The Blue Ridge (Greer, SC) varsity football team hosts Polk County (Columbus, NC) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:30 PM.

Game Info:

• Matchup: Polk County vs Blue Ridge

• Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM

• Special Event: Youth Night

• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Don’t miss the action as Blue Ridge takes the field at home!

Blue Ridge Prepares to Host Polk County in Exciting Non-Conference Matchup

The Blue Ridge (Greer, SC) varsity football team is set to face Polk County (Columbus, NC) in a highly anticipated non-conference clash. Both teams are looking to make early statements this season as they battle for momentum and bragging rights.

Team Records and Rankings

Blue Ridge enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record, while Polk County sits at 1-1. Nationally, Blue Ridge is ranked 7,978th, with a state ranking of 152 in South Carolina, while Polk County is ranked 9,520th nationally and 294th in North Carolina. In class rankings, Blue Ridge is 36th and Polk County is 33rd.

Blue Ridge has shown efficiency on both sides of the ball, averaging 29 points per game while allowing just 22 points. Polk County, in contrast, averages 24 points per game but has struggled defensively, surrendering 81 points in just two games.

Statistical Comparison

The teams present contrasting styles. Polk County boasts a slightly higher rushing average at 187.5 yards per game compared to Blue Ridge’s 169.0, while their passing attack averages 169.0 yards to Blue Ridge’s 110.0. Total yards per game tell a similar story: Polk County averages 356.5, considerably more than Blue Ridge’s 279.0.

Defensively, Blue Ridge has held opponents to just 22 points per game, while Polk County has struggled, giving up 40.5 points per game. Blue Ridge also leads in points per game at 29, nearly quadrupling the national average of 4.5 points.

Key Players to Watch

For Blue Ridge, quarterback Jakorey Dodd is a standout, averaging 109 rushing yards and 18 points per game. Gavin Forrester leads the passing attack with 110 yards per game, while Mitch Bobbitt contributes 56 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Grady Gilstrap is a key tackler, providing stability for the Blue Ridge defense.

Polk County features versatile athlete Loreynzo Sanchez, who leads his team with 174.5 rushing yards, 213.5 total yards, and 4 points per game. Brody Wilkins (169 passing yards per game) and Styler Blackwell (116 receiving yards per game) are also crucial to the team’s offensive output.

Matchup Outlook

This game promises a dynamic clash of styles, with Blue Ridge relying on efficiency and balance, while Polk County leans on explosive plays. Blue Ridge’s defense will be tested by Sanchez’s playmaking ability, and the team will need to control the line of scrimmage to maintain their unbeaten start.

With home-field advantage and strong early-season momentum, Blue Ridge looks to continue their perfect start. Fans can expect a competitive contest as these two out-of-state squads collide on the gridiron.