Charleston Metro Football: Week 1 Roundup!
What a weekend for football in the Lowcountry! From thrilling high school matchups to intense college gridiron battles, fans in the Charleston Metro Area had plenty to cheer (and commiserate) about. Let’s dive into the action!
High School Upsets, Shutouts, and Overtime Thrillers!
The local high school scene delivered some incredible drama this past weekend. Here’s a look at the scores:
- Ashley Ridge 37, Cane Bay 23
- Fort Dorchester 15, Goose Creek 14
- Berkeley 52, Winter Park 45
- South Florence 22, Summerville 21 F/OT
- West Ashley 31, May River 30 F/OT
- Stratford 42, Daniel 26
- James Island 31, Hilton Head 8
- Wando 23, Hanahan 20
- Lucy G. Beckham 35, Philip Simmons 15
- Woodland 20, Colleton County 7
- Bishop England 70, St. John’s 0
- Calvary Day 59, Oceanside Collegiate 49
- Timberland 34, Lake City 24
- Academic Magnet 28, Military Magnet 0
- Cross 37, North Charleston 6
- Lee Central 51, Burke 6
- Savannah Country Day 13, Porter-Gaud 6
- Colleton Prep 30, Thomas Heyward 13
- Hammond 20, Pinewood 16
- Northwood 54, First Baptist 16
College Action: Mixed Results for Local Teams
Our local college teams also hit the field, facing some tough competition:
- The No. 13 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Virginia Tech 24-11 in their season opener in Atlanta. A great start for the Gamecocks!
- The Citadel faced a formidable challenge, losing their season opener at home to the No. 1 ranked North Dakota State, 38-0.
- Charleston Southern University also faced a tough road test, falling to Vanderbilt 45-3.
