South Carolina High School Football Week 4 Preview

South Carolina, September 18, 2025

News Summary

As high school football action heats up in South Carolina, fans are gearing up for an exciting lineup of Week 4 games. On September 19, key matchups include Hillcrest versus Mauldin, Dorman against Riverside, and strong teams like T.L. Hanna facing Greenwood. With a mix of historical rivalries and previous performances shaping predictions from analysts Todd Shanesy and Kam Jackson, this week promises to deliver thrilling moments on the field. All games can be streamed live on the NFHS Network.

South Carolina High School Football Week 4 Preview

As high school football continues across South Carolina, Week 4 promises an exciting lineup of games scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on September 19. Following a week where 11 teams had open dates, fans can look forward to a packed schedule showcasing key matchups and rivalries among Upstate teams.

Top Matchups and Predictions

Among the most notable games, Mauldin will face Hillcrest, a team that has dominated their matchup with 12 consecutive victories and 17 wins out of 18 meetings since 2012. The last two games in this series resulted in a staggering combined score of 157-15 in favor of Hillcrest. Predictions for the Hillcrest vs. Mauldin game include:

• Todd Shanesy: Hillcrest 24, Mauldin 21
• Kam Jackson: Hillcrest 35, Mauldin 21

Another highlighted matchup features Dorman against Riverside. Dorman has a perfect record against Riverside, winning all 13 matchups since 1994, with an average score of 48-9. Dorman recently suffered a narrow 42-41 overtime loss to Greenwood, while Riverside fell 37-34 in a close contest at Christ Church. Predictions are as follows:

• Todd’s pick: Dorman 42, Riverside 21
• Kam’s pick: Dorman 28, Riverside 14

T.L. Hanna, with only one loss this season against Byrnes, faces Greenwood, which is currently ranked No. 17 by MaxPreps and won against Dorman last year. Predictions for their matchup include:

• Todd’s pick: T.L. Hanna 35, Greenwood 34
• Kam’s pick: Greenwood 42, T.L. Hanna 41

Spartanburg, after a decisive 49-6 victory over Eastside in their last meeting, looks to outperform Eastside again, which has recently made headlines for a school record of 697 rushing yards against Blue Ridge. Predictions are set as:

• Todd’s pick: Spartanburg 30, Eastside 24
• Kam’s pick: Spartanburg 24, Eastside 21

Additional Matchups

Gaffney aims to extend their eight-game winning streak against Boiling Springs, while Woodruff has averaged an impressive 48 points in their last three games against Chesnee, winning seven straight encounters. Predictions include:

• Gaffney vs. Boiling Springs:
• Todd’s pick: Gaffney 38, Boiling Springs 24
• Kam’s pick: Gaffney 21, Boiling Springs 14
• Woodruff vs. Chesnee:
• Todd’s pick: Woodruff 49, Chesnee 28
• Kam’s pick: Woodruff 42, Chesnee 14

St. Joseph’s has a recent loss to Fountain Inn, a team with standout players, including quarterback Sam Holliday who has totaled 12 touchdowns. Predictions for this game are:

• Todd’s pick: St. Joseph’s 36, Fountain Inn 35
• Kam’s pick: Fountain Inn 21, St. Joseph’s 7

Powdersville’s strong record against Broome is evident, having scored between 33 and 36 points in each game. Predictions are:

• Todd’s pick: Powdersville 35, Broome 14
• Kam’s pick: Powdersville 35, Broome 7

In the Pickens vs. Blue Ridge encounter, Blue Ridge recently lost against Eastside, while Pickens is trying to regain form after winning last year’s matchup. Predictions include:

• Todd’s pick: Pickens 42, Blue Ridge 40
• Kam’s pick: Blue Ridge 28, Pickens 14

Lastly, Mann, having secured two straight wins over Easley while allowing only 19 points in total, will host Easley. Predictions are:

• Todd’s pick: Easley 17, J.L. Mann 14
• Kam’s pick: J.L. Mann 21, Easley 14

Season Predictions Performance

In previous predictions, Todd and Kam both achieved impressive 9-1 records in Week 3, bringing their season totals to Todd: 30-10 and Kam: 28-12.

All games can be streamed live on the NFHS Network.

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Additional Resources

• Sports Illustrated: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
• Wikipedia: South Carolina High School Football
• WYFF4: High School Football Live Scores
• Google Search: South Carolina High School Football Scores
• Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores Live Updates
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
• On3: South Carolina High School Football Rankings
• Google News: South Carolina High School Football News

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