The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a state-line non-conference matchup as Person (Roxboro, NC) travels north to take on Halifax County (South Boston, VA) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be hosted at Halifax County High School, with both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Person Rockets (NC) @ Halifax County Comets (VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Halifax County High School, South Boston, VA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Person Rockets
The Rockets enter Week 2 at 0-1, coming off a tough 29-20 road loss. Ranked #7,813 nationally and #241 in North Carolina, Person will look to clean up mistakes and find more consistency on both sides of the ball. The offense showed flashes, but finishing drives will be key against Halifax.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #7,813
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State Rank (NC): #241
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Class Rank: #37
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Points For/Against: 20 PF, 29 PA
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Key to Win: Execute in the red zone and tighten up defensively against Halifax’s physical running attack.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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QB1: Play-caller tasked with balancing the offense and limiting turnovers.
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RB1: Speed back capable of breaking through Halifax’s front seven.
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WR1/WR2: Deep threats expected to stretch the Comets’ secondary.
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LB1: Defensive anchor against Halifax’s ground game.
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DB1: Must limit explosive plays and hold the edge.
Halifax County Comets
Halifax County opens its 2025 season at home with a chance to impress its fans right away. Ranked #9,565 nationally and #234 in Virginia, the Comets are eager to start fast and defend their home turf. They’ll be tested early by a Rockets squad that already has game reps under its belt.
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2025 Record: 0-0 (season opener)
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National Rank: #9,565
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State Rank (VA): #234
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Division Rank: #40
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Key to Win: Establish the run early, set the tone defensively, and use home momentum to control tempo.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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QB1: Young starter expected to lead with poise in the opener.
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RB1: Physical runner who can grind out yards between the tackles.
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WR1/WR2: Reliable pass catchers capable of moving the chains.
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OL Anchor: Protects the QB and opens lanes for the run game.
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LB1/LB2: Tackling duo responsible for shutting down Person’s RBs.
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DB1: Key defender against Person’s vertical passing attack.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record | PF | PA |
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| Person (NC) | #7,813 | #241 (NC) | 0-1 | 20 | 29 |
| Halifax County (VA) | #9,565 | #234 (VA) | 0-0 | 0 | 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.
