Laurens senior Brayden Patterson named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
November 2, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club announced that Laurens District 55 High School senior wide receiver Brayden Patterson is the Player of the Week for games played Friday, Oct. 30.
Patterson, a senior wide receiver and defensive back for the Laurens District 55 High School Raiders, led the team in receiving in a hard-fought region contest against the Greenwood Eagles in the regular season finale.
Patterson had an outstanding night for the Raiders with six catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns. His touchdown receptions covered 67 yards and 31 yards. As a two-way player, Patterson also turned in a strong performance on the defensive side of the ball.
“After bouncing back from an injury last season, senior wide receiver Brayden Patterson capped off a strong year as a vital engine for the Laurens Raider offense with a strong final game against Greenwood,” head coach Greg Porter said. “Throughout the season, his reliable hands and playmaking consistently gave the Raiders a dependable target in high-stakes situations. Beyond his success on the football field, Patterson is a standout multi-sport athlete who also excels in the classroom.”
The Laurens County Touchdown Club will honor Patterson on Nov. 19 at the club’s final meeting of the year. The meeting will be held at noon at The Ridge in Laurens, with Whiteford’s of Laurens serving the meal and the food service line opening at 11:45 a.m. Player of the Week awards in 2026 are presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Laurens County.
The Nov. 19 meeting will feature a USC vs. Clemson game preview with speakers Chris Clark of Gamecock Central and Larry Williams of Tiger Illustrated. Clark, an Anderson native, graduated from USC in 2008 and has covered Gamecock football and recruiting for Gamecock Central since 2009. Williams is in his 22nd season covering the Tigers for Tiger Illustrated on the On3 network and hosts the Clemson Dubcast. He began covering the Tigers for The Post and Courier in Charleston.
The Laurens County Touchdown Club meets every other Thursday throughout the football season at The Ridge, 301 Exchange Road in Laurens, and the public is invited. Tickets are $20 at the door. All meetings begin at noon, with the food service line opening at 11:45 a.m.
Farm Bureau Insurance of Laurens County Player of the Week awards will also be presented for the Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 high school games, as well as any additional high school playoff games. Meetings will also include recaps from the coaches of local high school teams and Presbyterian College.
