Randleman lineman involved in points record in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Jonathan Stokes of Randleman was part of a record-setting performance in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

Stokes, an offensive lineman, was on the North Carolina team in the 49-24 victory against South Carolina on Dec. 21 at Spartanburg High School in South Carolina.

That marked the most points the North Carolina team has ever scored in the game history of the game, which extends more than 80 years. Senior standouts from North Carolina meet those from South Carolina in the annual game.

It also was North Carolina’s first victory in 12 years, though there were no games in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.

Stokes, an East Carolina signee, had an close look at a future teammate.

Havelock’s Johnny Williams, also an East Carolina signee, rushed for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

Bunker Hill running back Jason Willis Jr., who dazzled in a regular-season non-league loss at Randleman, scored on a 63-yard run in the second quarter for the North Carolina team. He finished with 126 rushing yards on 17 carries.