The Westside High School varsity football team from Anderson, SC, will host a non-conference matchup against T.L. Hanna, also of Anderson, SC, tonight at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: T.L. Hanna vs Westside

• Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM

• Location: Westside High School

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

Westside and T.L. Hanna Open Season with Tough Losses

The Westside (Anderson, SC) and T.L. Hanna (Anderson, SC) varsity football teams both enter the 2025-26 season with the challenge of bouncing back after opening-week defeats. Despite the rough start, both squads remain determined to find their rhythm as the season progresses.

Current Rankings and Records
Westside enters the season ranked 536th nationally, 9th in South Carolina, and 3rd in their class. Their season opener resulted in a 49-7 loss, leaving their overall record at 0-1. T.L. Hanna, ranked 966th nationally, 18th in the state, and 10th in class, also fell in their season opener, losing 30-10, bringing their record to 0-1.

Scoring Summary
In their opening matchups, Westside put up 7 points in the first quarter but were shut out the rest of the game. T.L. Hanna struggled early, only scoring in the third quarter with 10 points. Both teams will be looking to improve consistency across all four quarters in their upcoming contests.

Offensive Performance
T.L. Hanna has averaged 128 rushing yards, 126 passing yards, and 254 total yards per game so far. Their standout player, Jaylon Watson (#16), leads the team with 45 rushing yards per game and 36 receiving yards per game, while quarterback Gavin Magin (#10) has thrown for 126 yards per game and totals 140 yards of offense per game. Westside is still seeking an offensive breakout, having scored only 7 points in their opener while allowing 49.

Upcoming Matchups
T.L. Hanna will host Wren on September 12, hoping to bounce back from their season-opening loss. Westside will face Wren later in the season on October 31. Both teams have yet to face common opponents and remain focused on improving their in-conference play.

Looking Ahead
Both Westside and T.L. Hanna will need to tighten their defenses and find consistency on offense if they hope to climb in the rankings. With a challenging schedule ahead, the local rivalry promises exciting matchups as each team seeks to rebound from a slow start.