Wando Beats Goose Creek, Secures Home Playoff Game

The Warriors finish their regular season at 5-5 after a victory at District 2 Stadium.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football

Wando Beats Goose Creek, Secures Home Playoff Game

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Wando defeated Goose Creek 26-21 in their regular-season finale on October 30. The win positions Wando to host a home playoff game as the No. 8 seed in the Class AAAAA Lower State bracket.

Why it matters

This victory marks the first time Wando has hosted a home playoff game since 2016. The win provides a momentum boost for the team as they head into the postseason.

Jake Glassberg recorded 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Wando, while Goose Creek's Sincere Lewis tallied 220 rushing yards and one touchdown. Wando finished the regular season with an overall record of 5-5.

The players

Wando

Wando High School is a public school located in Mount Pleasant that competes in Class AAAAA football.

Goose Creek

Goose Creek High School is a secondary school that competes in the local regional football conference.

Jake Glassberg

Jake Glassberg is a running back for the Wando High School football team.

Sincere Lewis

Sincere Lewis is a running back for the Goose Creek High School football team.

The details

Wando overcame an early deficit after Goose Creek scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass following an interception. The Warriors secured the lead by scoring touchdowns on each of their first four possessions in the second half.

October 30, 2026: Wando played Goose Creek in the regular-season finale.
September 11, 2026: Wando defeated Fort Dorchester 31-24.
2016: Wando last hosted a home playoff game.
November 2026: Playoff brackets will be released.

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Season Trajectory

This win alters the postseason path for Wando by securing a home-field advantage as the No. 8 seed. The victory shifts the local playoff landscape, separating them from other programs like Lucy Beckham and Oceanside Collegiate.

Wando's victory locks them into the No. 8 seed for the Class AAAAA Lower State bracket. Fans can expect an announcement regarding the specific date and opponent for the upcoming home playoff game once brackets are official.

The takeaway

Securing a home playoff game provides a significant tactical advantage for the team's postseason run. The high-scoring second half shows the offensive adjustments necessary to compete in the bracket.