September 24, 2025

High Stakes Await in SCHSL Week 5 Football Matchups

Spartanburg, South Carolina, September 24, 2025

News Summary

The SCHSL regular season enters Week 5 with key high school football matchups set for September 26. In a crucial Region 2-AAAAA duel, Byrnes aims to extend its streak against Dorman. Gaffney will showcase a new quarterback against Spartanburg, while Greenwood seeks revenge against Hillcrest after last year’s losses. Other notable games include Greenville facing Mann and Eastside clashing with Boiling Springs. Predictions suggest thrilling finishes across the board.

Spartanburg, South Carolina — Week 5 of the SCHSL regular season is packed with high-stakes high school football matchups scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on September 26. Among the notable games, Byrnes will confront Dorman in a highly anticipated Region 2-AAAAA showdown, with Byrnes looking to extend its winning streak over Dorman.

Byrnes (3-1, 1-0 Region 2-AAAAA), known for its historical dominance over Dorman (3-1, 1-0 Region 2-AAAAA), has claimed victory in three of their last four meetings, including their playoff clash in 2023. Byrnes suffered its only loss this season against Irmo, the second-ranked team by MaxPreps. On the other hand, Dorman’s sole defeat was a close overtime loss to Greenwood, currently ranked No. 18 in the state. Dorman’s defense has been impressive, allowing only 10 points from their last three opponents combined. Predictions for this matchup lean towards Byrnes, with analysts suggesting final scores of Byrnes 35, Dorman 28, and Byrnes 20, Dorman 17.

In another intriguing conflict, Gaffney (2-2, 1-0 Region 1-AAAAA) is set to meet Spartanburg (2-2, 1-0), with Gaffney introducing a new senior transfer quarterback, Banks Bouton. He successfully led his team to a decisive 34-7 win against Boiling Springs after former quarterback Jayvon Gilmore’s withdrawal. Notably, Spartanburg has struggled historically against Gaffney, losing eight consecutive matches since their last victory in 2016. Predictions favor Gaffney with expected scores of Gaffney 28, Spartanburg 21, and Gaffney 28, Spartanburg 23.

Greenwood (3-1, 0-1 Region 1-AAAAA) will take on Hillcrest (3-1, 1-0), seeking revenge after losing to Hillcrest twice last season, including a playoff elimination. Greenwood’s home performance has been impressive, posting victories in eight of their last nine games. However, Hillcrest might be without key player, leading rusher Josh Smith, due to an ankle injury. Predictions are mixed, with suggested results ranging from Greenwood 20, Hillcrest 28 to Greenwood 38, Hillcrest 34.

Mann (1-3, 1-0 Region 1-AAAAA), under new head coach Bryce Smiley, recently achieved a tight win over Easley with a score of 14-13. They will face Greenville (3-1, 1-0), which has leveraged sophomore quarterback Kiishawn Farrow, boasting a completion rate of 73% and is also the team’s leading rusher. Predictions project a Greenville victory with scores: Greenville 28, J.L. Mann 14, and Greenville 27, J.L. Mann 14.

In a matchup featuring Eastside (3-1, 0-1 Region 2-AAAAA) and Boiling Springs (2-2, 0-1), Eastside has been delivering an impressive average of 50.5 points per game but suffered a setback against Spartanburg. Conversely, Boiling Springs managed to score a remarkable 56 points in one game but only 43 in their other three. Predictions are favorable for Eastside, suggesting scores of Eastside 28, Boiling Springs 14 and Eastside 35, Boiling Springs 31.

Other matchups include Daniel (3-1, 0-0 Region 2-AAAA) against Seneca (5-0, 1-0), with Daniel quarterback Jace Grass making headlines with over 1,000 passing yards this season. Meanwhile, Christ Church (3-1) faces Hampton County (3-2), ranked No. 9 in Class AA by MaxPreps. Lastly, Woodruff (5-0) stands out for its impressive average of 53.4 points per game and will meet Wren (2-2).

Predictions Summary

Byrnes vs Dorman: Byrnes 35, Dorman 28; Byrnes 20, Dorman 17
Gaffney vs Spartanburg: Gaffney 28, Spartanburg 21; Gaffney 28, Spartanburg 23
Greenwood vs Hillcrest: Greenwood 20, Hillcrest 28; Greenwood 38, Hillcrest 34
Greenville vs Mann: Greenville 28, J.L. Mann 14; Greenville 27, J.L. Mann 14
Eastside vs Boiling Springs: Eastside 28, Boiling Springs 14; Eastside 35, Boiling Springs 31
Daniel vs Seneca: Daniel 28, Seneca 7; Daniel 27, Seneca 21
Christ Church vs Hampton County: Christ Church 28, Hampton County 21; Christ Church 24, Hampton County 21
Woodruff vs Wren: Woodruff 35, Wren 28; Woodruff 45, Wren 35

Overall Predictions

This season, both analysts Kamryn Jackson and Todd Shanesy have made consistent predictions, with an overall record of 36-14 so far.

FAQ Section

What are the top high school football matchups for Week 5 in the SCHSL regular season?

Week 5 features matchups including Byrnes vs. Dorman, Gaffney vs. Spartanburg, and Greenwood vs. Hillcrest scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on September 26.

What are the current records of Byrnes and Dorman?

Byrnes holds a record of 3-1 (1-0 Region 2-AAAAA), while Dorman also boasts a record of 3-1 (1-0 Region 2-AAAAA).

What is Gaffney’s current situation at quarterback?

Gaffney has a new senior transfer quarterback, Banks Bouton, who led the team to a victory after the former starter Jayvon Gilmore withdrew.

How have Greenwood and Hillcrest performed recently?

Greenwood has won eight of their last nine home games, while Hillcrest will face Greenwood after receiving a strong performance last season.

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