Football Recap: Spartanburg Christian Academy Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Noah Caffell and Jacob Wiley

Warriors

Team Score (Highest)

09/12/25 vs Thomas Sumter Academy	52
09/05/25 vs Camden Military	47
08/15/25 vs Lee Academy	34
08/22/25 @ Clarendon Hall	27

Spartanburg Christian Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals by a score of 55-52. That's two games in a row now that the Warriors have lost by exactly three points.

Despite the defeat, Spartanburg Christian Academy had strong showings from Jacob Wiley, who rushed for 239 yards and four TDs while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and Noah Caffell, who rushed for 166 yards and three scores. Caffell is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season.

Thomas Sumter Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jace Williams out in front who threw for 470 yards and eight touchdowns while completing 78.1% of his passes. The Generals' leading receiver Christian Williams was Jace's top target yet again, picking up 208 receiving yards and three scores.

Spartanburg Christian Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 33.0 points over those games. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

Spartanburg Christian Academy has already played their next matchup, a 32-14 defeat against Northside Christian Academy on the 19th. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-0 victory against Lee Academy on the 19th.