The Pendleton (SC) varsity football team will host a non-conference matchup against Keenan (Columbia, SC) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Pendleton vs Keenan
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Keenan Tops Pendleton in Non-Conference Clash, 30-21

The Keenan High School football team (Columbia, SC) opened their 2025-26 season with a 30-21 victory over Pendleton High School in a non-conference matchup, showcasing a strong rushing attack and balanced offensive production.

Game Overview
Keenan jumped out to an early lead, scoring 8 points in the first quarter and building on that momentum with 16 points in the second. Pendleton struggled to keep pace, managing only 7 points in each of the second, third, and fourth quarters. By the final whistle, Keenan had secured a 30-21 win.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring:

• Keenan: Q1 – 8, Q2 – 16, Q3 – 6, Q4 – 0, Final – 30

• Pendleton: Q1 – 0, Q2 – 7, Q3 – 7, Q4 – 7, Final – 21

Statistical Comparison
Keenan’s offense dominated both on the ground and through the air, amassing 305 total yards compared to Pendleton’s 203. The running game proved particularly effective, with Keenan averaging 222 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, Pendleton managed 125 rushing yards and 78 passing yards, indicating a balanced but less explosive offense.

Key Performers
Keenan’s Hunter O’Neal led the charge, contributing 183 rushing yards and matching his total yards per game mark. Quarterback Jamauri Johnson added 83 passing yards, while Marcus Simpson Jr. chipped in 43 receiving yards. Defensively, Darius Dixon recorded 15 tackles to help stifle Pendleton’s attack.

Pendleton relied on Bray Spear, who averaged 69 rushing yards per game, and Jackson Allmon, who threw for 78 yards and totaled 99 yards of offense. Melo Mattress led the receiving corps with 37 yards.

Season Outlook
Keenan improves to 1-0 overall, starting the season with momentum and confidence. Pendleton, meanwhile, drops to 0-1 but showed resilience by scoring in three of the four quarters and maintaining competitiveness throughout.

Both teams will look to build on their performance as the season progresses, with Keenan aiming to maintain their winning start and Pendleton seeking to rebound in their next contest.