Football Frenzy: Weekend Games Shift Due to Hurricane Helene’s Remnants
Welcome to Fort Mill, where the excitement of high school football is about to kick off a little earlier this week! Due to the looming threat of bad weather from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, changes have been made to the weekend football schedule. What used to be a weekend of games now begins on Wednesday night and continues through to Saturday. So, grab your gear and get ready for a thrilling week of football action!
Wednesday Night Matchups
The action starts tonight with a showdown between Fort Mill, sitting at 1-3 overall and 0-1 in Region 3 5A, visiting Clover, who enters with a 3-2 record and is also looking to improve their 0-1 region standing. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. After a challenging 30-0 loss to Catawba Ridge last week, the Yellow Jackets are hoping to bounce back. They will need a significant boost from their ground game, which has been averaging only 90 rushing yards per game.
Clover, on the other hand, comes off a defeat against Rock Hill but had standout quarterback Brody Woolbright throwing for two touchdowns last week. Will the Blue Eagles soar high and find their rhythm again? It’s bound to be an exciting start to the weekend!
Friday Night Lights
As we move into Friday, the action heats up even more with several exciting matchups. Indian Land, at 3-1 overall and 0-0 in Region 3 5A, is looking to shake off their first loss of the season and kick off region play with a victory against Rock Hill (2-3, 1-0). Both teams will be fighting hard, with Jamol Horton from Indian Land rushing for nearly 500 yards this season, and Ian Grissom impressing with three touchdown passes last week for Rock Hill.
Another notable game features the Fairfield Central Griffins, who boast a solid 4-1 record, visiting the Andrew Jackson Volunteers (0-4). The Volunteers have struggled with turnovers, and they’ll have their hands full against a dominant Griffins team led by running back Tydarion Grier, who has snagged three 100-yard rushing games this season.
Meanwhile, the North Central Knights (2-2, 0-0) will travel to face the Buford Yellowjackets (1-4, 0-0). With both teams looking for a solid start to region play, this matchup will be crucial, especially with Bufford’s Jonathan Clarkson averaging 135 rushing yards per game.
The highlight of Friday night will be the clash between Northwestern Trojans (5-0, 1-0) and Catawba Ridge Copperheads (4-1, 1-0). Quarterbacks Finley Polk and C.J. Couch will undoubtedly put on a show, both quarterbacks with impressive yardage this season. If the Copperheads can minimize mistakes, they might just surprise the Trojans!
Saturday Surprises
As we look towards Saturday, the action continues with the Lancaster Bruins (2-2, 0-0) visiting the unbeaten Richland Northeast (5-0, 1-0) at 3 p.m. Richland’s Will Wilson, an N.C. State commit, has been lighting it up this season and will surely be a player to watch. Will Lancaster be able to handle this challenge?
Finally, wrapping up the weekend, the Anderson Cavaliers (2-4) will take on the S.C. Spartans (1-4) at 6 p.m., while other nonconference matchups will also take place earlier in the day, including Pelion meeting Eau Claire at 10:30 a.m. and Swansea visiting Columbia at 11 a.m.
Final Thoughts
This weekend promises to be packed with excitement and competition as teams face off in their quest for victory. So whether you’re at the games or tuning in from home, let’s cheer on our local teams as they battle through the weather and aim for triumph on the field!
