Tre Aiken Selected for Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Clinton SC, September 30, 2025

News Summary

Tre Aiken, an offensive lineman from Clinton, has been chosen to represent South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. This prestigious all-star game features senior football prospects from South Carolina and North Carolina. Scheduled for December 20, 2025, at Spartanburg High School, the event highlights Aiken’s commitment to N.C. State and offers a platform for showcasing talent to scouts. The South Carolina team will also benefit from experienced former coaches in their ranks.

Clinton, SC – Tre Aiken, an offensive lineman from Clinton, has been selected to represent the South Carolina squad for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, which showcases top senior football prospects from South Carolina and North Carolina. The game is scheduled for December 20, 2025, at Spartanburg High School, starting at 1 p.m.

Aiken is committed to play at N.C. State next season, making his participation in this all-star event particularly significant as he showcases his skills to scouts and fans alike. This year’s Shrine Bowl promises to be an exciting matchup featuring the best players from both states.

Alongside Aiken, the South Carolina team will be supported by former Laurens coaches Chris Liner, now at Greenwood, and Lee Taylor, currently at Goose Creek, who have been named as assistant coaches for the South Carolina team. Their involvement adds notable experience to the coaching staff, which also includes head coach Paul Sutherland and several other assistant coaches.

The full roster for the South Carolina team includes:

• Quarterbacks: Triston Lewis (Greenwood) and Jachin Davis (Stratford).
• Running Backs: Jamijae Karim (Liberty), Mike Doe (North Augusta), and Amari Verner (Seneca).
• Receivers: Jude Hall (Christ Church), Amiri Acker (Crescent), Zamaurious Robertson (Dillon), Jamel Howse (Newberry), Kameron Vance (Northwestern), and Terrance Johnson (Oceanside Collegiate).
• Tight Ends: Walker Kelley (TL Hanna) and Kameron Taylor (Woodruff).
• Offensive Linemen: Zyon Guiles (Carvers Bay), Tre Aiken (Clinton), Scottland Dover (Gaffney), Malcolm Gaston (North Augusta), Lamareon Thompson (Oceanside Collegiate), Josiah Mason (South Florence), Anthony Baxter (South Pointe), and Desmond Green (Timberland).
• Athletes: Caden Ramsey (Cross) and Messiah Jackson (South Florence).
• Kicker: Will Love (Spartanburg).
• Defensive Linemen: Justice Hopkins (Byrnes), Christian Waring (Dorman), Julian Walker (Dutch Fork), Ahmad Scott (Greenwood), Bristol Biegenzahn (West Ashley), and Jamie Williamson (West Florence).
• Linebackers: Raleigh Salters (Dutch Fork), Kamerin McFadden (Northwestern), Jordan Avinger (Orangeburg-Wilkinson), Daniel Capehart (Dillon), Jalen McGraw (Bamberg-Ehrhardt), Gehad Sneed (Berkeley), and Terry Radford (Chester).
• Defensive Backs: Jeremiah Favorite (Boiling Spring), Dashaun Scriven (Crestwood), Sequel Patterson (Indian Land), Jordyn Best (Ridge View), Tylin Drakeford (Camden), Kentavion Anderson (Dorman), and J’Zavien Currence (South Pointe).

This prestigious event is a long-standing tradition in which the best high school football players come together to highlight their talents and compete for bragging rights between the two states. Fans can expect an action-packed game featuring impressive plays and athleticism from both teams.

The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas serves not only as a celebration of football talent but also as a platform for players to showcase their abilities to college scouts and recruiters. As NFL prospects prepare to move to the next level, games like the Shrine Bowl can play a crucial role in their development and opportunities in the sport.

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Additional Resources

• The State
• Wikipedia: Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Charlotte Observer
• Google Search: South Carolina high school football
• Greenville Online
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
• Fayetteville Observer
• Google Scholar: South Carolina high school football
• Gaston Gazette
• Google News: Shrine Bowl 2025

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