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High School Football Season Closes with Thrilling Regular-Season Finale and Exciting Playoff Kickoff

High School Football Action Wraps Up Regular Season and Kicks Off Playoffs

Columbia, SC – The high school football scene in South Carolina witnessed a flurry of action as the regular season came to an end for public schools, while private schools began their playoff journeys. On Thursday night, South Aiken ran past Airport, securing a 40-27 victory. Meanwhile, Gilbert dominated Aiken, achieving a decisive 52-7 win.

Thursday’s Highlights

In the significant Thursday matchups, South Aiken showcased their strong offensive strategy, moving swiftly to outplay Airport. Gilbert’s performance against Aiken was equally impressive, demonstrating their tactical discipline and power on both sides of the ball. Fans gathered with anticipation as both teams played for pride and crucial playoff positioning.

Friday Night Showdowns

As the dust settled on the regular season, Friday night brought a series of thrilling games. Batesburg-Leesville narrowly defeated Strom Thurmond with a final score of 8-7. Cathartically close, this match highlighted the passion and determination of both sides.

Chapin edged out White Knoll in a nail-biting matchup where the score culminated at 35-34. Dutch Fork capitalized on their home-field advantage to defeat Irmo 24-14. Fairfield Central displayed dominance over Mid-Carolina with a scoring of 45-13.

Significant Wins Across the State

Newberry’s victory against Silver Bluff (33-21) added to the excitement of the night, alongside North Augusta, who managed to pull off a tight 20-17 win over Gray Collegiate. River Bluff secured a convincing 24-10 win against Lexington.

Meanwhile, Saluda showcased their prowess with a stunning victory over American Leadership, concluding the game at 57-0. Sumter also had a significant win, demolishing Ridge View with a convincing 49-6 score, while West Florence outperformed Spring Valley 53-12.

SCISA Playoffs Commence

With the start of playoffs for private schools, Augusta Christian topped Ben Lippen with a score of 17-7. Hammond showed their might against Cardinal Newman, winning 35-6, while Porter-Gaud easily handled Heathwood Hall with a score of 44-13.

Northside Christian and Richard Winn cruised through their respective matches, tallied at 53-28 and 51-16 respectively. Meanwhile, Jefferson Davis seized a decisive win over W.W. King, finishing 46-22.

Other Noteworthy Games

Abbeville crushed McCormick with a score of 48-6, while Boiling Springs showed complete control in their match against Eastside, finishing with a dominating 41-0 victory. Significant wins also included Greenville’s score of 49-21 over Easley, and Gaffney emerging victorious over Spartanburg at 27-24.

Several teams, such as Westside and Powdersville, left no doubt of their abilities, both concluding games with scores of 61-0 and 44-0 respectively.

Final Thoughts

As the high school football season continues to thrill fans across Columbia and South Carolina, all eyes are now on the upcoming playoff games. The stakes are higher, and teams are prepared to give it their all as they strive for championship glory.

Author: HERE Lexington

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