Hilton Head Island, September 9, 2025

News Summary

In a competitive high school football matchup, the Hilton Head Island Seahawks secured a 36-17 victory over the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets. Jayvin Risher led the Seahawks with an impressive performance, rushing for 159 yards and scoring multiple touchdowns. The game featured dynamic offensive plays and critical turnovers that hindered Aiken’s scoring opportunities. As both teams prepare for their upcoming home games, Hilton Head aims to capitalize on this win while Aiken seeks redemption from their first loss of the season.

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The Hilton Head Island Seahawks emerged victorious with a 36-17 win against the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets on September 6, 2025, during the third week of high school football action. This victory brought Hilton Head Island’s record to 2-1, while it marked Aiken’s first loss of the season, also bringing their record to 2-1.

In a game dominated by strong offensive performances, Jayvin Risher shone brightly for the Seahawks, rushing for 159 yards and scoring two touchdowns. He also caught a crucial 3-yard touchdown pass, demonstrating his substantial impact on the game. Risher averaged an impressive 8.4 yards per carry, and his efforts helped propel the Seahawks to dominance.

Additionally, the Seahawks excelled in their rushing game, accumulating a total of 259 rushing yards, significantly outpacing Aiken’s 147 rushing yards. Jeremiah Walters contributed to the Seahawks’ success with 100 receiving yards, highlighting a well-rounded offensive strategy.

Aiken attempted to close the score gap with a solid offensive drive, but faced setbacks due to critical turnovers. One notable moment occurred when Aiken fumbled the ball just nine yards from the end zone, preventing them from scoring. Quarterback Tanner Padgett managed to score a rushing touchdown and set up a 36-yard field goal by Hugo Diaz, which took place just before halftime.

Defensively, the Seahawks made significant contributions as well, including intercepting a pass that Risher returned for a touchdown. This early play set the tone for the rest of the game and illustrated the Seahawks’ strong defensive capabilities.

Both teams are now preparing for their next home games, with Hilton Head Island set to face Hardeeville and Aiken scheduled to take on Lugoff-Elgin, both slated for 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Following their victory, the Seahawks are looking to maintain their momentum after recovering from a previous loss in the season. Aiken’s head coach expressed pride in his team’s resilience, despite the setback, acknowledging their fighting spirit throughout the game. Local fans showed support for both teams, applauding Aiken’s efforts despite the defeat.

Game Summary

Game Highlights

• Jayvin Risher: 159 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 1 receiving touchdown
• Jeremiah Walters: 100 receiving yards
• Seahawks Total Rushing Yards: 259
• Aiken Total Rushing Yards: 147
• Tanner Padgett: 1 rushing touchdown
• Hugo Diaz: 36-yard field goal

Looking Ahead

Both teams will focus on their upcoming home games, which are set to take place on Friday evening. The Seahawks will aim to build on their recent success, while the Hornets look to rebound from their first loss of the season.

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Additional Resources

• Island Packet: Hilton Head Island vs Aiken Recap
• WRDW: Aiken High Falls to Hilton Head Island
• MaxPreps: Football Recap – Hilton Head Island Over Aiken
• Wikipedia: Hilton Head Island
• Google Search: Hilton Head Island football

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