September 30, 2025

Eleven Upstate Players Selected for Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Spartanburg, SC, September 30, 2025

News Summary

Eleven high school football players from the Upstate have been chosen to participate in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, an all-star game featuring top senior athletes from South Carolina and North Carolina. The game will take place at Spartanburg High School, showcasing talents from schools across the region, including Dorman, T.L. Hanna, and Woodruff. Players selected not only display exceptional skill but also draw attention from college scouts, contributing to their football careers.

Spartanburg, SC – Eleven high school football players from the Upstate have been selected to compete in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, with the announcement made on September 28. The Shrine Bowl is an annual all-star game that features the top senior football players from South Carolina battling against their counterparts from North Carolina. This year, the game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. on December 20 at Spartanburg High School.

Dorman High School stands out as the only school in the Upstate to have two players chosen for the prestigious matchup. These players are defensive back Kentavion Anderson and defensive lineman Christian Waring. The selection of these athletes highlights their exceptional performance during the high school football season, which has garnered attention from college scouts and fans alike.

Representing the Upstate, tight ends Walker Kelley from T.L. Hanna and Kameron Taylor from Woodruff complete the tight end positions on the South Carolina roster. Other talented all-stars from the Upstate include:

Amiri Acker (Wide Receiver, Crescent)
Scottland Dover (Offensive Lineman, Gaffney)
Jeremiah Favorite (Defensive Back, Boiling Springs)
Jude Hall (Wide Receiver, Christ Church)
Justice Hopkins (Defensive Lineman, Byrnes)
Jamijae Karim (Running Back, Liberty)
Will Love (Kicker, Spartanburg)

The South Carolina team’s roster also features notable players by position. The quarterbacks include Jachin Davis from Stratford and Trison Lewis from Greenwood. Running backs include Mike Doe from North Augusta and Amari Verner from Seneca. In addition, the wide receiver unit contains Jamel Howse from Newberry, Terrance Johnson from Oceanside Collegiate, Zamaurious Robertson from Dillon, and Kameron Vance from Northwestern.

For the offensive line, the South Carolina team includes players such as Tre Aiken from Clinton, Anthony Baxter from South Pointe, and Malcolm Gaston from North Augusta. The defensive line is composed of athletes like Bristol Biegenzahm from West Ashley and Ahmad Scott from Greenwood. Linebackers on the team include Jordan Avinger from Orangeburg-Wilkinson and Terry Radford from Chester.

The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas not only provides a platform for these athletes to showcase their skills but also raises funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children, supporting specialized medical care for children across the country.

FAQ

When will the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas take place?

The Shrine Bowl is scheduled for 1 p.m. on December 20 at Spartanburg High School.

How many players from the Upstate were selected for the Shrine Bowl?

Eleven high school football players from the Upstate were named to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas on September 28.

Which schools are represented by the selected players?

Selected players come from various Upstate schools, including Dorman, T.L. Hanna, Woodruff, Crescent, Gaffney, Boiling Springs, Christ Church, Byrnes, and Liberty.

Key Players Selected for Shrine Bowl

Player Name	Position	School
Kentavion Anderson	Defensive Back	Dorman
Christian Waring	Defensive Lineman	Dorman
Walker Kelley	Tight End	T.L. Hanna
Kameron Taylor	Tight End	Woodruff
Amiri Acker	Wide Receiver	Crescent
Scottland Dover	Offensive Lineman	Gaffney
Jeremiah Favorite	Defensive Back	Boiling Springs
Jude Hall	Wide Receiver	Christ Church
Justice Hopkins	Defensive Lineman	Byrnes
Jamijae Karim	Running Back	Liberty
Will Love	Kicker	Spartanburg