Undefeated Fort Mill travels across town to Nation Ford Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18, for a rivalry matchup between two programs heading in opposite directions.
The Yellow Jackets (3-0) have outscored opponents 107-30 through three games. Nation Ford (0-4) has been outscored 183-42, the Falcons' worst start since 2022, according to the Fort Mill Sun.
Fort Mill is rolling.
Quarterback Harper Love threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the Yellow Jackets' 41-6 win over York on Friday, Sept. 11, according to Fort Mill Prep Sports. Running back Broden Mitcheson added 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Defensive back Keegan Heisler returned an interception 65 yards for a score, the Fort Mill Sun reported.
Fort Mill head coach Rob McNeely told Fort Mill Prep Sports on Saturday, Sept. 12, after the York win that his offense keeps improving. "Our offensive line gets better every week, the defense is playing really solid," McNeely said.
The Yellow Jackets opened the season with a 28-7 win over Clover on Aug. 21, then beat Catawba Ridge 38-17 on Aug. 28 for their first varsity football win over the Copperheads.
Nation Ford enters with four straight losses: Gilbert 21-14, South Pointe 56-0, Lugoff-Elgin 56-21 and Ridge View 50-7. Freshman quarterback Brooks Treble has been behind center since the Sept. 4 loss at Lugoff-Elgin, where he completed 21-of-36 passes with three touchdowns in his first high school game at any level. Senior Asher Beck moved to wide receiver, and junior backup Ben Falkner injured his shoulder, according to Fort Mill Prep Sports.
Nation Ford head coach Jake Bentley, speaking to Fort Mill Prep Sports on Saturday, Sept. 12, after the Ridge View loss, called the rivalry game a chance to reset. "It's hard when it's 50-7 … to continue to fight back. But that's what we have to do," Bentley said.
The game is one of 13 matchups WBTV will cover on Football Friday Night, with Nate Wimberly and Cam Gaskins providing scores and highlights starting at 11:20 p.m.
