After losing to Savannah Country Day the last time they met, Bluffton decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bobcats came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 33-20 on Friday. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 44th in South Carolina, while the Hornets are ranked 253rd in Georgia) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aedan McCarthy
| 09/05/25 vs Savannah Country Day | 459 |
| 08/29/25 vs Andrew Jackson | 313 |
| 09/13/24 vs Hampton County | 303 |
| 08/23/24 vs Whale Branch | 281 |
| 10/18/24 vs Colleton County | 276 |
Bluffton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aedan McCarthy, who threw for 459 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 16.4 yards per attempt. Those 459 passing yards gave McCarthy a new career-high. Carnell Warren also helped out as he racked up 173 receiving yards.
Bluffton didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Savannah Country Day to a completion percentage of just 40%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from three players: Lucas Gates, Aaiden Howell, and Rashad Taylor, who each logged one passes deflected. Bluffton wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 64.3%.
Bluffton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Warren and Amare Patterson. Another thorn in Savannah Country Day's side was Malcolm Gordon, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Savannah Country Day lost, don't look at Thomas Holland. Despite the final result, he rushed for 165 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 127 yards on eight of 17 attempts.
The win was the third in a row for Bluffton, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 43.7 points this season. As for Savannah Country Day, their record is now 1-3.
Bluffton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 31-7 win against Hampton County on the 12th. After each having a week off, Savannah Country Day and Tattnall County will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. on the 19th. The Hornets will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
