The Camden (SC) varsity football team will host Lugoff-Elgin (Lugoff, SC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Camden vs Lugoff-Elgin
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Camden vs. Lugoff-Elgin: Early Season Showdown Promises Excitement

As the 2025 high school football season kicks into gear, the Camden (SC) Bulldogs will host the Lugoff-Elgin (SC) Panthers in a highly anticipated matchup on Friday night. Both teams enter the contest undefeated, setting the stage for a competitive clash.

Season Recap & Rankings
Camden, ranked 942nd nationally and sixth in their class, boasts a 1-0 record, having opened the season with a 20-7 road victory. Meanwhile, Lugoff-Elgin sits at 4,195th nationally and 38th in class rankings, also undefeated at 1-0 after a 28-14 win on the road.

Scoring Trends
The Bulldogs are averaging 20 points per game so far, while the Panthers have scored 28 in their opener, showing a balanced offensive attack that produced 7 points in the first and fourth quarters and 14 in the second. Camden’s offense, while slightly less explosive, has demonstrated efficiency in both the passing and rushing game.

Offensive & Defensive Stats
Camden’s rushing attack is slightly stronger, averaging 162 yards per game compared to Lugoff-Elgin’s 126, while the Panthers lead in passing yards (180 per game) versus Camden’s 115. Total offensive yards per game show a close battle: 306 for Lugoff-Elgin and 277 for Camden. Defensively, Lugoff-Elgin has recorded 90 tackles per game and 4 sacks, stats not yet tracked for Camden.

Key Players
For Lugoff-Elgin, quarterback Zach Williams is a dual-threat leader with 180 passing yards and total yards per game, complemented by running back Jar’kese Grant’s 80 rushing yards and wideout Shamil Saadiq’s 174 receiving yards. Camden relies heavily on Greyson Rimpf, who leads the team in passing and total yards with 115 and 126 yards per game, respectively, while Navier Boykin averages 106 rushing yards.

Breaking Down the Records
Both squads are unbeaten, but their strengths lie in slightly different areas. Camden has been stronger on the ground and in close games, while Lugoff-Elgin shows more balanced yardage and higher scoring potential. This matchup will be an early test of which team can execute under pressure.

What to Watch

• Rushing vs. Passing: Camden’s rushing attack against Lugoff-Elgin’s aerial game could dictate the pace.

• Quarterback Matchup: Zach Williams vs. Greyson Rimpf promises fireworks as both lead their teams’ offensive production.

• Defensive Pressure: Lugoff-Elgin’s tackles and sacks could challenge Camden’s offensive rhythm.

With both teams undefeated and looking to assert early dominance, Friday night’s matchup at Camden High School is shaping up to be a must-see event for South Carolina high school football fans.