The John Paul II varsity football team from Ridgeland, SC, will host Bethesda Academy from Savannah, GA, in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Bethesda Academy vs John Paul II

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

• Location: John Paul II High School, Ridgeland, SC

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

John Paul II Prepares to Host Bethesda Academy in Non-Conference Clash

The John Paul II varsity football team (Ridgeland, SC) is set to host Bethesda Academy (Savannah, GA) in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup this Friday. Both teams enter the game with strong starts to their respective seasons, making this showdown one fans won’t want to miss.

Season Records & Rankings
Bethesda Academy comes into the game undefeated at 1-0, holding a national ranking of 4,673 in Georgia. The team has already shown its offensive firepower, posting 53 points in their opening victory over Hilton Head Christian Academy.

John Paul II enters the game with a 2-1 record and a 6th-class ranking in South Carolina. The Raiders have been strong at home (2-0) but are still seeking their first away victory. Despite a slightly uneven start, the team has shown resilience and the ability to score in key moments.

Team Stats & Averages
Bethesda Academy has been dominant across the board, averaging 303 rushing yards and 225 passing yards per game for a total of 528 yards of offense. They also lead with 53 points per game, 55 tackles per game, and 5 sacks per game. Quarter-by-quarter, the team has been most explosive in the second quarter, scoring an average of 22 points.

John Paul II has struggled comparatively, averaging 209.7 rushing yards and just 44.3 passing yards per game, with a total offense of 254 yards. The Raiders have scored an average of 16.7 points per game and have tallied just 0.7 sacks per contest. Their scoring has been concentrated in the fourth quarter, suggesting strong late-game efforts.

Key Players
Bethesda Academy’s offense is led by Jordan Cheever (#6), who averages 234 rushing yards and 299 total yards per game. Quarterback Jordan Turner (#2) has thrown for 225 yards per game, while Ralo Wesley (#3) leads the receiving corps with 104 yards per game. On defense, Isaiah Jones (#9) contributes 10 tackles per game, while Jeffrey Armstrong (#8) leads with 2 sacks per game.

For John Paul II, Andrew Boyden (#40) leads the ground game with 112 rushing yards per contest, while Alan Wolf (#5) contributes 44.3 passing yards per game. Jadon Inabinett (#4) leads the receiving game with 24.3 yards per game. On defense, Zachary Moulton (#2) averages 10 tackles per game, and Sean Phalen (#26) records 1 sack per game.

Common Opponents
Both teams have Hilton Head Christian Academy and Hilton Head Prep on their schedules, but only Bethesda Academy has played these matchups so far. Bethesda defeated Hilton Head Christian 53-28 in their season opener. John Paul II will face these teams later in the season, giving this game added intrigue as a measure of each team’s strength against shared opponents.

Matchup Outlook
This game presents a classic contrast of styles: Bethesda Academy’s high-powered, balanced offense versus John Paul II’s opportunistic scoring and resilient defense. While the Raiders face a statistical disadvantage in yardage and scoring averages, home-field advantage and late-game tenacity could make this a closer contest than numbers suggest.

Fans can expect a fast-paced and competitive game as both teams look to establish momentum early in the season.