Northwestern (SC) Unveils 2026 High School Football Schedule

Defending state champions look to repeat with challenging slate of games.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Northwestern Trojans, the defending South Carolina High School League Class AAAAA Division II state champions, have released their 2026 high school football schedule. The Trojans, led by versatile quarterback Xavier Means, will face a tough slate of opponents as they look to repeat as state champions.

Why it matters

Northwestern's 2026 schedule features matchups against some of the top high school football teams in the region, including North Carolina's best team Hough and in-state rival South Pointe. The Trojans' ability to navigate this challenging schedule will be crucial in determining whether they can defend their state title.

The details

Northwestern's 2026 schedule includes home games against Hough, Stratford, Boiling Springs, Spartanburg, and Rock Hill. The Trojans will also have road games against Indian Land, Dorman, and Fort Mill. The schedule also features a rematch against South Pointe, the state's No. 2 team, which handed Northwestern their only loss last season.

  • The 2026 season kicks off on August 21 with a home game against Hough.
  • The Trojans will face South Pointe in a rematch on September 25.
  • The regular season concludes on October 30 with a home game against Rock Hill.

The players

Xavier Means

The versatile quarterback for the Northwestern Trojans, who had 2,873 passing yards, 1,239 rushing yards, and 52 total touchdowns last season.

Hough

A high school football team from North Carolina that is recognized as the best team in the state based on the final Massey Ratings.

South Pointe

The South Carolina high school football team that handed the Northwestern Trojans their only loss last season and is ranked as the state's No. 2 team.

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What’s next

The Trojans are still looking for an opponent to fill a vacant week on their 2026 schedule.

The takeaway

Northwestern's 2026 high school football schedule features a challenging slate of games against some of the top teams in the region, as the Trojans look to defend their state championship. The ability of the team, led by quarterback Xavier Means, to navigate this tough schedule will be crucial in determining whether they can repeat as champions.