Greenville Red Raiders Face Greenwood Eagles in Key Matchup

Greenwood, October 8, 2025

News Summary

The Greenville Red Raiders will clash with the Greenwood Eagles on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a crucial high school football game. Both teams are currently 5-1, and Greenville is looking to extend their scoring streak following a victory over Easley. Greenwood, coming off a strong win against Mauldin, holds a previous win against Greenville. The game highlights the competitive nature of high school football in the Greenville Metro area, with multiple standout players expected to take the field.

Greenville

The Greenville Red Raiders are set to take on the Greenwood Eagles at 7:30 p.m. this Friday in a highly anticipated high school football matchup. This clash will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, which serves as the official streaming partner for the SC High School League (SCHSL) and Greenwood High School.

Greenville enters this game looking to extend their current streak of scoring more points in each game over the last three contests. Their last outing saw them defeat Easley with a decisive score of 42-16, marking their highest scoring game of the season. Despite grappling with a significant penalty issue—where they accrued more yardage in penalties (219 yards) than offensive yards (181 yards)—Greenville managed to secure the win. Standout player Jadyn Rice shone in the match, contributing an impressive 181 receiving yards. Additionally, Greenville’s defense played a crucial role, limiting Easley to just 2.3 yards per carry and recording four sacks, led by Julian Renrick with two sacks.

On the opposing side, the Greenwood Eagles are riding high after a solid win against Mauldin, topping them 33-10. Greenwood is currently ranked 12th in the MaxPreps’ South Carolina football rankings, while their recent opponent, Mauldin, is ranked 60th. Both teams boast identical records of 5-1 as they approach this crucial matchup. The Eagles have previously defeated Greenville in their last meeting, which took place in October 2024, with a score of 34-20. Greenwood is also enjoying a strong home-field advantage, currently on a seven-game winning streak at home that dates back to the previous season. Meanwhile, Greenville is on a three-game winning streak away from home.

The upcoming match is not just about the teams’ individual records but also represents a larger narrative of competitive high school football in the Greenville Metro area. On Friday night, a total of 45 games are scheduled across the region, including five games featuring top-ranked teams in South Carolina. The stakes are high as both programs aim to maintain their winning streaks while showcasing their talents on what is expected to be an electrifying Friday night.

Key Matchup Information:

• Matchup: Greenville Red Raiders vs Greenwood Eagles
• Date & Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Greenwood High School
• Previous Meeting: October 2024, Greenwood won 34-20
• Greenville’s Last Game: 42-16 victory over Easley
• Greenwood’s Last Game: 33-10 victory over Mauldin
• Both Teams’ Records: 5-1

Performance Highlights:

• Greenville’s Offensive Stats: 181 offensive yards, 42 points scored against Easley
• Greenville’s Penalties: 219 penalty yards
• Greenville’s Defensive Stats: 4 sacks, limiting Easley to 2.3 yards per carry
• Standout Players: Jadyn Rice (181 receiving yards), Julian Renrick (2 sacks)
• Greenwood’s Rankings: 12th in MaxPreps South Carolina rankings

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Additional Resources

• Greenville Online: High School Football Predictions
• MaxPreps: Greenwood Eagles vs Greenville Red Raiders Preview
• Sports Illustrated: Greenville Metro High School Football Schedule
• WYFF4: Pigskin Preview Greenwood Eagles
• Index Journal: Greenwood Stays Undefeated Against Greenville
• Wikipedia: High School Football
• Google Search: Greenville Red Raiders football team
• Google Scholar: High School Football in South Carolina
• Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Sports
• Google News: Greenville football

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