2024 High School Player of the Year nominees announced
Image: Richland County Recreation Commission logo
Image: Richland County Recreation Commission logo
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland County Recreation Commission and Richland County Recreation Foundation have announced the nominees for the 2024-2025 Richland County High School Player of the Year Award—Football.
Senior varsity football players at 17 high schools within the borders of Richland County, representing Richland County School District 1, District 2, Richland-Lexington District 5, and South Carolina Independent School Association were nominated.
The winner that is selected by coaches and media voters will receive a $2000 scholarship or an educational bundle of equal value for his hard work and dedication on and off the field, awarded at a special banquet for nominees, their families, and their coaches on December 2, 2024.
The 2024-2025 Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees are:
Tripp Van Vlake – (#11, WR) – AC Flora
Kellen George – (#56, DL/OL) – Ben Lippen
Chase Brown – (#4, RB) – Blythewood
Keivonte Bates (#8, QB, RB, WR, DB) - C A Johnson
Caleb Ford (#0, RB) – Cardinal Newman
Malachi Butler – (#8, WR/CB) – Columbia
Willie Smith – (#4, LB/RB) – Dreher
Cayden McFadden – (#70, OL/TE) – Dutch Fork
Allen Garner Jr. – (#1, WR) – Eau Claire
Immanuel Johnson – (#24, RB) – Hammond
Jordan Kennedy (#64, OL/DL) – Heathwood Hall
Michael Swinton (#66, OL/DL) – Keenan
William Goodwin ( #72, OL) – Lower Richland
Will Wilson ( #1, QB) – Richland Northeast
Cleve Tellery II – (#90, DT) – Ridgeview
Kellen Dimes – (#3, WR) – Spring Valley
Ako Taylor – (#21, LB) – Westwood
