Fort Mill built a 19-7 halftime lead and lost it, falling 32-19 to South Pointe on Monday, Aug. 31, as girls high school flag football made its debut in York County.
The Yellow Jackets struck on the very first play of the season. Running back Abbey S. broke free and went the distance for a touchdown, according to the Tega Cay Sun. Fort Mill kept scoring and carried a 19-7 advantage into the break.
South Pointe shut the Yellow Jackets out after halftime.
The Stallions tightened their defense in the second half and outscored Fort Mill 25-0 to pull away for the 32-19 win. Fort Mill did not reach the end zone again after the break.
At District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill, Catawba Ridge traveled to face Legion Collegiate Academy in a 5:30 p.m. kickoff. That game stayed tight from start to finish.
The Copperheads led 12-7 in the closing minute when Legion intercepted a Catawba Ridge pass with about 30 seconds left on the clock. The turnover gave the Lancers a chance to win it. Legion got two plays off its final drive. As the offense lined up for a Hail Mary attempt, time expired, and Catawba Ridge escaped with the 12-7 victory.
Elsewhere on opening night, York played Nation Ford and Rock Hill faced cross-town rival Northwestern. Scores from those games were not available.
Monday's contests marked the first girls flag football games played in York County. The Tega Cay Sun reported the games as part of the sport's inaugural season under the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL).
Fort Mill, Catawba Ridge, South Pointe and Legion Collegiate Academy are all scheduled to return to the field the week of Sept. 7. Dates, opponents and game sites are posted through each school's athletic department.
