Gaffney High School senior quarterback Corey Taylor has been a key player in the Gaffney Varsity Boys Football team’s strong start to the 2026 season, securing three victories in recent weeks. The team’s most recent win occurred on Friday, September 4, 2026, when Gaffney defeated Lancaster High School 28-13 in a home game at Gaffney High School.
Taylor’s performance against Lancaster included 104 passing yards and 8 completions on 14 attempts. This follows another significant win on Friday, August 28, 2026, where Gaffney triumphed over J.L. Mann High School with a score of 43-10. In that game, Taylor recorded 154 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, completing 13 passes.
Earlier in the season, on Friday, August 21, 2026, Gaffney secured a 24-20 victory against Spartanburg High School, a team from Spartanburg County. During this game, Taylor contributed 82 passing yards and 11 completions on 17 attempts. Taylor, who is listed as #19 and plays quarterback, was officially added to the Gaffney 2026 football roster as a senior.
Currently, Taylor’s season statistics place him among the top players in South Carolina. He ranks 57th in the state for passing yards, 17th in Division AAAA, and 2nd in AAAA Region 2. His overall quick stats for the 2026-27 season include 340 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 32 completions on 48 attempts, resulting in a completion percentage of .667. The Gaffney High School football program is part of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), which oversees high school athletics across the state.
