Welcome to John McKissick Field in Summerville, South Carolina, where 8,000 fans will gather for one of South Carolina’s most hard-hitting rivalries—the Summerville Green Wave and the Fort Dorchester Patriots. First played in 1993, this matchup has grown into a regional powerhouse clash and will be featured in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series.  

Summerville leads the all-time series 18–10 and enters this year’s game with momentum—and motivation. The Green Wave are coming off a 5A state runner-up finish in 2024, and they’ve won the last three meetings against Fort Dorchester, including two victories last season, one of which came in the playoffs, 35-13. Both programs have produced multiple NFL talents, including Summerville’s AJ Green (Bengals) and Fort Dorchester’s Carlos Dunlap (Bengals).  

Mark your calendars for October 31st, as these two storied programs meet once again. Will Fort Dorchester reclaim control, or will Summerville continue its championship push? 

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