The 2025 high school football season continues with an Eastern NC clash as Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC) travels to face North Duplin (Calypso, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Rebels, off to a dominant start, host the Gators who are searching for their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Spring Creek (NC) @ North Duplin (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: North Duplin High School, Calypso, NC
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Spring Creek Gators
Spring Creek has had a tough start, entering this game at 0-2 with losses to Union and Rosewood. Ranked #13,900 nationally and #415 in North Carolina, the Gators have struggled to put points on the board, averaging just 4.0 points per game while allowing 86 across two contests. They’ll need their offensive leaders to step up against a hot North Duplin squad.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,900
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State Rank (NC): #415
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Key to Win: Improve offensive execution, protect QB Keiz Brock, and find ways to slow down North Duplin’s powerful run game.
Main Squad:
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Carell Phillips (#21) – RB
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Keiz Brock (#10) – QB
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Lucas Dail (#12) – WR/LB
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Braylon Lee (#60) – DL
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Jordan Hayes – OL
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Marcus Smith – WR
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Noah Thompson – DB
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Isaiah Moore – LB
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Ethan Collins – OL
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DeAndre Watson – DB
North Duplin Rebels
North Duplin has stormed out to a 2-0 start, defeating Rosewood (39-19) and another early opponent to rack up 66 points while allowing just 19. Ranked #9,919 nationally and #308 in North Carolina, the Rebels have built their success on a dominant rushing attack (264.5 yards per game). RB Carell Phillips has been unstoppable, averaging over 113 yards per contest, while their defense has kept opponents under control.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #9,919
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State Rank (NC): #308
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Key to Win: Keep pounding the ball on the ground, sustain long drives, and continue their defensive discipline to put the game out of reach early.
Main Squad:
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Carell Phillips (#21) – RB
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Keiz Brock (#10) – QB
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Lucas Dail (#12) – WR/LB
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Braylon Lee (#60) – DL
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Aaron Johnson – OL
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Malik Carter – DB
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Dylan Edwards – WR
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Isaiah Hall – LB
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Jacob Ross – OL
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Tyson McNeil – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Spring Creek | 13,900 | 415 | 0-2 |
| North Duplin | 9,919 | 308 | 2-0 |
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.
