The South Columbus High School varsity football team, located in Tabor City, NC, will host a non-conference matchup against Loris High School (SC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Game Details:
Matchup: Loris vs South Columbus High School
Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM

Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

South Columbus vs. Loris: Undefeated Teams Set for Early-Season Clash

This Friday, September 5, the South Columbus (Tabor City, NC) varsity football team will host Loris (SC) in what promises to be a thrilling non-conference matchup between two undefeated squads. Both teams enter the game with perfect 2-0 records, setting the stage for an intense showdown.

Team Rankings and Overview
Loris, ranked 68th in South Carolina and 3,553rd nationally in the 2025-26 season, has demonstrated a high-powered offense, scoring 84 points while allowing just 14 in their first two games. South Columbus, slightly lower on the national scale at 9,738th and 297th in North Carolina, has been equally impressive, putting up 83 points and conceding 41. Both teams boast a 100% win rate, though South Columbus has the advantage of a home game in this matchup.

Scoring Trends
Loris has shown an explosive scoring pattern in the early quarters, averaging 7 points in the first, 14 in the second, and 7 in the third, finishing with 42 points per game. South Columbus has maintained a balanced scoring approach, with consistent points across each quarter, averaging 41.5 points per game. This balance could be key in keeping pace with Loris’s aggressive offense.

Statistical Comparisons

• Rushing Yards: Loris leads slightly with 170 yards per game versus South Columbus’s 163.5.

• Passing & Receiving: Loris averages 179 passing yards and 179 receiving yards per game, demonstrating a versatile attack, while South Columbus boasts strong total yardage at 333.5 yards per game.

• Defense: Both teams are evenly matched in tackles per game at 57.5, but South Columbus has a higher sack average (4.0 per game) compared to Loris (1.5), which could be pivotal in disrupting Loris’s passing game.

Key Players
For Loris, standout performers include #3 Makel Stephens with 94.5 rushing yards per game, #7 Zamire Gerald with 138.5 passing yards, and #1 Jacobien Lewis averaging 75.5 receiving yards. South Columbus relies on #6 Rylan Norris, a tackle machine with 12 per game, and #24 William Dove, who leads the team with 1 sack per game. Quarterback #7 Zamire Gerald is also a dual-threat for Loris, averaging 143.5 total yards per game.

Record Breakdown
Both teams are undefeated in non-league play and have yet to face each other. South Columbus has been dominant on home turf (1-0) while Loris is undefeated on the road (2-0). The game is also notable for pitting in-state South Columbus against out-of-state Loris, adding an extra layer of regional pride to the matchup.

Outlook
With both teams firing on all cylinders, fans can expect a tightly contested, high-energy game. Loris’s explosive scoring and balanced attack will challenge South Columbus’s stout defense and versatile offense. Whether it’s South Columbus defending their home field or Loris continuing their perfect start on the road, this Friday’s game is shaping up to be a must-watch early-season clash.