a score, and added 15 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Liberty junior Carter Smith(15) hands off to Liberty senior Clay Lollis(44) during the fourth quarter at DW Daniel High School on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Clay Lollis, Liberty

The Red Devils bounced back from last week's 38-0 shutout loss to Daniel with a 22-6 win over Berea. Lollis, a senior fullback, powered the win rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. He also caught two balls for 31 yards.