An early look: Here’s what big prep football games are scheduled this week

There are 10 games on this week’s football schedule. All but two of the 16 area schools will be in action this Friday night.

Fort Mill (0-1, 0-6) at Rock Hill (0-1, 1-5)

Both teams need a win to gain some confidence and keep pace in the playoff picture. Rock Hill played well in its region opener last week. Both teams have been inconsistent. The home field advantage could prove to be the difference in this one.

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Blythewood (1-0, 4-2) at Nation Ford (0-1, 1-5)

Nation Ford is coming off a tough loss, while Blythewood is riding high after a big region victory. Nation Ford needs a win to get some momentum and keep pace in the postseason picture.

Listen: Comporium Channel 103

Clover (1-0, 3-3) at Spring Valley (1-0, 3-3)

Both teams are coming off big wins last week. Clover has momentum heading into this game as they have won three of their last four games. Spring Valley is always tough at home.

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Northwestern (1-0, 5-1) at Indian Land (1-0, 5-1)

Both teams can light up the scoreboard. The winner will at least have a share of first place in the region. This should be one of the better games in the state this week.

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South Pointe (0-1, 4-2) at Lancaster (0-1, 3-3)

South Pointe has lost its last two games. Lancaster is coming off a big loss last week. Neither team can afford a loss because it would push them down a notch in the playoff race.

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York (0-1, 4-2) at Catawba Ridge (1-0, 6-0)

Catawba Ridge is playing at home and is undefeated. They need to avoid a let down after knocking off South Pointe last week. York suffered a tough loss last week and needs to put that behind them. York can not afford another loss this early in the region season.

Listen: 104.1 FM

Chester (1-0, 4-3) at Union County (0-1, 2-4)

Chester got a hard-fought win last week. The win got them started on the right foot in the region, and gave their confidence a boost. Union County is reeling from a 61-7 loss to Clinton last week. Chester must be ready and not overlook this week’s opponent.

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Andrew Jackson (1-0, 4-2) at Chesterfield (1-0, 3-2)

Andrew Jackson has won four straight and improved every week in making that happen. They will need another solid outing when they play on the road. Chesterfield is fresh from a six point win over North Central.

North Central (0-1, 0-6) at Buford (0-1, 5-1)

Buford has played well all season. They need to put last week’s loss behind them and get back to the type of execution they showed in the first five games. They can not afford to take this week’s opponent lightly. Playing at home will be an advantage for Buford.

Great Falls (0-1, 2-5) at CA Johnson (0-1, 3-4)

This is a must win for Great Falls. They need a win to get some confidence, but also to stay in the race for a playoff spot. Playing on the road will make the task even more difficult.

This story was originally published October 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM.