Columbia, South Carolina, October 2, 2025
News Summary
The seventh week of South Carolina public high school football promises thrilling matchups in the Midlands. Key games include Irmo facing Lexington, Lugoff-Elgin taking on Blythewood, River Bluff against White Knoll, and South Pointe clashing with Camden. Notable players to watch are quarterback Drevon Dopson from Irmo and Easton Crocker from Lexington. With the playoffs approaching, every game holds significance for teams and fans alike, setting the stage for an action-packed Friday night.
Columbia, South Carolina – The seventh week of the 2025 regular season for South Carolina public high school football is set to showcase exciting matchups across the Midlands as many teams begin region play. Several key games are highlighted, with predictions for winners and notable players to watch.
The top matchup this week features Irmo and Lexington as they open their region play against each other. Irmo currently leads their all-time series against Lexington, with a record of 36-24-1. The previous meeting saw Irmo triumph with a decisive score of 34-8, ending Lexington’s six-game winning streak in the series. Irmo comes into the game as the top-ranked team in the SC Class 5A High School Football Media poll, showcasing a strong lineup. Quarterback Drevon Dopson has thrown for 1,253 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Maleek Miller leads Irmo with 17 receptions for 439 yards, while defensive end Jaiden Bryant has made a significant impact with six of Irmo’s 12 sacks.
On the other side, Lexington’s quarterback Easton Crocker is looking to guide his team to victory, with Nigel Lewis leading with 16 receptions for 300 yards and three touchdowns. Additionally, Markel Byrd heads the rushing department with 408 yards and three touchdowns.
In another key game, Lugoff-Elgin faces off against Blythewood. Lugoff-Elgin has struggled recently, losing two straight games after an initially strong 3-1 start. Blythewood, who leads their all-time series against Lugoff-Elgin 9-1, is coming off a victory last year, winning 37-24. This year’s players to watch include Lugoff-Elgin’s quarterback Zach Williams, who has thrown for 1,206 yards and 12 touchdowns, and wide receiver Shamil Shadiq, leading with 42 catches for 817 yards and seven touchdowns. Blythewood’s quarterback James Veasey is poised to reach 1,000 passing yards while Landyn Strong is the top rusher with 634 yards and five touchdowns.
Another compelling matchup features River Bluff against White Knoll. River Bluff secured a victory last year, winning 24-21, and will look to continue that trend. River Bluff’s Hayden Myers leads the rushing offense with 714 yards, and quarterback Brayden Moore is on the verge of hitting the 1,000 passing yards mark. For White Knoll, Darius Carter stands out as a receiver with 30 catches for 486 yards and five touchdowns.
Finally, South Pointe is set to face Camden amidst high expectations. South Pointe remains the top-ranked team after a bye week, and they secured a dominant 64-0 win in their previous meeting against Camden. Quarterback J’Zavien Currence has tallied 1,177 yards and eight total touchdowns this season and leads the team with three interceptions. Camden is aiming for an impressive performance as they average 52 points per game in region play.
The week’s games will kick off at 7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise, promising an action-packed Friday night for high school football fans in South Carolina.
Key Team Matchups and Players to Watch
| Matchup | Teams | Notable Players |
|---|---|---|
| Irmo vs. Lexington | Irmo leads 36-24-1 | Drevon Dopson, Maleek Miller, Jaiden Bryant |
| Lugoff-Elgin vs. Blythewood | Blythewood leads 9-1 | Zach Williams, Shamil Shadiq, James Veasey |
| River Bluff vs. White Knoll | River Bluff won last year 24-21 | Hayden Myers, Brayden Moore, Darius Carter |
| South Pointe vs. Camden | South Pointe won 64-0 last year | J’Zavien Currence, Tylin Drakeford |
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Additional Resources
- On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School League
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- The State: South Carolina High School Football Updates
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores Live Updates
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
- WYFF4: High School Football Live Scores
- Google Scholar: South Carolina High School Football
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