Columbia, SC, October 17, 2025
News Summary
As week 9 of the public high school football season unfolds in South Carolina, thrilling matchups include Brookland-Cayce vs. Gilbert and Lexington vs. Dutch Fork. Other notable games feature Lugoff-Elgin facing Westwood, Silver Bluff taking on Swansea, South Aiken battling Gray Collegiate, and White Knoll competing against Irmo. With a focus on standout players like Andrew Frick and Markel Byrd, teams aim to enhance their playoff standings, promising a competitive night of football.
Columbia, South Carolina – High School Football Week 9 Preview
This week marks the ninth week of the 2025 regular season for South Carolina public high school football, with exciting matchups scheduled across the Midlands. Key games include Brookland-Cayce facing Gilbert, Lexington taking on Dutch Fork, and Lugoff-Elgin matching up against Westwood. Other notable contests include Silver Bluff against Swansea, South Aiken battling Gray Collegiate, and White Knoll competing against Irmo, all kicking off at 7:30 p.m. on October 17, 2025.
Top Matchups and Players
Brookland-Cayce will square off against Gilbert, with players to watch including Brookland-Cayce’s quarterback Andrew Frick, who has amassed 1,505 passing yards and 12 touchdowns this season. Significant contributors are WR/DB Bennett Plane and junior Evan Simmons, who has recorded 82 tackles. On the other side, Gilbert’s running back Wynn Meetze delivered a solid performance last week with 134 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The historical series shows Gilbert leading 7-6; however, both teams have split their last four meetings.
In the Lexington vs. Dutch Fork match, Lexington players to watch include linebacker Cam Morris and running back Markel Byrd, who leads with 536 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, including 2 touchdowns last week against Chapin. Dutch Fork has a strong roster featuring defensive ends Jaden Wuerth and Julian Walker, and running back Quintin Wilson, who scored 3 touchdowns in each of the prior two games. Dutch Fork leads the series, having won 11 consecutive matchups against Lexington, with an overall record of 15-8.
Lugoff-Elgin faces Westwood, boasting standout players like athlete EJ Richardson, who has accumulated 1,162 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns. Other key players include receiver Shamil Saadiq, quarterback Zach Williams with 1,506 passing yards and 16 touchdowns, and linebacker Jace Coleman with 81 tackles and 9 sacks. After being held to just 132 yards of offense in a previous 26-0 loss, Lugoff-Elgin looks to bounce back against Westwood, featuring notable players such as receiver/defensive back Jayden Boyd and running back Angelo Rios, who leads the team with 7 touchdowns despite missing the last two games.
In the matchup between Silver Bluff and Swansea, Silver Bluff will count on running back Drelyn Brown and quarterback Trellis Riley. Silver Bluff leads their historical series against Swansea with a record of 19-13 and has won four of the last five meetings. Swansea, looking for their first 8-0 start since 1992, has star players including athlete Dante Caldwell and linebacker Jerrel Wine.
Meanwhile, South Aiken will take on Gray Collegiate, with standout wide receiver Kyson McLeod (38 catches, 613 yards, 8 touchdowns) and defensive lineman Ray Harris contributing significantly. Gray Collegiate will rely on quarterback Xavier Wright, who has 916 passing yards and 9 touchdowns over his last four games, alongside running back Trevon Williamson with 586 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, and wide receiver Corey Gleaton, boasting 25 receptions for 675 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Finally, White Knoll is set to compete against Irmo, who is currently ranked No. 1 in Class 5A. White Knoll leads the all-time series against Irmo with a record of 2-13. Irmo is tied with Dutch Fork in regional standings, with White Knoll trailing by one game.
Season Overview
The previous week’s records across predictions were 23-4, bringing the season total to an impressive 201-43. With crucial matchups ahead, teams are eager to improve their standings as the playoffs draw closer.
| Matchup | Key Players | Series Record |
|---|---|---|
| Brookland-Cayce vs. Gilbert | Andrew Frick, Wynn Meetze | Gilbert leads 7-6 |
| Lexington vs. Dutch Fork | Markel Byrd, Quintin Wilson | Dutch Fork leads 15-8 |
| Lugoff-Elgin vs. Westwood | EJ Richardson, Angelo Rios | Not available |
| Silver Bluff vs. Swansea | Drelyn Brown, Dante Caldwell | Silver Bluff leads 19-13 |
| South Aiken vs. Gray Collegiate | Kyson McLeod, Xavier Wright | Not available |
| White Knoll vs. Irmo | Caleb Geronomi, Jaiden Bryant | White Knoll leads 2-13 |
FAQs
What are the top games for Week 9 of high school football in South Carolina?
Top games include Brookland-Cayce vs. Gilbert, Lexington vs. Dutch Fork, Lugoff-Elgin vs. Westwood, Silver Bluff vs. Swansea, South Aiken vs. Gray Collegiate, and White Knoll vs. Irmo.
When do the games start?
All games are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. on October 17, 2025.
What was the prediction record for last week?
Last week’s record across predictions was 23-4, with a season total of 201-43.
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Additional Resources
- USA Today High School Sports
- On3 High School Rankings
- The State High School Sports
- Greenville Online High School Football Schedule
- HSSR South Carolina High School Football Scoreboard
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- Google Scholar: High School Football in South Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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