Beaufort, South Carolina, October 24, 2025
News Summary
As the high school football season in South Carolina’s Lowcountry enters Week 8, key matchups are set to shape the playoff landscape. May River hosts Hilton Head in a crucial Region 6-4A clash, while Ridgeland aims to clinch the region title against Bamberg-Ehrhardt. Additionally, Colleton Prep and Beaufort Academy will revisit a postponed game, adding to the competitive spirit. Viewers can catch highlights and scores during ‘Lowco Pigskin Live’ this week.
Beaufort, South Carolina – The high school football season in South Carolina’s Lowcountry is entering Week 8, and the anticipation is rising as region standings are crystallizing, significantly impacting each remaining game. Key matchups this week will have direct implications for the playoff landscape and regional titles in the coming weeks.
May River will be hosting Hilton Head in a pivotal clash for first place in Region 6-4A. Both teams are vying for dominance in the region, making this matchup critical to their playoff aspirations. The May River Sharks hold a historical edge with a 5-2 record against Hilton Head, but Hilton Head secured victory in their last encounter, 23-10, during the 2024 season.
Meanwhile, Ridgeland is in a position to potentially clinch the Region title as they take on Bamberg-Ehrhardt. Historically, Bamberg-Ehrhardt leads the all-time series against Ridgeland with a record of 21-8, having won their last meeting decisively with a score of 36-0 in the 2024 season.
In another matchup, Colleton Prep will be looking to finish a game against Beaufort Academy that was postponed three weeks ago, further intensifying the competitive spirit of the season.
Fans can also tune into “Lowco Pigskin Live,” a live stream at 9:30 PM, to catch up on scores and hear highlights about standout players across the region.
Historical Context of Key Matchups
In historical matchups relevant to this week’s games:
- Beaufort leads its series against Bishop England 8-5. The last game ended in favor of Bishop England with a score of 31-14 in the 2024 season.
- Bluffton currently leads its series against Colleton County 7-4, having achieved a 34-3 victory in their last matchup, also in 2024.
- Oceanside Collegiate Academy (OCA) has a perfect 2-0 record against the Dolphins, concluding their last face-off with an impressive win of 49-0 in 2024.
- Barnwell boasts a long-standing series lead against Hampton County (all previous encounters included Wade Hampton High School games) with a 41-19-1 margin, having won the most recent game 27-14 in 2024.
- Whale Branch is currently ahead 1-0 over the Gators, with their last contest resulting in a close 14-12 finish.
- Thomas Heyward Academy (THA) maintains a series lead against JPII at 7-1, with their last meeting ending 35-7 in favor of THA in 2024.
- St. John’s Christian Academy (SJCA) is 1-0 against Hilton Head Prep, their last game concluded with SJCA winning 35-27.
- Prince of Peace Academy (PHA) and Calhoun are even at 5-5 in their series, with PHA emerging victorious in their last matchup at 35-0.
- John Paul II’s team (JDA) leads against Cross 3-0, winning their last game decisively 52-6.
Players to Watch
As the competition heats up, several key players are expected to take center stage:
- Braydon Moyd-Smalls from Beaufort
- Derrick Raniszewski from Hilton Head
- Bam Crawford from Ridgeland
With teams jockeying for playoff positioning and all eyes on the region standings, these games are expected to provide thrilling finishes as the South Carolina high school football season progresses.
FAQ
What significant matchups are taking place in Week 8 of high school football in South Carolina’s Lowcountry?
The key matchups include May River hosting Hilton Head for first place in Region 6-4A, Ridgeland potentially clinching a region title against Bamberg-Ehrhardt, and Colleton Prep and Beaufort Academy finishing a game that was postponed three weeks ago.
What is the historical series record between May River and Hilton Head?
May River leads the all-time series against Hilton Head 5-2, though Hilton Head won the last game 23-10 in the 2024 season.
Where can fans watch updates on regional high school football?
Fans can watch a live stream of “Lowco Pigskin Live” to hear about scores and player highlights at 9:30 PM.
Who are some of the key players to watch in Week 8?
Key players include Braydon Moyd-Smalls from Beaufort, Derrick Raniszewski from Hilton Head, and Bam Crawford from Ridgeland.
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Additional Resources
- The State: High School Football Updates
- SI: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Schedule
- Live 5 News: Lowcountry High School Football Week 9
- USA Today High School Sports: Clinton vs. Blacksburg
- Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
- Google Search: South Carolina High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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