It was a proper cat-fight when Seneca challenged Daniel on Friday. The Bobcats took a 27-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The Bobcats were up 16-0 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Amari Verner
09/26/25 @ Daniel | 132 |
09/19/25 vs Travelers Rest | 216 |
09/12/25 vs Walhalla | 120 |
09/05/25 @ West-Oak | 179 |
08/29/25 vs Woodmont | 163 |
08/22/25 @ Powdersville | 183 |
Despite the loss, Seneca still got an impressive performance from Amari Verner, who rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown. Verner is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 120 every time he's taken the field this season. Another big playmaker for Seneca was Jeremiah Hunter, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed ten in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Hunter, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Daniel got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kingsten Bibb out in front who rushed for 134 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Daimien Curry was another key player, rushing for 92 yards and one TD.
Having lost for the first time this season, Seneca fell to 5-1. As for Daniel, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Seneca and Daniel should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps South Carolina Rankings. The Bobcats (ranked 30th) will meet Blue Ridge (ranked 143rd) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Daniel will square off against Berea at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (22 vs. 220).
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