Emerald vs. Woodruff Football Preview

The Emerald High School varsity football team from Greenwood, SC, hosts a non-conference matchup against Woodruff, SC, tonight at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Woodruff vs Emerald

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

• Location: Emerald High School

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

Emerald looks to defend its home turf in this exciting Friday night contest

Emerald and Woodruff Both Undefeated as They Prepare for Showdown

The stage is set for an exciting matchup as the Emerald (Greenwood, SC) and Woodruff (SC) varsity football teams, both undefeated at 2-0, prepare to face each other. With strong starts to the season, both squads have demonstrated offensive firepower and defensive resilience, setting the tone for a thrilling contest.

Season Overview

Woodruff, ranked 2,709th nationally and 59th in South Carolina Class 6, has opened the season with wins in both of their games, scoring 67 points while allowing 40. Emerald, ranked 4,956th nationally and 98th in SC Class 26, has also begun 2-0, with a dominant defensive showing, allowing only 7 points while scoring 56.

Scoring Trends

Looking at scoring by quarters, Woodruff has been strongest in the second and third quarters, averaging 15 and 10 points respectively. Emerald has mirrored this trend in the second quarter with 14 points but maintains a more balanced attack throughout the game. Overall, Woodruff averages 33.5 points per game compared to Emerald’s 28.0.

Offensive and Defensive Stats

Emerald boasts a slight advantage on the ground with 158 rushing yards per game versus Woodruff’s 128. Passing favors Woodruff (150.5 yards per game) over Emerald (108.5), but Emerald still maintains a total yardage close to Woodruff with 266.5 yards per game. Defensively, Emerald has been more active, recording 110.5 tackles per game, compared to 66.5 for Woodruff. Sacks per game are similar, with Woodruff averaging 2.5 and Emerald 2.0.

Team Leaders

Woodruff’s standout player, Aiden Gibson (#32), leads the team in rushing (98.5 yards/game), receiving (92 yards/game), total yards (190.5), and points (15). For Emerald, quarterback Beau Hite (#4) has been a key contributor with 108.5 passing yards per game and 133.5 total yards per game, while Christopher Dean (#0) leads the ground game with 110 yards per game.

Common Opponents

While both teams have yet to face all the same opponents, Fountain Inn is a notable common matchup. Woodruff defeated them convincingly 46-27. Emerald has not yet played them this season, making their head-to-head potential an interesting storyline.

Looking Ahead

With both teams undefeated, this matchup will be pivotal for their early-season rankings and momentum. Woodruff has demonstrated explosive offensive capabilities, while Emerald has combined a strong defense with balanced offensive production. Fans can expect a tightly contested game that could come down to key plays and turnovers.