The Hartsville Red Foxes (8-1-1) will host the Beaufort Eagles (2-8) in a varsity football playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class AAAA tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Hartsville vs Beaufort
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class AAAA Football
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Game preview: Hartsville vs Beaufort

As the high school football season wraps up, the stark contrast between Beaufort and Hartsville teams’ performances offers a compelling narrative of triumph and challenge. Let’s break down the rankings, records, and key statistics for both teams during the 2024-2025 season.

Team Records & Performance

• Beaufort has struggled this season with a 2-8 overall record, including a 1-4 mark in region play. The Eagles have faced difficulty at home (0-5) and away (2-3), showing a win percentage of just 20% both overall and in region play. With 202 points scored and 288 points allowed, Beaufort has had challenges on both sides of the ball.
• Hartsville, on the other hand, has had an impressive run, finishing the regular season with a strong 8-1-1 record, including an undefeated 6-0 region performance. The Red Foxes have dominated both at home (4-0-1) and away (4-1), boasting a win percentage of 85%. Hartsville has scored 451 points, while allowing just 183.

Scoring Averages

Beaufort has struggled to put up points consistently, averaging just 20.2 points per game. The Eagles’ highest-scoring quarter tends to be the fourth (5.8 points), but they have struggled in the earlier periods, particularly in the first quarter (2.3 points per game).

Hartsville, however, has been an offensive juggernaut, averaging 45.1 points per game. The Red Foxes dominate in all four quarters, scoring a robust 17.2 points in the second quarter alone, and maintaining consistency throughout the game with a solid average in the final period (8.3 points).

Team Stat Comparison

• Beaufort’s offense has leaned on the running game, averaging 180.1 rushing yards per game, while their passing attack produces 159.3 yards per game. However, their defense has faced difficulties, with only 51 tackles per game and 1.2 sacks per game.
• Hartsville does not have detailed rushing statistics, but their overall offensive output of 339.4 total yards per game speaks volumes. Defensively, the Red Foxes have been effective, with a strong average of 51 tackles per game and a sack rate of 1.2 per game.

Key Players

• Beaufort‘s offensive production has been led by running back Elias Johnson (#24), who averages 73 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Samari Bonds (#1) leads the passing attack, averaging 151.9 yards per game, while wide receiver Jamarion Jackson (#84) has contributed 35.5 receiving yards per game.
• Hartsville‘s star player, quarterback Samari Bonds (#1), has also led his team’s offense, accumulating 214 total yards per game. On defense, linebacker Will Codding (#5) has been a standout with 8.3 tackles per game and has also contributed 0.4 sacks per game.

Record Breakdown

Both teams have had different paths this season:

• Beaufort has struggled with a 2-8 overall record, with more losses than wins, and a dismal 1-4 record in league play.
• Hartsville, in stark contrast, boasts an 8-1-1 overall record and has shown dominance in league play with a perfect 6-0 region record.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has been a season of growth and struggle for Beaufort, while Hartsville has soared to the top of their region. Beaufort’s challenge is to build on the successes of players like Elias Johnson and Samari Bonds, while Hartsville looks poised to continue their dominance. Despite their contrasting records, both teams have unique strengths and dedicated athletes, making this rivalry one to watch in the future.