Barnwell, South Carolina, October 4, 2025

News Summary

The Barnwell Warhorses began their football season with a strong performance, defeating the Blackville-Hilda Fighting Hawks 22-6. Jayden Peeples led the way with two touchdowns and 96 rushing yards. Defensive efforts limited Blackville-Hilda to just 146 total yards, keeping them scoreless until the last minute of the game. Upcoming matches include Barnwell facing Williston-Elko and Blackville-Hilda confronting Edisto on October 10.

Barnwell, South Carolina – The Barnwell Warhorses kicked off their football season with a decisive win over the Blackville-Hilda Fighting Hawks, finishing the game with a score of 22-6. With this victory, Barnwell improved their record to 1-0, while Blackville-Hilda started the season at 0-1.

The Warhorses displayed a strong rushing attack, accumulating a total of 210 yards on 31 carries. Leading the offense was Jayden Peeples, who scored two touchdowns and rushed for 96 yards. Josiah Gibson, Barnwell’s sophomore quarterback, contributed to the team’s success with an impressive performance, completing 5-for-6 of his passes and scoring a rushing touchdown.

On the defensive side, Barnwell’s performance was equally commendable, holding Blackville-Hilda to 146 total yards of offense. The Warhorses managed to keep their opponents scoreless until the final minute of the game, when Blackville-Hilda’s Jayden Jackson finally got on the scoreboard with a two-yard run.

Upcoming Games

Looking ahead, the Barnwell Warhorses are set to face Williston-Elko on October 10. Meanwhile, Blackville-Hilda will take on Edisto on the same day.

Other Local Matchups

In other regional competitions, Midland Valley celebrated a significant win against Airport, marking their second consecutive victory. Conversely, Silver Bluff narrowly fell to No. 3 Newberry in a tight game, losing 22-19, which saw Silver Bluff permit 15 points in the fourth quarter. Barnwell is now hoping to halt their five-game losing streak following their defeat to Lake Marion in the Region 5-AA opener.

Additionally, Class AA No. 4 Strom Thurmond managed to overcome a 14-point deficit to triumph over No. 5 Batesburg-Leesville. Wagener-Salley faced a tough defeat against No. 10 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler in their Region 3-A opener, while Williston-Elko remains without a win after another close loss to Calhoun County.

Impact of Injuries

Following the game, Blackville-Hilda’s head coach Geremy Saitz noted the significant impact of the injury to key player Messiah McFadden, which affected the team’s overall performance. Throughout the match, Blackville-Hilda struggled with turnovers and penalties that hampered their team in maintaining offensive momentum. Despite this, Coach Saitz acknowledged his team’s determination and perseverance during the challenging game.

Weather Forecast

For those planning to attend the upcoming games, the weather is expected to be cloudy, with a high near 80°F, and winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 mph. The evening should see a low of 63°F with lighter winds coming from the east-northeast.

Summary of Key Match Info

Barnwell Warhorses: Season Record: 1-0

Blackville-Hilda Fighting Hawks: Season Record: 0-1

Next games: Barnwell vs. Williston-Elko, Blackville-Hilda vs. Edisto (both on October 10)

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Additional Resources

• WRDW: South Aiken crushes Barnwell 49-0
• Post and Courier: Barnwell beats Blackville-Hilda in opener
• HSSR: Barnwell worked hard in spring football drills
• Wikipedia: Barnwell, South Carolina
• Google Search: Barnwell football season

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