South County Opens Season With Dominant 28-2 Victory Over Gainesville

South County Opens Season With Dominant 28-2 Victory Over Gainesville Quarterback Miller Dylan throws for 235 yards and two touchdowns as Stallions defense holds Cardinals without a touchdown. GAINESVILLE, Va. — Friday, August 28, 2026 — South County opened its 2026 high school football season with a commanding road performance Friday night, defeating Gainesville, 28-2, behind an efficient passing attack and a defense that kept the Cardinals out of the end zone. Quarterback Miller Dylan completed 14 of 20 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, providing the offensive production that helped the Stallions secure their first victory. South County scored seven points in each of the first two quarters, building a 14-2 halftime advantage before pulling away with 14 unanswered points in the fourth. Gainesville's only points came in the opening quarter. Running back Amare Achaempong contributed 76 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, helping the Stallions establish balance between their passing and running games. Tight end Chaz Samuel emerged as a primary receiving target, catching five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. South County's defense was equally effective. The Stallions limited Gainesville quarterback Bear Fehrman to 93 passing yards on 10-of-28 passing and intercepted him once. Gainesville running back Sylar Pena managed 23 yards on 10 carries, while receiver Josiah Hill caught six passes for 55 yards. South County's ability to limit Gainesville's offensive production proved decisive, allowing the Stallions to maintain control despite a scoreless third quarter. The victory improved South County to 1-0 and dropped Gainesville to 0-1. The Stallions will next host Hayfield on September 3. DMV Gridiron Takeaway: South County demonstrated offensive balance and defensive discipline in its opener. Dylan's 235 passing yards and the defense's ability to prevent a Gainesville touchdown provided an encouraging foundation for the season. Final Score: South County 28, Gainesville 2 Top Performers - Miller Dylan, QB: 14-of-20 passing, 235 yards, 2 touchdowns. - Amare Achaempong, RB: 15 carries, 76 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. - Chaz Samuel, TE: 5 receptions, 87 yards, 1 touchdown. SEO Tags: South County Stallions Football, South County vs Gainesville, Miller Dylan, Amare Achaempong, Chaz Samuel, Virginia High School Football, Northern Virginia Football, DMV Gridiron, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/)