Thursday’s early look: Prep football games set for Friday in the Rock Hill region

There are 10 games on this week’s football schedule. All but one of the area teams will see action.

Here’s the rundown:

Rock Hill (1-1, 2-5) at Nation Ford (0-2, 1-6)

Rock Hill is coming off a Friday night win, while Nation Ford must turn things around in a hurry. Both teams are seeking to stay in the playoff picture.

Listen: 94.3 FM

Spring Valley (1-1, 3-4) at Fort Mill (0-2, 0-7)

Fort Mill played well last week in its loss, and they need a win to have any chance of staying in the playoff picture. Fort Mill has played well in spots, and they will need a complete game against a tough Spring Valley team.

Listen: Comporium Channel 103

Clover (2-0, 4-3) at Blythewood (2-0, 5-2)

This is a battle for first place in Region 3-5A. Clover has won three in a row and looked impressive in doing it. Blythewood comes into the game with a pair of decisive region victories. Clover’s offense is talented, but the key for a win is their defense. It must contain Blythewood’s explosive offense.

Listen: WRHI.com

York (0-2, 4-3) at Northwestern (2-0, 6-1)

Northwestern has been impressive all season, but especially in its first two region games. York is reeling from two region losses, and they desperately need a victory to stay in the playoff race.

Listen: 100.1 FM/1340 AM

Indian Land (1-1, 5-2) at South Pointe (1-1, 5-2)

This game will be a battle for positioning in the playoff picture. South Pointe is coming off a win last week, while Indian Land must regroup in a hurry after last week’s loss. Neither team can afford a loss, and that makes this contest very crucial.

Listen: 104.1 FM

Lancaster (0-2, 3-4) at Catawba Ridge (2-0, 7-0)

Catawba Ridge is rolling, while Lancaster comes into the game with three straight losses. Catawba Ridge must continue its efficiency on both sides of the ball. Lancaster played well last week, but they must regroup and put the last three weeks behind them.

Listen: 107.1 FM

Chester (2-0, 5-3) at Emerald (0-1, 4-3)

Chester is tied for the top spot in the region. Chester is coming off a big win while Emerald is reeling from a loss to Woodruff. Chester must not overlook Emerald this week. They need a win to set up a showdown with Clinton next week for the region title.

Listen: 90.3 FM

Andrew Jackson (2-0, 5-2) at Pageland Central (1-1, 4-3)

Andrew Jackson is on a five-game winning streak and gets better every week. Andrew Jackson can stay at least tied for first place in the region with a win. That is plenty of incentive to put together a complete game.

Chesterfield (1-1, 3-3) at Buford (1-1, 6-1)

Buford got back on the winning track last week, while Chesterfield got blown out. Playing at home is a great advantage for Buford, but they must get back to the consistency they had in the early part of the season.

Great Falls (0-2, 2-6) at Lewisville (1-0, 6-1)

This is a rivalry game. Records do not matter. Lewisville is playing well on both sides of the ball, while Great Falls must turn things around quickly. Lewisville can stay in a tie for the top spot in the region with a win. Great Falls needs a win, because a loss almost certainly would end their playoff chances.

This story was originally published October 13, 2022 at 10:20 AM.