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RiversideHillcrest

Warriors
14
Rams
35

The Hillcrest (Simpsonville, SC) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Riverside (Greer, SC) by a score of 35-14.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Riverside077014
Hillcrest7147735
Final score provided by S. OReilly.
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Box Score Stats

Riverside (25-26)

Hillcrest (25-26)
66
Total Plays
62
20
First Downs
21
10
Penalties
13
73
Penalty Yards
130

Game Stats

Riverside (25-26)

Hillcrest (25-26)

Riverside

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1524152.62510.11177.1
6Gideon Merhib (Jr)1524152.62510.11177.1
Hillcrest

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1721250.81014.73149138.9
9Jackson Free (Jr)1721250.81014.73149138.9
Riverside

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals312096.72211
1Keyon Knowles (Jr)171277.52211
6Gideon Merhib (Jr)13786.000
18Aidan Zaccardi (Sr)144.040
Hillcrest

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals361995.55102
0Nydarrian Allen (So)16885.52001
1Josh Smith (Sr)13443.4100
9Jackson Free (Jr)56613.25101
12T. ''tbook'' Booker (Jr)210.520
Riverside

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1414310.2251
2Camilo Morrison (Sr)7669.4201
5J. Speedy Taylor (Sr)45513.825
8Cooper Adams (So)11717.0170
14P. Stevenson (So)144.040
18Aidan Zaccardi (Sr)111.01
Hillcrest

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1725014.7493
2Logan Moore (Sr)48621.5491
3Tyler Tolbert (Jr)199.09
4Ny'jai Harris (Sr)24623.0311
6Jk Stroud (Sr)33110.3161
7Kadyn Stevenson (Fr)67312.239
21Malachi Pickens (Sr)155.05

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Riverside has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Hillcrest

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
10Chris Briggs (Sr)11
Riverside

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals209143352
1Keyon Knowles (Jr)1270127
2Camilo Morrison (Sr)06666
5J. Speedy Taylor (Sr)5555
6Gideon Merhib (Jr)78078
8Cooper Adams (So)01717
14P. Stevenson (So)44
18Aidan Zaccardi (Sr)415
Hillcrest

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals199250190468
0Nydarrian Allen (So)8888
1Josh Smith (Sr)4444
2Logan Moore (Sr)8686
3Tyler Tolbert (Jr)99
4Ny'jai Harris (Sr)4646
6Jk Stroud (Sr)311546
7Kadyn Stevenson (Fr)7373
9Jackson Free (Jr)6666
10Chris Briggs (Sr)404
12T. ''tbook'' Booker (Jr)11
21Malachi Pickens (Sr)55
Riverside

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals209152143361
1Keyon Knowles (Jr)12700127
2Camilo Morrison (Sr)006666
5J. Speedy Taylor (Sr)05555
6Gideon Merhib (Jr)781520230
8Cooper Adams (So)001717
14P. Stevenson (So)044
18Aidan Zaccardi (Sr)415
Hillcrest

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals199250250449
0Nydarrian Allen (So)8888
1Josh Smith (Sr)4444
2Logan Moore (Sr)8686
3Tyler Tolbert (Jr)99
4Ny'jai Harris (Sr)4646
6Jk Stroud (Sr)3131
7Kadyn Stevenson (Fr)7373
9Jackson Free (Jr)66250316
12T. ''tbook'' Booker (Jr)11
21Malachi Pickens (Sr)55

Kickoffs

Riverside has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Hillcrest

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals634257.0604
27Easton Demarski (Jr)634257.0604

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Riverside has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Hillcrest

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals2199.515100.0019
6Jk Stroud (Sr)11515.01515
10Chris Briggs (Sr)144.04100.004
Riverside

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals160
2Camilo Morrison (Sr)160
Hillcrest

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530535
0Nydarrian Allen (So)166
2Logan Moore (Sr)166
4Ny'jai Harris (Sr)166
6Jk Stroud (Sr)166
9Jackson Free (Jr)166
27Easton Demarski (Jr)55

PATs and Field Goals

Riverside has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Hillcrest

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.05
27Easton Demarski (Jr)551.05
Riverside

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals111
1Keyon Knowles (Jr)10
2Camilo Morrison (Sr)011
Hillcrest

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals235
0Nydarrian Allen (So)11
2Logan Moore (Sr)11
4Ny'jai Harris (Sr)11
6Jk Stroud (Sr)11
9Jackson Free (Jr)11
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Recap Video

Game Story

South Carolina High School Football - Hillcrest prevails Riverside

November 7, 2025: Simpsonville, SC 29681

In Friday's non-league match, the host Hillcrest Rams football squad scored a good 35-14 triumph over the Riverside Warriors.

The Rams (8-3) will now prepare for their match against Indian Land (Fort Mill, SC). The Warriors come into the non-league match with a 9-1 record. In their last battle, Indian Land was dropped by Northwestern (Rock Hill, SC), 51-13, in a league battle.

