Ninety Six had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Emerald Vikings and fell 28-0. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 14-6 to the Vikings when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Emerald's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Beau Hite, who rushed for 32 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 98 yards and one TD. The dominant performance also gave Hite a new career-high in passer rating (134.6). Christopher Dean helped out on the ground, rushing for 110 yards.
Looking ahead, Ninety Six will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Ware Shoals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Emerald, they are taking a road trip to challenge Travelers Rest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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