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From James Island’s breakthrough victory to Hough’s 12‑sack onslaught, the first week of South Carolina high school football set a dramatic tone for the season, while weather forced postponements of three Top 25 matchups.
From rematches between national powerhouses to the return of a championship-winning coach, the opening week of high school football features elite matchups and storylines that could shape the title race.
The 2026 high school football season opened with high‑profile games, rematches and new quarterback leads that promise to shape national rankings and championship hopes.