On Dec. 4, 1937, the first Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas was played to help raise money for the Shriners Hospital of Greenville. The Shrine Bowl was inspired by the Shrine East West game that was played between college players in San Francisco, California. Now, the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is the oldest shrine bowl game in the nation with the best high school players out of South Carolina and North Carolina being selected to play on the teams.

The 2022 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas will be held at Spartanburg High School. This upcoming event is not only important for the location but because two of Spartanburg High Schools players have been selected to play in the all-star football game. Andrew Dantin (12) and Raheim Jeter (12) are both senior captains of the football team at SHS who have shown outstanding talent and leadership on and off the football field.

“It means a lot just to be able to join the list of great players also selected for the Shrine Bowl,” Jeter said.

The selected players will be excused from school the week leading up the game to practice and do charity work. This charity work includes visiting kids at the Shriners Hospital of Greenville. This is a great opportunity for players to connect as a team while also connecting with the community. Dantin looks forward to these events that will bring him closer to the community.

“I am excited to not only play with all the top players around the state but to also serve the kids at the hospital and make a positive impact on the community,” Dantin said.

Coach Mark Hodge of the Spartanburg Vikings football team is excited to see a light shine on Spartanburg High School and District 7.

“The opportunity to host this event provides positive exposure for Spartanburg High School and District 7.  It allows us to showcase our first-class facilities, operations, and people,” Hodge said.

The coach of the Vikings also talked about how much it means to have two of his players selected to play in the all-star event and how it can impact the school and community.

“We are also blessed to have two players participating Andrew Dantin and Raheim Jeter.  It is a great opportunity for them to represent our state and school and do so at their home field and facilities,” Hodge said.