The Daniel High School varsity football team (Central, SC) will host a non-conference matchup against J.L. Mann High School (Greenville, SC) tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Game Details:
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Matchup: J.L. Mann vs Daniel
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
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Location: D.W. Daniel High School
- Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
- Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Daniel vs. J.L. Mann: Pre-Game Breakdown for Today’s Matchup
The Daniel High School varsity football team hosts J.L. Mann in a non-conference showdown tonight, bringing contrasting starts to the season. Daniel enters at 1-1 overall, while J.L. Mann is still searching for its first win at 0-2.
Season Overview & Rankings
Daniel, ranked 1,190th nationally and 23rd in South Carolina for Class 7, boasts a 50% win rate, having scored 69 points while conceding 42 across two games. J.L. Mann, meanwhile, sits at 1,609th nationally, 31st in South Carolina, and 21st in class standings, struggling to find footing with a 0-2 record, scoring just 21 points while allowing 74.
Team Scoring Trends
Through their early games, J.L. Mann has struggled offensively, scoring an average of 1.5 points per game in the first half but picking up slightly in the second half (7 points in Q4). Daniel has averaged 34.5 points per game, showing a far more balanced scoring attack.
Key Statistical Comparison
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Rushing: Daniel leads with 124.0 yards per game.
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Passing & Receiving: Daniel’s passing and receiving averages of 283.5 yards per game dominate J.L. Mann’s limited output.
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Total Yards: Daniel’s offense generates 407.5 total yards per game.
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Defense: Daniel averages 67.5 tackles per game, compared with J.L. Mann’s lighter defensive presence.
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Sacks & Blocks: Daniel also shows strength in line play with notable pancake blocks.
Players to Watch
For Daniel, Daimien Curry leads the rushing attack with 51 yards per game, while Jace Grass contributes 277.5 passing yards and 295 total yards per game. Trey Wimbley adds 97.5 receiving yards per contest. On defense, Scotty Kelly averages 7.5 tackles per game, providing stability up front.
J.L. Mann will rely on players such as JJ Foss, who contributes 1.5 points per game, though the team has yet to find consistent offensive rhythm.
Matchup Outlook
Daniel appears poised to leverage its balanced attack and statistical advantages on both sides of the ball. J.L. Mann will need to tighten its defense and spark the offense early to remain competitive. The game promises a test of Daniel’s scoring efficiency against J.L. Mann’s efforts to reverse an early-season slump.
