The 2025 high school football season rolls into another exciting week as Person (Roxboro, NC) hosts Riverside-Durham (Durham, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the contest with different starts—Riverside-Durham searching for their first win, while Person looks to grab a winning record on their home field.
Game Details
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Matchup: Riverside-Durham (NC) vs. Person (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Person High School, Roxboro, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Riverside-Durham Pirates (NC)
The Pirates have stumbled out of the gate at 0-2, allowing over 100 points in their first two outings. Despite the tough start, Riverside-Durham features a talented receiver in Taylen Lea, who averages 116 receiving yards per game and is a key offensive weapon. The challenge will be tightening up on both sides of the ball to prevent falling deeper into the loss column.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: 8,619
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State Rank (NC): 264
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Key to Win: Feed their playmakers in the passing game while improving defensive discipline to contain Person’s offense.
Main Squad:
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Alex Roper – QB
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Jordan Harrell – RB
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Taylen Lea – WR
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Jack Miller – OL
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Chris Taylor – DL
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Isaac Green – LB
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Ryan White – DB
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Luke Harris – WR
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Ben Clark – OL
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Nathaniel Reed – CB
Person Rockets (NC)
The Rockets come in at 1-1, with a narrow loss to Franklinton and a solid road win to even their record. Their offense has been more consistent than their opponent’s, averaging 26 points per game, and their defense has shown the ability to keep contests close. Playing at home, Person will aim to capitalize on Riverside’s defensive struggles.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 7,811
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State Rank (NC): 240
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Key to Win: Control the tempo on offense and apply pressure on Riverside’s quarterback to force mistakes.
Main Squad:
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Noah Johnson – QB
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Matthew Brown – RB
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Jaden Taylor – WR
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Jack Allen – OL
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David Scott – DL
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Tyrese Walker – LB
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Isaiah Green – DB
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Ryan Foster – WR
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Chris Evans – OL
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Jordan Miller – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Riverside-Durham | 8,619 (NC) | 264 | 0-2 |
| Person | 7,811 (NC) | 240 | 1-1 |
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.
