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The Aiken County Jamboree will be held at Silver Bluff High School’s new artificial turf field. Featuring twelve local teams, the event aims to prepare them for the upcoming high school football season. South Aiken will kick off against Swansea, followed by Aiken vs. Wagener-Salley, with a total of five mini-games scheduled. Tickets are available for $10 at the gate and $11 online. This event highlights the county’s commitment to enhancing local sports facilities and community engagement.
Aiken, SC – The Aiken County Jamboree is set to take place on August 15, 2025, at the newly installed artificial turf field at Silver Bluff High School. This exciting event will showcase twelve local football programs, providing a platform for teams to compete in a series of mini-games as they prepare for the upcoming high school football season.
Highlighted by the participation of South Aiken, which will face Swansea in the opening match, the jamboree promises to deliver a mix of competition and community spirit. The second game will feature Aiken going up against Wagener-Salley, both games consisting of two 12-minute quarters. Following these matches, three additional contests will take place, with each featuring a single 12-minute quarter.
Among the teams participating in the jamboree are Silver Bluff, Ridge Spring-Monetta, Blackville-Hilda, and McCormick, although McCormick has withdrawn, reducing the total number of teams to seven. Ridge Spring-Monetta will take on Silver Bluff and later square off against Blackville-Hilda. In total, the event will feature five mini-games throughout the evening, showcasing the talents of various local players.
As an attractive opportunity for football fans, tickets to the jamboree are priced at $10 at the gate and $11 for online purchases. Tickets can be obtained via the jamboree’s designated online platform. The festivities are scheduled to commence at 6 PM, making it an ideal start to an evening of local sports and excitement.
The Aiken County Jamboree not only showcases individual teams but also highlights the county’s commitment to enhancing sports facilities within the community. The introduction of the artificial turf is expected to serve the local programs well into the future, offering improved conditions for both players and spectators alike.
On the same night, the Strom Thurmond High School will be hosting its own jamboree, featuring three additional games. The events at Strom Thurmond include Barnwell against Batesburg-Leesville at 6 PM, followed by Saluda facing off against Brookland-Cayce at 7:15 PM, and the final game of the night will see Strom Thurmond compete against Newberry at 8:30 PM. Similar to the Aiken event, tickets for the Strom Thurmond jamboree will also be available for $10 at the gate and $11 online.
Moreover, teams such as North Augusta and Fox Creek will participate in the Lexington One Sportsarama at Gilbert High School, while Midland Valley is set to take on Anderson in the Chapin Kickoff Classic. Additionally, Williston-Elko will go against Allendale-Fairfax in the Leon Maxwell Jamboree held at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School.
The Aiken County Jamboree serves not only as a showcase for the new turf field but also offers a glimpse into the preparations for the high school football season, officially commencing later in August. With various programs participating throughout the region, football fans can look forward to an engaging evening filled with local talent and community pride.
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- Post and Courier: Preseason Jamborees
- The State: High School Sports
- Post and Courier: Regular Season Kicks Off
- Augusta Chronicle: South Aiken’s Clemons Commits
- High School Sports Report: Dorchester County Jamboree
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: High School Football Events South Carolina
- Google Scholar: High School Football Preseason
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: South Carolina High School Football
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