The Porter-Gaud varsity football team from Charleston, SC, will host Hilton Head Christian Academy from Hilton Head Island, SC, in a non-conference home game on Friday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Porter-Gaud vs Hilton Head Christian Academy Football Game Info:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Porter-Gaud vs Hilton Head Christian Academy
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
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Game preview: Porter-Gaud vs Hilton Head Christian Academy

Porter-Gaud Hosts Hilton Head Christian Academy in Season Opener

The Porter-Gaud School varsity football team is set to kick off the 2025-26 season with a non-conference home matchup against Hilton Head Christian Academy. Both programs are entering the season with fresh rosters, and this opening game will mark the first meeting between the two teams.

Team Rankings & Records

Hilton Head Christian Academy comes into the season ranked 4,560th nationally, 88th in South Carolina, and 1st in its class. Porter-Gaud holds slightly higher national recognition, ranked 5,413th nationally, 108th in the state, and 2nd in its class.

Neither team has played a game yet this season, so both enter with 0-0 overall records. Their schedules have them facing several common opponents, including Hammond and First Baptist School, though neither has recorded wins against these teams in prior matchups this season.

Season Outlook

Porter-Gaud will look to leverage home-field advantage as they aim for a strong start to the season. Hilton Head Christian Academy, traveling to Charleston, will be eager to prove itself against a highly ranked opponent in the Class 2 bracket.

With both teams yet to score points or record wins in 2025-26, this matchup promises an exciting opening contest, providing fans a first glimpse of how each team has evolved since last season.

Schedule Highlights

• Hilton Head Christian Academy

  • 9/19/25 at Hammond

  • 10/10/25 vs. First Baptist School

• Porter-Gaud

  • 9/5/25 vs. Hammond

  • 8/22/25 vs. First Baptist School

As the new season begins, all eyes will be on the Porter-Gaud field to see which squad can take the first step toward a successful campaign.