The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Columbia (SC) faces North Central (Kershaw, SC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at North Central High School, with North Central looking to stay undefeated, while Columbia aims to get back to .500 after an early-season loss.
Game Details:
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Matchup: Columbia (SC) @ North Central (SC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: North Central High School, Kershaw, SC
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Columbia Capitals
Columbia enters this contest with a 1-1 record after an early-season loss. Ranked #11,525 nationally and #216 in South Carolina, the Capitals will need a strong all-around performance to stop North Central’s explosive offense. The team will focus on finding consistency on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,525
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State Rank (SC): #216
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Key to Win: Solidify their defense and improve their offense to keep pace with North Central’s high-scoring attack.
Main Squad:
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Brayden Price – QB/RB
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Zayden Burch – WR
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Irwin Manueles – LB
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Chris Jordan – RB
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Tyler Simmons – OL
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Jason Lee – DB
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Mason Clark – LB
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Landon Myers – WR
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Derrick Hayes – DB
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Jalen White – OL
North Central Knights
North Central enters the game with a perfect 2-0 record and is coming off an impressive start to their season. Ranked #10,297 nationally and #187 in South Carolina, North Central will look to maintain their undefeated record and build on their strong defensive performances. The Knights have proven their offensive firepower and will need to continue their momentum in this matchup.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #10,297
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State Rank (SC): #187
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Key to Win: Continue their strong defensive play and maintain offensive efficiency to overwhelm Columbia.
Main Squad:
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Brayden Price – QB/RB
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Irwin Manueles – LB
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Tyler Simmons – OL
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Chris Jordan – WR
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Jason Lee – DB
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Mason Clark – WR
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Jalen White – DL
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Landon Myers – DB
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Zachary Turner – LB
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Tyrese Johnson – WR
Rankings & Records:
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (SC) | Overall Record |
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| Columbia | #11,525 | #216 | 1-1 |
| North Central | #10,297 | #187 | 2-0 |
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