Reidsville High star Kendre Harrison named NC Gatorade player of the year
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- Kendre Harrison named NC Gatorade POY after leading Reidsville to 4A regional title.
- Harrison posted 57 catches for 928 yards and 20 TDs; added 65 tackles.
- Ranked No.36 nationally and No.2 among tight ends; noted multi-sport and volunteer.
After leading Reidsville to the 4A Eastern Regional championship Thursday night, Rams’ star Kendre Harrison was named N.C. Gatorade player of the year on Friday.
A 6-foot-7, 245-pound senior tight end, Harrison has signed with Oregon. In 14 games this season, Harrison has caught 57 passes for 928 yards and 20 touchdowns. On defense, Harrison has 65 tackles, nine tackles for a loss and 4.5 sacks.
Reidsville got a late field goal to beat West Craven, 23-21, in Thursday’s state semifinal win and the Rams will try to win a 24th state championship next week against the winner of Friday’s Western Regional final between Maiden and Brevard.
Harrison is the nation’s No. 36 overall recruit and No. 2 nationally among tight ends. He’s also a top-75 basketball recruit who has helped Reidsville to two state titles.
Harrison, who briefly transferred to Charlotte’s Providence Day School in 2024, has volunteered locally as part of a literacy-outreach initiative by serving as a Reading Buddy at two local elementary schools. He’s also donated his time to the City of Reidsville Recreation Department.
“I don’t think there’s any question Harrison was the best player in the state this year, and it’s not even close,” said Torrey Nowell, head coach at Durham Hillside High School.
Harrison was one of 12 semifinalists for the N.C. Mr. Football award, given annually to the state’s top player. He did not make the list of three finalists named Friday morning. The Mr. Football winner will be announced next week.