The Westwood High School varsity football team (Blythewood, SC) will host Richland Northeast High School (Columbia, SC) for a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Game Details:
Richland Northeast vs Westwood
Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Westwood Looks to Stay Hot Against Winless Richland Northeast
Blythewood, SC – The Westwood varsity football team (1-1) will host Richland Northeast (0-2) this Friday in a non-conference matchup that pits two South Carolina squads with contrasting starts to the 2025 season.
Team Performance & Rankings
Westwood enters the contest ranked 4,277th nationally, 81st in South Carolina, and 41st in its class. The Wildcats have a balanced start to the season, posting a 1-1 overall record with a 1-1 mark on the road. They have scored 61 points while allowing just 30, reflecting a team that can strike offensively and defend efficiently.
Richland Northeast, meanwhile, has struggled early, falling to 0-2 overall, with a 0-1 road record. The Warriors rank 4,861st nationally, 93rd in the state, and 24th in class standings. Their offense has managed just 32 points while allowing 57, and they have yet to find consistency on either side of the ball.
Scoring Trends
Through two games, Westwood has averaged 30.5 points per contest, outpacing Richland Northeast’s 16 points per game. Westwood’s highest output comes in the second quarter, scoring an average of 13.5 points, while Richland Northeast has struggled to sustain momentum, averaging just 6.5 points in both the second and third quarters.
Key Players
Westwood’s offense is led by quarterback Carrington Carter, who averages 178.5 passing yards per game and 171.5 total yards. Rushing contributions come from Angelo Rios, with 67 yards per game, while Muhsin Yakubu leads the team in scoring with 9 points per game, above the national average of 4.6.
Richland Northeast has yet to see standout performances, with no individual surpassing the national averages in rushing, receiving, or total yards.
Common Opponents & Matchup Outlook
Both teams faced Spring Valley and A.C. Flora, with Westwood splitting games against these common opponents while Richland Northeast has yet to find victory. These results suggest that Westwood may hold a slight edge, but consistency will be key.
Conclusion
Friday’s matchup sets up as a test for Westwood to maintain momentum and for Richland Northeast to try and salvage a winless start. With home-field advantage and stronger offensive production, the Wildcats are favored, but football’s unpredictable nature ensures anything can happen on game day.
