Football Game Preview: A.C. Reynolds Rockets vs. South Caldwell Spartans + Official Tickets

The A.C. Reynolds Rockets will challenge the South Caldwell Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in A.C. Reynolds' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while South Caldwell has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

On Friday, A.C. Reynolds came up short against T.C. Roberson and fell 21-14. Despite 131 more yards than the Rams, the Rockets couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.

Avery Hollifield

Passing Yards

10/31/25 @ T.C. Roberson	252
10/17/25 @ North Buncombe	203
10/24/25 vs Enka	174
08/22/25 @ Brevard	45

The losing side was boosted by Tremaine Keeter, who picked up 97 receiving yards and one TD. Avery Hollifield was another key player, having thrown for 252 yards and onetouchdown.

Even if they lost, A.C. Reynolds' defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.

Meanwhile, South Caldwell lost to Alexander Central on the road by a 42-26 margin on Friday.

A.C. Reynolds will have to contain Corbin McGhinnis as he made an impact in South Caldwell's last game. He threw for 267 yards and one touchdown, and also punched in two rushing scores.

A.C. Reynolds' defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-4. As for South Caldwell, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.