Football Recap: Stephen Jefferson and Julian Whitfield Pace Ashley Ridge Defense

Ashley Ridge was the 45-35 winner over Carolina Forest when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Swamp Foxes took a 40-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers on Friday. The Swamp Foxes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Although Ashley Ridge took the loss, they still got scores from Ryan Campbell, Stephen Jefferson, and Julian Whitfield.

Stephen Jefferson

Total Tackles

09/19/25 @ Carolina Forest	6
09/12/25 vs Oceanside Collegiate Academy	5
09/04/25 @ Wando	5
08/29/25 vs Cane Bay	9
08/25/25 vs Berkeley	6
11/22/24 @ Sumter	5

Ashley Ridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jefferson and Whitfield. Jefferson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last six games he's played dating back to last season. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Ashley Ridge now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Carolina Forest, their record now sits at 3-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashley Ridge will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Fort Dorchester at 7:30 p.m. on October 3. As for Carolina Forest, they will take on Southside Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.