This year’s Carolina Panthers‘ Keep Pounding High School Classic, presented by Belk, is set. The doubleheader that will be played August 29 at Bank of America Stadium will feature three teams that finished last season in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.

The opener will feature two-time reigning South Carolina champ Northwestern taking on Indian Land (South Carolina). The Trojans finished No. 66 in the HSFA 300 in 2025.

In the nightcap, North Carolina 8A champ Hough squares off with Cardinal Gibbons (North Carolina). Hough finished No. 44 in the nation and Cardinal Gibbons checked in at No. 177.

“The Keep Pounding High School Classic presented by Belk continues to celebrate the important role high school football plays in communities across the Carolinas,” said Kristi Coleman, chief executive officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment and president of the Carolina Panthers. “Bank of America Stadium will once again set the stage for the ultimate high school football experience, featuring two high-powered matchups that provide the energy and excitement of top-level high school football.”

“At Belk, we love celebrating the communities we serve and the experiences that unite us,” said Don Hendricks, chief executive officer of Belk. “We’re proud to partner with the Carolina Panthers on this event, which shines a spotlight on the passion and potential of young athletes across our region. We’re excited to bring it to life together again this year.”

General admission tickets are $8 and are available now via Ticketmaster.com.

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High School Football America is your home for comprehensive South Carolina high school football coverage throughout the season and beyond. From the latest news and scores to in-depth features, podcasts, videos, and our proprietary High School Football America rankings — powered by our exclusive algorithm and NFL Play Football — we keep you updated on everything happening across the state. HSFA, FREE Content, ALL Day, EVERY Day since 2004