A.C. Flora Defeats Richland Northeast 24-6
The victory snaps a six-game losing streak for A.C. Flora in Region 4-4A play.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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A.C. Flora secured a 24-6 victory over Richland Northeast, officially ending a six-game losing streak. The win moves both teams to identical 2-6 records on the season.
Why it matters
This win provides a necessary morale boost for A.C. Flora during a difficult rebuilding season. The victory keeps the team competitive as they look toward their final stretch of games.
A.C. Flora quarterback Riggs Scott completed 8-of-13 passes for 132 yards, while Zion Gaddist contributed 62 rushing yards on nine carries. The team utilized a diverse scoring attack featuring field goals, rushing, and defensive touchdowns.
The players
Ziggy Offord
He is an A.C. Flora player who recorded two touchdowns in the win.
Riggs Scott
He serves as the quarterback for the A.C. Flora football program.
Zion Farmer
He is an A.C. Flora quarterback who provided a key long-distance scoring play.
Tantavion Ross
He is an A.C. Flora wide receiver who secured a 69-yard touchdown reception.
Jaylin Simmons
He is a running back who contributed a rushing touchdown to the A.C. Flora offense.
The details
Ziggy Offord anchored the effort with one receiving touchdown and an interception returned for a score. Offensive support came from Jaylin Simmons, who added a 3-yard rushing touchdown, and Zion Farmer, who connected with Tantavion Ross for a 69-yard touchdown pass.
Timeline
The A.C. Flora victory occurred on October 17, 2026.
Richland Northeast hosts Lugoff-Elgin on October 23, 2026.
A.C. Flora travels to face Westwood on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This game result establishes a new baseline for both programs as they remain locked in a 2-6 record within the South Carolina High School League Region 4-4A classification. The victory shifts the competitive momentum for A.C. Flora as they approach the end of the regular season.
A.C. Flora now carries momentum into their next matchup with a 2-6 record, matching the identical record of their opponent, Richland Northeast. Both teams must now prepare for their respective games scheduled for October 23, 2026.
The takeaway
Ending a losing streak requires a combination of explosive plays and defensive takeaways to shift the momentum of a season. Teams in similar positions should focus on integrating specialized scoring contributions, such as defensive touchdowns, to stabilize their win-loss records.
What happens next
Richland Northeast will host Lugoff-Elgin on October 23, 2026, and A.C. Flora will travel to face Westwood on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more local gridiron updates, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Columbia Star - Columbia's locally owned weekly newspaper since 1963.
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