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TL Hanna senior Alex Meredith takes a snap near Easley junior Tyreese Smith(10) during the first quarter at Easley High School on Friday, October 5, 2018.

Alex Meredith, T.L. Hanna

The senior quarterback was perfect in Hanna's win over Wade Hampton, keeping the Yellow Jackets unbeaten on the year. Meredith was 4-for-4 for 184 yards and three touchdowns in limited action in a near-40-point win.

Pendleton senior Jamal Blakely during the third quarter at Palmetto High School in Williamston on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Jamal Blakely, Pendleton

In a big Region I-AAA game, the senior signal caller played big. Blakely tossed 152 yards and four touchdowns on 13-of-23 passing, and rushed seven times for 45 yards and a score in a 45-7 win over Crescent.

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Wren senior Luke Bryant runs by Pendleton defenders for a touchdown during the first game of the 2018 Anderson County FCA Jamboree at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path on Friday, August 10.

Luke Bryant, Wren

Bryant had a big night catching passes from Tyrell Jackson to help Wren to a 45-21 win over Palmetto. Bryant finished with 10 catches for 118 yards.

Belton Honea Path quarterback Camden Bratcher (18) plays against Greenville Friday, August 31, 2018, at B-HP's Marlee Gambrell Field in Honea Path.

Camden Bratcher, Belton-Honea Path

Bratcher was nearly perfect on the night in BHP's 27-10 win over Pickens. The senior QB threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns on 17-of-18 passing.

Powdersville senior Tay Cureton runs during the first quarter at Powdersville High School on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Tay Cureton, Powdersville

The senior athlete turned in a strong performance despite Powdersville falling to Seneca 45-21. On 19 carries Cureton tallied 246 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 47 passing yards.

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

Lollis supplied the bulk of the offense for Liberty in their 33-7 win over West-Oak, snapping a two-game losing streak. Lollis rushed for 228 yards and three scores on 21 carries.