High School Football

How did Rock Hill trio fare in 2017 Shrine Bowl?

Derion Kendrick points to the crowd after scoring a touchdown during the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Derion Kendrick points to the crowd after scoring a touchdown during the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game on Saturday, Dec. 16.

North Carolina handled South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star football game Saturday at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, the Tarheels prevailing 55-24.

Three Rock Hill high school football standouts played Saturday, while a fourth player selected from York County, York Cougars senior Tahj Reid-Stanley, had to withdraw earlier in the week because of injury. Here’s how the three that played fared:

Derion Kendrick, South Pointe – Kendrick represented South Carolina as a team captain and finished with 105 yards and a touchdown on eight touches. He had three catches for 60 yards and ran the ball five times for 45 yards.

Kendrick caught a pass in a soft spot in the Tarheels defense early in the second half and raced toward the end zone for a 52-yard touchdown, his high-stepping celebration beginning around the 15-yard line.

Eli Adams, South Pointe – Adams made four tackles, with two solo efforts.

K.D. Canaty, Northwestern - Canaty didn’t start but alternated series at offensive tackle.

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This story was originally published December 16, 2017 at 5:41 PM with the headline "How did Rock Hill trio fare in 2017 Shrine Bowl?."

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