The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as Norfolk Christian (Norfolk, VA) hosts Hobgood Charter (Hobgood, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both squads have shown early promise, with Norfolk Christian seeking to remain unbeaten and Hobgood Charter looking to rise above .500 on the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hobgood Charter (NC) vs. Norfolk Christian (VA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Norfolk Christian School, Norfolk, VA
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Hobgood Charter Raiders (NC)
The Raiders sit at 1-1, splitting their first two games. They’ve leaned heavily on Luke Lanier, a versatile playmaker who contributes both as a passer and a rusher, averaging 140 total yards per game. Hobgood’s offense can move the ball on the ground and through the air but will need a stronger defensive effort after allowing 38 points in two games.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 13,780
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State Rank (NC): 412
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Key to Win: Lean on Lanier’s dual-threat abilities while finding more balance on defense to slow down Norfolk’s rushing attack.
Main Squad:
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Luke Lanier – QB/RB
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Parker Cale – WR
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Will May – LB
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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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Jack Miller – OL
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Ben Clark – OL
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Nathaniel Reed – CB
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Eliot Johnson – WR
Norfolk Christian Ambassadors (VA)
The Ambassadors are off to a hot 2-0 start, dominating both offensively and defensively. Led by Ej Dobratz, who averages 124 rushing yards per game, Norfolk Christian has controlled the tempo on the ground while keeping opponents to just six total points across two contests. Their strong defensive front, anchored by Crosby Zook and Curtis Kelly, will look to disrupt Hobgood’s offensive rhythm.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: 12,726
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State Rank (VA): 312
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Key to Win: Continue their balanced ground game while maintaining defensive intensity to secure their third straight win.
Main Squad:
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Ej Dobratz – RB/QB
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Isiah Banks – WR
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Crosby Zook – LB
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Curtis Kelly – DL
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Tyler Green – DB
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Ryan Foster – WR
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Chris Evans – OL
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Jordan Miller – CB
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David Scott – DL
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Jack Allen – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hobgood Charter | 13,780 (NC) | 412 | 1-1 |
| Norfolk Christian | 12,726 (VA) | 312 | 2-0 |
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