Two Granville County-area teams with momentum on the line meet Friday night as the Franklinton Red Rams (2-0) host the South Granville Vikings (1-1) in a non-conference clash. Franklinton has started the season hot, averaging nearly 40 points per game, while South Granville will look to build on its bounce-back win over Vance County. This border battle should be a spirited matchup under the lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: South Granville (NC) vs. Franklinton (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Franklinton High School, Franklinton, NC
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South Granville Vikings (1-1)
The Vikings rebounded from a shutout loss in Week 1 with a convincing win over Vance County. QB L.J. Reid has been the offensive centerpiece, averaging 92 passing yards per game while also adding balance with WR Kaiden Curtis in the passing game. RB Tyrell Thornton gives them a ground option, and LB Evan Zollo leads a defense that averages nearly 80 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,542
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State Rank (NC): #298
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Key to Win: Establish Thornton on the ground and slow down Franklinton’s aerial attack.
Main Squad:
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#15 L.J. Reid – QB
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#4 Tyrell Thornton – RB/LB
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#1 Kaiden Curtis – WR
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#7 Jordan McNeil – WR
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#55 Marcus Hunt – OL
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#70 Steven Carter – OL
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#11 Evan Zollo – LB
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#8 Chris Patterson – LB
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#9 Anthony Rogers – DB
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#2 Xavier Miles – DB
Franklinton Red Rams (2-0)
Franklinton has looked dominant to start the season, scoring 77 points across two games. QB Keith James has been outstanding, throwing for over 300 yards per game, while WR Jamaal Epps has been a nightmare for defenses with 196 receiving yards per game. The ground game is balanced with RB Alijah Durham, and defensively, Walter Royster anchors a unit that has allowed just 13 points per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #8,370
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State Rank (NC): #254
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Key to Win: Keep James and Epps in rhythm while leaning on their stingy defense to keep South Granville off the board.
Main Squad:
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#12 Keith James – QB
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#2 Alijah Durham – RB
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#15 Jamaal Epps – WR
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#5 Jordan Harris – WR
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#65 Kenneth Middleton – OL
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#71 Carter Simmons – OL
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#10 Walter Royster – LB
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#9 Cameron Jenkins – DL
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#3 Aiden Lewis – DB
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#6 Malik Parker – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| South Granville | #9,542 | #298 | 1-1 |
| Franklinton | #8,370 | #254 | 2-0 |
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