The Carolina Academy varsity football team from Lake City, SC, will host Thomas Sumter Academy of Dalzell, SC, in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 15, at 7:30 PM.

Carolina Academy vs Thomas Sumter Academy Football Game Info:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Carolina Academy vs Thomas Sumter Academy
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
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Game preview: Carolina Academy vs Thomas Sumter Academy

Carolina Academy to Host Thomas Sumter Academy in Non-Conference Showdown

The 2025 high school football season kicks off with an exciting matchup as Carolina Academy (Lake City, SC) prepares to host Thomas Sumter Academy (Dalzell, SC) in a home non-conference game. Both teams enter the season with clean slates, looking to make a statement early in the year.

Team Rankings and Records
Thomas Sumter Academy is ranked 12,981st nationally, 231st in South Carolina, and competes in Class 10. Carolina Academy, meanwhile, holds a national ranking of 11,589, is 213th in the state, and competes in Class 8. Both teams enter the contest with 0-0 records, as the season has yet to begin.

Season Overview and Key Matchups
While neither team has played a game this season, both have identical schedules against common opponents: Calhoun Academy, Lee Academy, and Thomas Heyward Academy. Thomas Sumter Academy’s games are scheduled for September, while Carolina Academy will face the same opponents later in October.

Record Breakdown
With no games played yet, both teams have yet to establish a record in league, non-league, home, away, or playoff settings. Both squads are eager to set the tone for the season and stake an early claim in the competitive South Carolina football landscape.

Looking Ahead
This matchup between Carolina Academy and Thomas Sumter Academy offers fans a first look at both teams’ strengths and strategies. With both schools aiming to start their 2025 campaigns on a high note, the game promises to deliver intensity, skill, and early-season excitement.