The South Pointe High School varsity football team (Rock Hill, SC) will host a non-conference matchup against West Charlotte High School (Charlotte, NC) tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Game Details:

• Teams: West Charlotte vs South Pointe

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

• Location: South Pointe High School

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

South Pointe vs. West Charlotte: Previewing a Non-Conference Clash

This Friday, September 5, the South Pointe High School varsity football team (Rock Hill, SC) will host West Charlotte High School (Charlotte, NC) in a non-conference matchup that promises to be a competitive showdown. Both teams enter the contest with identical 1-1 records, but their statistics and styles of play suggest a fascinating battle on both sides of the ball.

Team Rankings & Records

West Charlotte holds a national ranking of 190, placing them in Class 3, while South Pointe is ranked 393 nationally in Class 2. The Warriors have split their season so far, losing at home and winning on the road, with 74 points scored and 28 allowed. South Pointe mirrors the 1-1 mark, winning at home but falling in their lone away game, scoring 38 points and allowing 20.

Scoring Trends

West Charlotte has been consistent across quarters, averaging 37 points per game with a scoring breakdown of 10.5 in the first quarter, 9.5 in the second, and 7 in both the third and fourth. They have also shown resilience in overtime, averaging six points in OT. South Pointe’s scoring has been more sporadic, with a total of 19 points per game and notable struggles in the second (3.5 points) and fourth (1.5 points) quarters.

Statistical Comparison

The matchup pits West Charlotte’s passing-heavy offense against South Pointe’s run-oriented attack:

• Rushing Yards: South Pointe leads with 191.5 per game versus 103 for West Charlotte.

• Passing Yards: West Charlotte averages 225.5 per game, compared to South Pointe’s 144.5.

• Total Yards: Both teams are nearly even, with South Pointe slightly ahead at 336 yards per game versus 328.5 for West Charlotte.

• Defense & Impact: South Pointe has the edge in tackles (57 vs. 46) and sacks (7 vs. 2.5), while West Charlotte has a slight scoring advantage (15 points per game vs. 5).

Key Players to Watch

• West Charlotte: Quarterback Jamouri Nichols leads the team with 214 passing yards per game and 239.5 total yards, while Emory McClain Jr. contributes 47 rushing yards per game. Receiver Donte Nicholson adds 82 yards per game and 6 points per game.

• South Pointe: J’zavien Currence is the standout player, posting 71 rushing yards and 144 passing yards per game, for a total of 215 yards. Defensive leader Kj Burg adds 8.5 tackles per game, while Anthony Baxter contributes 12 pancake blocks.

Record Breakdown & Outlook

Both teams have identical overall records, but matchups by location differ: South Pointe is undefeated at home (1-0) while West Charlotte has yet to secure a home win (0-1). West Charlotte has the edge in out-of-state experience, while South Pointe has been dominant within the state. This matchup will not only test South Pointe’s ability to run the ball against a balanced West Charlotte defense but also West Charlotte’s passing game against a tenacious South Pointe front.

With both teams showing strengths in different areas—South Pointe in rushing and defensive disruption, West Charlotte in passing and scoring—the game is set to be a tactical chess match with plenty of excitement for fans.