The Ninety Six (SC) varsity football team will host a non-conference matchup against Ware Shoals (SC) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Ninety Six vs Ware Shoals
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Ware Shoals Travels to Ninety Six in Week 2 Showdown
The Ninety Six (SC) varsity football team is set to host Ware Shoals (SC) this Friday in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup. After opening their season with a 0-1 record, the Yellow Jackets will look to bounce back against a Ware Shoals team that has started the season strong at 1-0.
Team Profiles
Ware Shoals enters the contest riding momentum from a commanding 44-6 win in their season opener. The Gators have been impressive on both sides of the ball, averaging 269 rushing yards and 178 passing yards per game, totaling 447 yards of offense per outing. Defensively, they have held opponents to just 6 points while averaging 81 tackles and 7 sacks per game.
Ninety Six, meanwhile, is still searching for its first points of the season after a 28-0 loss in their opener. Their offensive production has yet to find its rhythm, and the team will rely heavily on adjustments from coaching staff to spark a turnaround at home.
Players to Watch
For Ware Shoals, senior running back Altavis Evans has been a standout performer, averaging 158 total yards per game. Quarterback Jayden Johnson is managing the passing game efficiently with 100 yards per outing, while Ry’keem Robinson leads the receiving corps with 107 yards per game. Defensively, Elijah Brown has been a tackling machine with 17 tackles in just one game, and Charles Callaham has contributed 2 sacks.
Ninety Six will need contributions from multiple players to keep pace with the high-powered Gators. While specific statistical leaders have yet to emerge for the Yellow Jackets, the team’s success will hinge on execution and turnovers.
Matchup Analysis
Ware Shoals appears to have the edge in nearly every statistical category. With a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense, the Gators are poised to control both the line of scrimmage and the tempo of the game. Ninety Six will need a strong game plan, opportunistic plays, and home-field energy to compete effectively.