The Warriors now own a 4-7 record.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

Hill-- Jackson Free 51 yard TD run DeMarski kick

Second Quarter

Riv-- Keyon Knowles 3 yard TD run Hall kick
Hill-- Ny'Jai Harris 31 yard TD pass from Jackson Free DeMarski kick
Hill-- J. K. Stroud 16 yard TD pass from Free DeMarski kick

Third Quarter

Hill-- Logan Moore 49 yard TD pass from Free DeMarski kick
Riv-- Camilo Morrison 9 yard TD pass from Gideon Merhib Hall kick

Fourth Quarter

Hill-- Ny Allen 2 yard TD run DeMarski kick

Mike OxlongWarriors Reporter
Siobhan OReillyRams Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 7 The scorer has checked in. Riverside 0, Hillcrest 7
    Posted @ 7:47p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 7:47p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:47p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Cold
    Posted @ 7:47p
  5. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Riverside 0, Hillcrest 7
    Posted @ 8:01p
  6. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Riverside2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Riverside - 6 Yd Rushing TD. Riverside 6, Hillcrest 7
    Posted @ 8:05p
  7. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Riverside2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Riverside - PAT Good. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 7
    Posted @ 8:06p
  8. 7 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Hillcrest2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Hillcrest - #9 Jackson Free 17 Yd pass completed to #4 Christian Sumner for a TD. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 13
    Posted @ 8:29p
  9. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Hillcrest2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Hillcrest - #27 Easton Demarski PAT Good. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 14
    Posted @ 8:29p
  10. 7 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Hillcrest2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Hillcrest - #9 Jackson Free 11 Yd pass completed to #6 Mesheon Jones for a TD. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 20
    Posted @ 8:42p
  11. 7 - 21

    Made Point After

    Hillcrest2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Hillcrest - #27 Easton Demarski PAT Good. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 21
    Posted @ 8:42p
  12. 7 - 21

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Riverside 7, Hillcrest 21
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:48p
  13. 7 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Hillcrest3rd Quarter
    Hillcrest to kick off to Riverside.
    Posted @ 9:08p
  14. 7 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Hillcrest3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Hillcrest - #9 Jackson Free 35 Yd pass completed to #4 Christian Sumner for a TD. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 27
    Posted @ 9:16p
  15. 7 - 28

    Made Point After

    Hillcrest3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Hillcrest - PAT Good. Riverside 7, Hillcrest 28
    Posted @ 9:16p
  16. 13 - 28

    Passing Touchdown

    Riverside3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Riverside - 9 Yd pass completed for a TD. Riverside 13, Hillcrest 28
    Posted @ 9:32p
  17. 14 - 28

    Made Point After

    Riverside3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Riverside - PAT Good. Riverside 14, Hillcrest 28
    Posted @ 9:32p
  18. 14 - 28

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Riverside 14, Hillcrest 28
    Posted @ 9:46p
  19. 14 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hillcrest4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Hillcrest - #0 Nydarrian Allen with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Riverside 14, Hillcrest 34
    Posted @ 10:09p
  20. 14 - 35

    Made Point After

    Hillcrest4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Hillcrest - #27 Easton Demarski PAT Good. Riverside 14, Hillcrest 35
    Posted @ 10:10p
  21. 14 - 35

    Two-Minute Warning

    Riverside4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Riverside has the ball. Riverside 14, Hillcrest 35
    Posted @ 10:13p
  22. 14 - 35

    End of Game

    Final
    Riverside 14, Hillcrest 35
    Posted @ 10:19p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon 11/7 Highlights vs Riverside 3:35

Players of the Game

Riverside (25-26)

Riverside has not selected any Players of the Game.

Hillcrest (25-26)

Congratulations to #9 Jackson Free (overall), #0 Nydarrian Allen (offensive) and #27 Easton Demarski (special teams) for being selected the Hillcrest Football Players of the Game.

Riverside @ Hillcrest Football Game Info

Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 @ 7:30p
Hillcrest High School
The Hillcrest (Simpsonville, SC) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Riverside (Greer, SC) by a score of 35-14.

Scoretracker Providers

Mike OxlongWarriors Reporter
Siobhan OReillyRams Reporter

Matchup Video

Rankings & Records

Riverside (25-26)

NationalSCClass
5,2159638
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
4-73-43-21-5.364.429276334

Hillcrest (25-26)

NationalSCClass
2,3783922
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
8-45-25-13-3.667.714428236

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Riverside		3.49.94.47.97.025.1
Hillcrest		8.111.48.37.8-35.7

Riverside Videos

  • Play video icon 10/31 Highlights @ Spartanburg 3:34
  • Play video icon Preview: Boiling Springs @ Riverside | Boys Varsity Football 10/24 1:22

Hillcrest Videos

  • Play video icon 11/14 Highlights @ Indian Land 3:34
  • Play video icon 11/7 Highlights vs Riverside 3:35

Team Stat Comparison

RiversideHillcrest
161.3Rushing Yards Per Game192.5
222.6Passing Yards Per Game224.4
221.3Receiving Yards Per Game225.5
383.9Total Yards Per Game416.9
20.2Tackles Per Game53.4
0.5Sacks Per Game1.6
-Points Per Game20.4
-Pancake Blocks141

Team Leaders

RiversideHillcrestNational Avg.
#1 Keyon Knowles79.8Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Josh Smith80.110.9
#6 Gideon Merhib214.6Passing Yards Per Game#9 Jackson Free201.810.6
#14 Peyton Stevenson60.6Receiving Yards Per Game#13 Luke McCourry58.98.7
#6 Gideon Merhib293.0Total Yards Per Game#9 Jackson Free226.024.4
#15 Allen Hertel5.6Tackles Per Game#9 Caleb Smith6.92.6
#11 Tyvin Grady0.3Sacks Per Game#1 Cory Collins0.40.2
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Points Per Game#14 Reed Collier4.81.8
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Pancake Blocks#50 Jaden Brinkley516

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Riverside1-1Hillcrest2-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/22/25MauldinRiverside(W) 41-219/19/25HillcrestMauldin(W) 29-7
8/29/25GreenvilleRiverside(L) 28-010/24/25GreenvilleHillcrest(W) 45-14

Record Breakdown

Riverside (25-26)

Hillcrest (25-26)
4-7
Overall
8-4
3-4
League
5-2
1-2
Non-League
2-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-1
Common Opponent
2-0
3-2
Home
5-1
1-5
Away
3-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
1-1
4-7
In-State
8-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0