2026 football schedules set for Laurens County’s four high school teams
August 16, 2026
Friday night football returns to Laurens County this month as all four of the county’s high school programs open the 2026 season.
Laurens District 55, Thornwell Charter School and Laurens Academy all start play Aug. 21. Clinton opens a week later at home against county rival Laurens on Aug. 28. Unless noted, kickoff for every game listed below is set for 7:30 p.m.
Laurens District 55 High School
The Raiders compete in Region 1-4A, with region opponents marked below.
Aug. 21, at J.L. Mann
Aug. 28, at Clinton
Sept. 4, Southside Christian
Sept. 18, Blythewood
Sept. 25, at Greer
Oct. 2, Westside (region)
Oct. 9, at T.L. Hanna (region)
Oct. 16, Easley (region)
Oct. 23, at Fountain Inn (region)
Oct. 30, Greenwood (region)
Laurens has an open date Sept. 11.
Clinton High School
The Red Devils play in Region 2-2A.
Aug. 28, Laurens
Sept. 4, at Newberry
Sept. 11, at Chapman
Sept. 18, Union County
Sept. 25, at Batesburg-Leesville
Oct. 2, at Southside Christian (region)
Oct. 9, at Chesnee (region)
Oct. 16, Mountain View Prep (region)
Oct. 23, Landrum (region)
Oct. 30, Woodruff (region)
Thornwell Charter School
The Saints compete in Region 1-1A.
Aug. 21, at Northside Christian Academy
Aug. 28, Spartanburg Day
Sept. 4, at Ware Shoals (region)
Sept. 11, at Blacksburg
Sept. 25, Dixie (region)
Oct. 2, at Calhoun Falls Charter (region)
Oct. 9, at Ninety Six (region)
Oct. 23, Abbeville (region)
Oct. 30, McCormick (region)
Thornwell has open dates Sept. 18 and Oct. 16.
Laurens Academy
The Crusaders compete in SCISA eight-man football.
Aug. 21, Richard Winn Academy
Aug. 28, at Cambridge Academy
Sept. 4, Cathedral Academy
Sept. 11, at King Academy
Sept. 18, at Palmetto Christian Academy
Sept. 25, Wardlaw Academy
Oct. 2, at Andrew Jackson Academy
Oct. 9, Community Christian Academy, 7 p.m.
Oct. 23, Newberry Academy
Oct. 30, at Richard Winn Academy
Laurens Academy has an open date Oct. 16.
Schedules and kickoff times are subject to change. Fans should check with each school’s athletic department for updates, ticket information and livestream links.
