A Friday evening matchup in the District of Columbia pits two local rivals against each other as the Richard Wright Public Charter School Spartans travel to face the Eastern Ramblers in a non-conference season opener. Both teams are looking to kick off their 2025 campaigns with a statement victory under the lights.
🏈 Game Details
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Matchup: Richard Wright PCS Spartans @ Eastern Ramblers
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Eastern High School, Washington, DC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Richard Wright PCS Spartans
The Spartans enter the season ranked #13,611 nationally and #23 in DC, looking to climb the rankings and prove themselves against a strong in-city opponent. With athleticism on both sides of the ball, they’ll look to establish early momentum.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,611
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DC Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Stay disciplined defensively and control the clock with sustained drives.
Projected Key Players – RWPCS
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QB: Jayden Carter
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RB: Malik Green
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WR: Isaiah Johnson
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LB: Corey Williams
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DB: Aaron Brooks
Eastern Ramblers
Eastern comes in with the higher profile, ranked #6,510 nationally and #12 in DC, giving them both the home-field edge and an early-season chance to show their dominance in the city. Their balanced roster will be expected to make big plays on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,510
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DC Rank: #12
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Key to Win: Explosive offensive plays and forcing turnovers to keep the Spartans off balance.
Projected Key Players – Eastern
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QB: Michael Davis
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RB: Andre Thompson
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WR: Jordan Smith
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LB: Marcus Lee
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DB: Cameron Foster
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | DC Rank | Record |
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| RWPCS Spartans | #13,611 | #23 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Ramblers | #6,510 | #12 | 0-0 |
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