The Gaffney (SC) varsity football team will host J.L. Mann (Greenville, SC) for a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Gaffney vs J.L. Mann
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Gaffney Hosts J.L. Mann in Early Season Showdown
As the 2025 high school football season kicks off, the Gaffney High School Indians prepare to host the J.L. Mann Green Wave in a non-conference matchup that promises excitement and a chance for both teams to shake off early-season rust. The game is set for Friday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Gaffney High School.
Both teams enter the game seeking their first win of the season. Gaffney (0-1) fell in their season opener, allowing 27 points while putting up 21. Meanwhile, J.L. Mann (0-1) also dropped their first game, giving up 46 points while scoring 21. Despite identical scoring in their openers, the quarter-by-quarter trends show different dynamics: Gaffney jumped out early with a strong first half, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and 7 in the second before being held scoreless in the second half. J.L. Mann, in contrast, struggled early but finished strong, putting up 7 points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth.
From a rankings perspective, Gaffney enters the matchup with a higher national standing at 451 compared to J.L. Mann’s 1,502. In South Carolina rankings, Gaffney is currently ranked 8th in the state, while J.L. Mann sits at 28th. Class-wise, Gaffney is in Class 5, while J.L. Mann competes in Class 17.
Neither team has yet faced any common opponents this season, and both have identical records when it comes to home and away games: Gaffney has yet to play at home, while J.L. Mann has played only one away game. Both squads are eager to gain early momentum and improve their standings before conference play intensifies.
Fans can expect a competitive game as Gaffney looks to leverage home-field advantage and early scoring capability, while J.L. Mann aims to finish strong and prove resilient despite last week’s setback. With both teams hungry for a win, Friday night promises a tightly contested matchup and a chance for a fresh start.
