Week 2 of the 2025 high school football season continues in Southwest Virginia as Eastern Montgomery travels to Damascus to take on Holston on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Mustangs are set to open their season, while the Cavaliers enter with momentum after a strong Week 1 road win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Eastern Montgomery (Elliston, VA) @ Holston (Damascus, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Holston High School (Damascus, VA)
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Eastern Montgomery Mustangs
The Mustangs begin their 2025 season opener with an immediate challenge on the road. Ranked #336 in Virginia and #13,790 nationally, Eastern Montgomery will look to establish rhythm on both sides of the ball while leaning on fundamentals. With fresh legs and the hunger of a season debut, the Mustangs aim to set the tone early in this matchup.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,790
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State Rank (VA): #336
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Division Rank: #39
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Key to Win: Start fast, avoid turnovers, and control time of possession to neutralize Holston’s balanced attack.
Main Squad
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Landon Cox – QB
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Brayden Long – RB/LB
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Jace Bishop – RB/DB
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Caleb Harmon – WR
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Mason Conner – OL/DL
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Aiden Roberts – LB
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Tyler Meadows – DB
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Dalton Wade – WR/DB
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Colby Thomas – TE/LB
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Evan Morris – OL/DL
Holston Cavaliers
The Cavaliers (1-0) opened their 2025 season with a 34-21 win on the road, proving their offensive firepower and ability to finish drives. Ranked #253 in Virginia and #10,603 nationally, Holston will now play in front of their home crowd for the first time this season. Expect the Cavaliers to rely on their running game and defensive pressure to stay unbeaten.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #10,603
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State Rank (VA): #253
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Division Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Keep offensive momentum rolling, protect the ball, and force Eastern Montgomery into third-and-long situations.
Main Squad
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James Taylor – QB
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Carter Johnson – RB
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Logan Price – WR
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Wyatt Wilson – WR/DB
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Cole Anderson – LB
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Chase Reynolds – OL/DL
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Hunter Collins – DB
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Eli Smith – RB/LB
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Jackson Turner – TE/DE
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Dylan Roberts – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Eastern Montgomery | #13,790 | #336 (VA) | 0-0 |
| Holston | #10,603 | #253 (VA) | 1-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
