Two Fayetteville programs collide in a local non-conference rivalry as Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC) hosts Jack Britt (Fayetteville, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both squads are 1-1 on the year, looking to gain momentum early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Jack Britt (NC) vs. Cape Fear (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Cape Fear High School, Fayetteville, NC
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Jack Britt Buccaneers (1-1)
Jack Britt has displayed explosive offense through two games, averaging over 389 total yards and 40.5 points per game. Quarterback Gavin Stokes leads the passing game, while running back Eric Payne has been a reliable force on the ground. Defensively, Derrick Jones and Donnell Williams anchor a unit that will need to contain Cape Fear’s versatile attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,090
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State Rank (NC): #83
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Key to Win: Keep their offensive balance rolling and rely on their passing game to stretch the field against the Colts’ secondary.
Main Squad:
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#1 Gavin Stokes – QB
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#5 Eric Payne – RB
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#3 Javonte Brooks – WR
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#11 Marcus Lee – WR
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#52 Cameron Johnson – OL
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#60 Anthony Scott – OL
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#75 Brandon Harris – DL
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#7 Derrick Jones – LB
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#9 Chris Matthews – DB
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#55 Donnell Williams – DL
Cape Fear Colts (1-1)
Cape Fear opened the season with a win but fell short against Seventy-First in Week 2. Offensively, QB Geronimo Sanchez and RB Jason Nelson provide a strong one-two punch, while WR Landon Underwood gives them a dependable target in the passing game. Defensively, Aydin Leonard and Darren Logan will be critical in slowing down Jack Britt’s high-powered offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,409
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State Rank (NC): #59
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Key to Win: Establish the run early with Nelson, control possession, and keep Stokes and the Buccaneers’ offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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#2 Geronimo Sanchez – QB
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#33 Jason Nelson – RB
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#6 Landon Underwood – WR
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#15 Isaiah Brown – WR
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#50 Matthew Green – OL
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#62 Elijah Brooks – OL
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#70 Caleb Carter – DL
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#0 Aydin Leonard – LB
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#4 Darren Logan – LB
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#10 Xavier Thompson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Jack Britt | #3,090 | #83 | 1-1 |
| Cape Fear | #2,409 | #59 | 1-1 |
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