Football Recap: James Island Piles Up the Points Against West Ashley

James Island hadn't done well against West Ashley recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Trojans took their contest with ease, bagging a 49-7 victory over the Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.

Connor Dantzler produced another solid performance throwing for 182 yards and three TDs, while also rushing for 63 yards and one score on only five carries. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Sam Crumpton, who picked up 44 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Trojans

Rushing Yards

10/03/25 vs West Ashley	203
09/19/25 @ St. James	153
09/12/25 vs Cane Bay	172
09/05/25 @ Goose Creek	165
08/29/25 vs Hilton Head Island	61
+ 3 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: James Island was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.

James Island didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Zamarius Gladden. Harper Woods was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).

James Island pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.5 points on average this season. As for West Ashley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Coming up, James Island will face off against Summerville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Green Wave have now posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for West Ashley, they will challenge Fort Dorchester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.