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Lake Morris
Anderson Independent Mail

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TL Hanna senior Alex Meredith passes during the first quarter at TL Hanna High School in Anderson on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alex Meredith, T.L. Hanna

The senior quarterback, who is committed to Army, was a catalyst for the Hanna offense in their 42-14 win over rival Westside. He closed the first half on a long touchdown run to give Hanna 14-7 lead, and finished the night 3-of-3 passing for 54 yards. He also rushed seven times for 59 yards and two scores.

Wren's Jonathan Cobb (34) brings down Broome's Brenden Taylor (3) Friday, September 21, 2018, at Wren High in Piedmont.

Jonathan Cobb, Wren

The linebacker led the Hurricanes in tackles in their 58-26 win over Broome. Wren's defense pitched a shutout in the second half, while Cobb finished the night with eight tackles, an interception and was in on a sack.

Pendleton senior Jamal Blakely runs near Wren defenders during the first game of the 2018 Anderson County FCA Jamboree at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path on Friday, August 10.

Jamal Blakely, Pendleton

Blakely powered Pendleton to a comfortable win last Friday over Clinton. The senior QB finished 13-for-23 with 222 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He also carried the ball six times for 82 yards and a score. 

Belton Honea Path sophomore Bralyn Oliver runs behind teammate Antareus Pressley during the third quarter at TL Hanna High School in Anderson on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Bralyn Oliver, Belton-Honea Path

Oliver led BHP in receiving yards in its 28-10 win over Seneca last week. Oliver finished with 129 yards and two touchdowns on four catches. 

Crescent senior Dawson Merk passes during the first quarter at Crescent High School in Iva on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Dawson Merck, Crescent

Merck had his most productive outing statistically this season for the Tigers in a comeback win over Fox Creek. Merck supplied all the points in the fourth quarter, and engineered a game-winning drive when he found Clay Rebrick in the endzone to win the game. Merck was 15-for-24 for 199 yards and two touchdowns through the air, and scored two more on the ground.

Palmetto Chase Froedge reaches for Crescent senior Murphy McBride during the first quarter at Crescent High School in Iva on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Chase Froedge, Palmetto

The linebacker had a productive day for the Mustangs in their 58-7 win over rival Powdersville. Froedge led the team in tackles with eight, had a tackle for loss and picked off a pass. The night's production kept him in the lead as one of the area's top tacklers for the year.