Central Football
Central is a South Carolina high school football program (Class 1A, Region 5, SCHSL). The 2026 record stands at 9-1. The Cooper Predictor rates Central at -15.4, No. 86 of 248 rated South Carolina teams and No. 3 of 56 in 1A. The model projects a 9-1 finish, with state title odds of 13.5%. The model's pre-game picks are 8-1 in Central games this season. Most recent result: lost to Cheraw 34-48 on Oct 30.
Open Central in the interactive model →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20 | @ Lewisville | W 34-24 61% ✓ | W 56-14 |
| Sep 4 | vs Andrew Jackson | W 42-20 83% ✓ | W 42-20 |
| Sep 11 | @ West Stanly, NC | — | W 34-28 |
| Sep 17 | vs North Central | W 52-14 97% ✓ | W 41-6 |
| Sep 25 | vs Latta | W 52-17 96% ✓ | W 42-7 |
| Oct 2 | @ Chesterfield | W 52-7 99% ✓ | W 43-0 |
| Oct 9 | vs Lee Central | W 48-10 98% ✓ | W 42-8 |
| Oct 16 | @ McBee | W 55-0 100% ✓ | W 60-0 |
| Oct 23 | vs Lamar | W 34-24 68% ✓ | W 40-30 |
| Oct 30 | @ Cheraw | W 38-20 83% ✗ | L 34-48 |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Central's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
Central graduates playing college football
Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.
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