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title: "Trojans Host Vikings in October Football Matchup"
url: https://www.hererockhill.com/2026/08/30/northwestern-trojans-host-spartanburg-vikings/
date: 2026-08-30T10:42:35+00:00
modified: 2026-08-30T10:42:35+00:00
author: "Erica B. Montoya"
categories: ["High School Sports"]
site: "HERE Rock Hill"
attribution: "HERE Rock Hill"
---

# Trojans Host Vikings in October Football Matchup

*Source: [HERE Rock Hill](https://www.hererockhill.com/2026/08/30/northwestern-trojans-host-spartanburg-vikings/) — August 30, 2026 by Erica B. Montoya*

The Northwestern High School Trojans will host the Spartanburg Vikings for a varsity football conference game on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM EDT. The game is scheduled to take place at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill.

Both teams currently hold an overall season record of 1-1 and a region record of 0-0. The Trojans have a home record of 0-1 and an away record of 1-0, while the Vikings have a home record of 0-0 and an away record of 1-1.

Statistical comparisons show Spartanburg with 298.0 rushing yards per game, significantly higher than Northwestern’s 121.0. In passing yards per game, Spartanburg averages 162.0 compared to Northwestern’s 74.0. Total yards per game also favor Spartanburg at 460.0 against Northwestern’s 195.0. However, Northwestern leads in tackles per game with 68.0, while Spartanburg averages 44.0.

Key players for Spartanburg include Trenton Lynch, a running back and cornerback, with 290.0 rushing yards per game and 290.0 total yards per game. Xavier Means, a quarterback and wide receiver, leads Northwestern with 85.0 rushing yards per game and 159.0 total yards per game. Chris Colin, a quarterback for Spartanburg, averages 162.0 passing yards per game, while Xavier Means leads Northwestern in passing with 74.0 yards per game.

In terms of scoring, Northwestern averages 32.0 points per game, with 13.0 in the first quarter and 14.0 in the second. Spartanburg averages 20.5 points per game, with 7.0 in the second quarter and 10.0 in the fourth. Northwestern is ranked #2 in South Carolina Division AAAAA, while Spartanburg is ranked #10 in the same division. Nationally, Northwestern is ranked #15 among top football teams.