Two Charlotte programs will battle in a city rivalry as the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) host the Charlotte Christian Knights (Charlotte, NC) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1 after splitting their first two games and will look to build momentum heading into September.
Game Details
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Matchup: Charlotte Christian (NC) vs. Independence (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Independence High School, Charlotte, NC
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Charlotte Christian Knights (1-1)
The Knights opened the season with a split, showing flashes of offensive potential behind QB Owen Metzelaars, who averages 152 passing yards per game. RB Jamal Rule has been effective on the ground, while WR Tate Estep has led the receiving unit. Defensively, Cohen Kilgannon has been an anchor with 16 tackles through two games. To win on the road, Charlotte Christian must stay balanced offensively and maintain their defensive edge.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #853
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State Rank (NC): #17
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Key to Win: Keep Metzelaars and Rule in rhythm while leaning on their strong tackling to limit Independence’s playmakers.
Main Squad:
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#11 Owen Metzelaars – QB
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#23 Jamal Rule – RB
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#7 Tate Estep – WR
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#9 Brandon Lee – WR
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#55 Carter Johnson – OL
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#63 Marcus Hayes – OL
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#90 Landon Scott – DL
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#22 Cohen Kilgannon – LB
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#20 Jacob Simmons – DL/LB
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#17 Elijah Boythe – DB
Independence Patriots (1-1)
Independence has faced tough competition early, scoring 27 points while giving up 56. QB Jared Street Jr. has been the offensive leader, averaging 162.5 passing yards per game, with WR Ricky Myers Jr. as a key target. RB Jayden Jones adds production both on the ground and scoring, averaging 9 points per game. On defense, Dallas Brannon has led with 9.5 tackles per game, while Nori White has been a force up front with 13 pancake blocks. To succeed, the Patriots must protect their QB and get the offense rolling early at home.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #341
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State Rank (NC): #9
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Key to Win: Utilize Street Jr.’s passing game, establish Jones in the run game, and tighten up defensively to match Charlotte Christian’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
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#3 Jared Street Jr. – QB
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#2 Jayden Jones – RB
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#1 Ricky Myers Jr. – WR
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#4 Dallas Brannon – LB
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#71 Nori White – OL
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#52 Tyler Adams – OL
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#48 Bruscutty Maxime – DL
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#9 Ethan Carter – DB
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#6 Jalen Ross – DB
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#15 Cameron White – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Charlotte Christian | #853 | #17 | 1-1 |
| Independence | #341 | #9 | 1-1 |
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