BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID protocols, the Justin Bethel 7-on-7 tournament returned to Blythewood High School.
The Richland District Two Stadium and the Blythewood practice fields were busy throughout the day as teams competed for a $3,000 prize which was won by Byrnes. Spring Valley finished runner-up and received $1,000.
Bethel's effort to give back to the Blythewood community by hosting a 7-on-7 tournament also benefits high school football around the state as teams use these 7-on-7 events develop chemistry among the skill players.
Bethel entered the NFL in 2012 with Arizona where he spent his first six seasons. After stops in Atlanta and Baltimore, Bethel has been in New England since 2019.