The Dorchester Academy varsity football team from St. George, SC, will host a non-conference matchup against Hilton Head Prep from Hilton Head Island, SC, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Hilton Head Prep vs Dorchester Academy

• Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM

• Location: Dorchester Academy, St. George, SC

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

Dorchester Academy Prepares for Showdown with Hilton Head Prep

As the high school football season heats up, Dorchester Academy (St. George, SC) will host Hilton Head Prep (Hilton Head Island, SC) in a non-conference matchup that could showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.

Season Records and Rankings

Dorchester Academy enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record, having outscored their opponents 55-14 in their opening contest. The team ranks 9,770th nationally and 182nd in South Carolina’s Class 5 standings. In contrast, Hilton Head Prep has struggled early in the season, sitting at 0-2 overall. Their defense has allowed 64 points over two games while scoring only 14. They are ranked 12,449th nationally and 228th in South Carolina’s Class 7 standings.

Scoring Trends

Dorchester Academy has demonstrated offensive balance and consistency across all four quarters, averaging 14 points in the first, 20 in the second, 15 in the third, and 6 in the fourth, culminating in 55 points. Hilton Head Prep, however, has struggled to maintain offensive momentum, scoring only in the second quarter for a total of 7 points.

Statistical Matchups

Dorchester Academy boasts a dominant ground game, averaging 394 rushing yards per game, complemented by 90 passing yards and 101 receiving yards per contest. Their defense has recorded 44 tackles and 1 sack per game. Hilton Head Prep’s stats are incomplete, but their early-season struggles suggest they will face challenges in keeping up with Dorchester Academy’s high-powered offense.

Key performers for Dorchester include:

• John Whetsell – 241 rushing yards per game (national rank #30)

• John Quattlebaum – 90 passing yards per game (national rank #4)

• Landon Holly – 44 receiving yards per game (national rank #2)

• Bradley Sievert – 7 tackles and 1 sack per game (national rank #18)

Hilton Head Prep’s statistical leaders are not yet standing out nationally, underscoring the uphill battle they face in this matchup.

Looking Ahead

With both teams having faced Beaufort Academy as a common opponent, Dorchester Academy’s more dominant performance positions them as the favorite. The Eagles’ offense, bolstered by standout individual performers, will aim to keep their perfect record intact. Hilton Head Prep will need to tighten up defensively and find a rhythm on offense to challenge Dorchester Academy on their home turf.

This Friday, all eyes will be on Dorchester Academy’s stadium as the Eagles look to continue their hot start and Hilton Head Prep searches for their first win of the season.