South Carolina High School Football Season Begins

Columbia, South Carolina, August 25, 2025

News Summary

The high school football season in South Carolina kicked off with a thrilling opening weekend filled with impressive matchups. Teams like AC Flora, Heathwood Hall, and Newberry showcased powerful performances, while others faced challenging encounters. The excitement continued through Friday night with numerous games, although a few were postponed to Monday. Fans are eagerly supporting their teams as the season unfolds, setting the stage for competitive football across the region.

Columbia, South Carolina – The 2025 high school football season in South Carolina officially began on August 22, 2025, with an action-packed opening weekend featuring exciting matchups across the Midlands. While some teams secured decisive victories, others faced hard-fought battles and a couple of matches were postponed.

Thursday Night Highlights

The excitement of the season opener was palpable on Thursday night, with several teams showcasing their skills.

• AC Flora defeated Westwood with a final score of 30-19.
• Heathwood Hall shut out Hannah-Pamplico, winning 14-0.
• May River dominated Airport 37-8.
• Pelion secured a win against Williston-Elko with a score of 35-0.
• Swansea triumphed over Mid-Carolina, finalizing the score at 49-7.

Friday Night Results

Friday brought more electrifying competition with an extensive lineup of games.

• American Leadership trounced Thornwell 43-6.
• Blythewood narrowly defeated Nation Ford 34-27.
• Calhoun Academy prevailed against Northside Christian 35-6.
• Camden emerged victorious over White Knoll with a score of 19-7.
• Cary Christian (NC) beat Richard Winn decisively, 50-16.
• Catawba Ridge blanked Chapin 30-0.
• Columbia edged out CA Johnson in overtime, winning 22-16.
• Eau Claire won against Ridgeland 14-0.
• Hammond defeated Christ Church 17-0.
• Irmo overcame Oceanside Collegiate 35-28.
• Keenan claimed a 30-22 victory over Dreher.
• Lexington won against Gilbert 23-7.
• Lugoff-Elgin triumphed over Lower Richland with a score of 28-14.
• Newberry exploded offensively, defeating Union County 62-14.
• North Central secured a win against Great Falls with a score of 26-0.
• Ridge View walloped Fairfield Central, winning 40-0.
• Rock Hill bested River Bluff 31-18.
• Saluda won against Crescent 28-6.
• Spring Valley edged Richland Northeast in overtime, 22-19.
• St. Joseph’s defeated Cardinal Newman 41-29.

Postponed Games

As the weekend unfolded, it was announced that two games would be postponed to Monday. These games include:

• Wardlaw at WW King scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
• Clear Dot Charter at Baptist Hill.
• Gray Collegiate at James Island, rescheduled to 7 p.m. on Monday.

Looking Ahead

The opening weekend of high school football promises an exciting season filled with thrilling matchups and competition. Teams and fans alike have begun to rally behind their favorite squads, setting the stage for a vibrant and competitive football season in South Carolina.

Background Context

High school football in South Carolina has a rich tradition, attracting large crowds and fostering community spirit. Each season serves as a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and potentially attract attention from college recruiters. The Midlands area is especially passionate about football, making Week 1 a highly anticipated event on the calendar.

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Additional Resources

• Sports Illustrated: South Carolina High School Football Final Scores
• WLTX: Friday Night Blitz Week 0 – 2025
• Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores
• Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Football (Sport)

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