News Summary
A remarkable evening of high school football with 115 games scheduled across South Carolina, featuring top teams and thrilling matchups.
Columbia, South Carolina – High school football in South Carolina is set to take center stage on Friday, September 5, 2025, with a remarkable total of 115 games scheduled across the state. This notable evening of football will feature 20 games involving teams ranked in the statewide top 25, providing fans with an action-packed night of competitive play.
The marquee matchup of the evening is the clash between No. 3 South Florence and No. 2 Northwestern, promising to draw significant attention from fans eager to support their teams. Other top-ranked games include No. 7 Summerville facing off against No. 17 Berkeley, and No. 16 Dorman taking on No. 13 Greenwood. As schools prepare for this exciting schedule, the atmosphere as kickoff approaches is already electric.
Game Breakdown by Classification
The lineup spans several classifications, showcasing a range of talent and competition across South Carolina high school football:
- Class AAAAA: 37 games are on the slate, with South Florence vs. Northwestern being the highlight matchup for this classification.
- Class AAAA: 35 games are set, featuring No. 25 hosting No. 11 Camden as the notable encounter.
- Class AAA: This classification has 28 games scheduled, including a matchup where No. 10 Loris will travel to compete against South Columbus.
- Class AA: With 35 games, No. 14 Batesburg-Leesville is hosting Abbeville in what is billed as the game of the night.
- Class A: Featuring 29 games, this classification will kick off with an early matchup at 4:00 PM between American Leadership Academy and Branchville.
Fans can stay updated on scores and highlights through the South Carolina Football Scoreboard, ensuring they don’t miss any action from the games.
Recent Controversies in High School Football
In addition to the anticipation surrounding the games, a recent incident involving Christ Church Episcopal School has attracted attention. The school has issued an apology for an inappropriate comment made by a public address announcer regarding South Carolina State University during a recent game. This misstep has resulted in the announcer being removed from all future school events. The president of SC State acknowledged the apology, reinforcing the vital importance of respect in athletic competitions.
Notable Matchups and Coaching Changes
As Week 2 of high school football continues across South Carolina, fans can look forward to several notable matchups, including No. 3 T.L. Hanna versus No. 4 Westside, No. 1 Gaffney visiting No. 12 Greenville, and No. 13 Riverside at No. 14 Christ Church.
Change is also in the air at St. John’s Christian Academy. Dr. Jerry Brown, a renowned high school football coach entering the 55th year of his coaching career, is taking the helm as head coach. Brown, who has led teams to eight state championships throughout his journey, will be collaborating with Bruce Ellington, a former standout at USC and NFL player, who will serve as the player development coach. The new coaching staff’s debut will occur on September 12, when St. John’s faces Carolina Academy at home.
With an exciting array of games and pivotal coaching changes, the landscape of high school football in South Carolina is thriving as the 2025 season unfolds, offering fans an exhilarating glimpse into the future of their favorite teams.
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Additional Resources
- Sports Illustrated: South Carolina High School Football Schedule
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- WIS TV: SC High School Removes PA Announcer
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football News
- Greenville Online: South Carolina High School Football Scores
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
- The State: High School Football in SC
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina High School Football
- WLTX: SC High School Football Scores
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football September 2025
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