Tonight marks the opening round of the SCHSL football postseason, with Fort Mill and Catawba Ridge each taking the field at home before Nation Ford chases state volleyball glory tomorrow afternoon.
Tonight’s SCHSL Football First Round (Friday, Nov. 6)
SCHSL 5A Playoff: No. 10 Lexington Wildcats (6-4) at No. 7 Fort Mill Yellow Jackets (8-2)
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Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. at Bob Jones Stadium
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The Matchup: Fort Mill hosts its first home playoff game since 2014, looking to secure its first opening-round postseason win since 1998. The Yellow Jackets arrive with one of their strongest squads in a decade, averaging roughly 34 points and outgaining Lexington in both rushing and passing yards per game. The visiting Wildcats rely on a physical ground game (22 rushing TDs) to balance their offense.
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At Stake: The winner moves on to face No. 1 seed Dutch Fork on the road in the second round on Nov. 13.
SCHSL 4A Playoff: Fountain Inn Fury (6-4) at Catawba Ridge Copperheads (6-4)
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Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. at Catawba Ridge
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The Matchup: Catawba Ridge hosts a playoff opener for the third straight season, welcoming a run-heavy Fountain Inn team that boasts nearly 1,700 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground. The Copperheads hold the edge through the air and average 32 points per game, making this a classic air-versus-ground clash.
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At Stake: The winner advances to battle No. 1 seed Gaffney on the road in Round 2 on Nov. 13.
Tomorrow’s SCHSL 4A State Championship (Saturday, Nov. 7)
Class 4A Girls Volleyball State Final: Nation Ford Falcons (30-4) vs. Lucy Beckham Bengals
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Match Time: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at Dreher High School
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The Matchup: Fresh off securing the 4A Upper State title in a 3-1 victory over the Greenville Red Raiders (25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 25-22), Nation Ford takes its 30-4 record into the state final. Standing in their way are the Lower State champion Lucy Beckham Bengals, who advanced following a clean 3-0 sweep of South Aiken.
