Columbia, South Carolina, October 7, 2025
News Summary
High school football in the Midlands showcased thrilling matchups with Irmo achieving a notable victory against Lexington. Other standout performances included Saluda and Trinity Collegiate both winning decisively 48-0, while Gray Collegiate and Hartsville also secured dominant wins. Meanwhile, Columbia High School struggled, marking their 93rd consecutive loss, a historical low for the team’s record. Gatorade’s support aims to enhance their training regimen, and an upcoming documentary will highlight their journey. Fans are eager for future games as excitement in local high school football continues to grow.
Columbia, South Carolina – High school football in the Midlands saw a night filled with significant matchups and impressive scores on October 3, 2025. Notably, several teams posted high point totals, while others extended streaks of struggle on the field.
Among the standout scores from this Friday night were Saluda defeating American Leadership Academy by a commanding 48-0 margin. Trinity Collegiate also showcased their dominance, shutting out Camden Military with a final score of 48-0. Additionally, Gray Collegiate blanked Brookland-Cayce with a score of 56-0, while Irmo secured a 35-0 victory over Lexington.
Other notable scores included: Andrew Jackson prevailing over Cheraw with a score of 41-17, and Hartsville outscoring Lower Richland 55-30. Richland Northeast faced a nail-biter against Dreher, going into double overtime before succumbing 36-30.
Columbia High School Struggles
In a continuing trend of adversity, Columbia High School fell to Huffman 21-10, marking their 93rd consecutive loss—the longest such streak in high school football history. Despite their difficulties on the field, Gatorade has stepped in to assist the struggling program. The hydration company is offering support through education and personalized sweat testing from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. Columbia High School has also received sideline equipment and hydration products to use throughout the season.
Gatorade’s Support
The partnership is aimed at improving the team’s training regimen, emphasizing the importance of hydration and recovery. Coach Sammie Coates expressed that this support is beneficial to the athletes in learning how to train smarter and engage in valuable life lessons.
Additionally, an upcoming documentary series titled “All the Reasons Not to Quit – The Columbia HS Story” produced by NFL Films and Gatorade will be released later this fall, aiming to shed light on the resilience and challenges faced by the team.
Overall Game Highlights
On October 3, a total of 42 games were scheduled within the Columbia Metro area, featuring five matchups involving ranked teams. Significant games included No. 19 Camden facing No. 2 South Pointe and No. 1 Irmo going up against Lexington. Fans engaged with live updates and highlights through the #Blitz19 hashtag on social media platforms.
Game Records
In total, the Midlands region saw a dynamic slate of games, generating excitement among local supporters. Schools such as Lewisville and West Oak also made headlines, with Lewisville meeting CA Johnson and achieving a decisive win of 67-16, while Belton Honea Path triumphed over West Oak 63-0.
The sheer volume and outcomes of Friday’s games demonstrate the competitiveness and fervor of high school football in the Midlands. As teams continue to gear up for upcoming contests, local fans will be eager to see if their favorite teams can build upon these exciting performances.
Stay tuned for further updates and game highlights as the season progresses.
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Additional Resources
- Alabama High School Sports
- Sports Illustrated
- WAFF
- MaxPreps
- The State
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: Columbia High School Football
- Google Scholar: Longest Losing Streak High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: Columbia High School
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