The South Aiken High School varsity football team will host a conference matchup against North Augusta tonight at 7:30 p.m. The game takes place at South Aiken High School.

Game Details:

• Matchup: North Augusta vs South Aiken

• Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

• Location: South Aiken High School

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

North Augusta vs. South Aiken: Previewing the Week 3 Showdown

The South Carolina high school football season continues to heat up as North Augusta (25-26) travels to face South Aiken (25-26) in what promises to be a competitive matchup. Both teams enter the contest with early-season momentum, but differing styles and statistics make this clash especially intriguing.

Season Records and Rankings
North Augusta comes in undefeated at 2-0, including a 1-0 record on the road, scoring 64 points while allowing just 10. The Yellow Jackets are ranked 683 nationally, 11th in the state, and 4th in Class 4.

South Aiken has a 1-1 record, going 1-0 at home but 0-1 on the road. The Thoroughbreds have put up 59 points and allowed 47, placing them 4,648th nationally, 89th in South Carolina, and 22nd in Class 4.

Scoring Trends
North Augusta has consistently increased their offensive output as games progress, averaging 7 points in the first quarter, 5 in the second, 8 in the third, and 12 in the fourth, culminating in an average of 32 points per game. South Aiken, meanwhile, shows a strong start in the first half but slows in the third quarter, averaging 14 points in the first quarter, 7 in the second, 0 in the third, and 7 in the fourth, for an average of 29.5 points per game.

Team Statistics
North Augusta leads in nearly every offensive category, averaging 277 passing yards and 346.5 total yards per game. South Aiken’s offense relies more heavily on the run, with 69.5 rushing yards per game, but has yet to match the Jackets’ explosive passing attack.

Defensively, both teams show solid fundamentals, with North Augusta averaging 68.5 tackles per game and 0.5 sacks per game, matching South Aiken’s sack rate.

Key Players to Watch
North Augusta’s offense is spearheaded by quarterback #2 Tommy Burns III, who averages 277 passing yards and 265 total yards per game. Receiver #7 Kyson McLeod is a significant target, hauling in 121 yards per game. Linebacker #11 Connor Hamilton leads the defensive charge with 8.5 tackles per game, while #1 Ray Harris contributes 0.5 sacks per game.

South Aiken will rely heavily on #23 Kaeleb O’Berry for the running game, contributing 65.5 rushing yards per game, while hoping their balanced scoring can keep pace with North Augusta’s high-flying offense.

Upcoming Matchups and Implications
This game marks the first meeting between the two schools this season, with both teams aiming to assert dominance in their conference. North Augusta has a strong non-league start and looks to extend its undefeated streak, while South Aiken seeks to rebound from an early loss on the road and maintain its home-field advantage.

The winner of this matchup will gain momentum heading into a critical stretch of the season that includes games against Gilbert, Gray Collegiate Academy, and Aiken.

Prediction Outlook
Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring affair. North Augusta’s passing attack could prove challenging for South Aiken’s defense, but the Thoroughbreds’ ability to start strong and capitalize on home-field advantage may keep the game close. This contest is shaping up as one of the more competitive showdowns in early-season South Carolina football.