Two Charlotte-area powers collide as the Ardrey Kell Knights (1-1) travel to take on the Marvin Ridge Mavericks (2-0) in a non-conference battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Ardrey Kell rebounded after an opening win but fell short last week, while Marvin Ridge has rolled through its first two games with balanced offense and strong defense.
Game Details
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Matchup: Ardrey Kell (NC) vs. Marvin Ridge (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Marvin Ridge High School, Waxhaw, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ardrey Kell Knights (1-1)
The Knights come in at .500 after splitting their first two contests. QB Jared Curtis has paced the offense with nearly 100 passing yards per game and 147 total yards per outing. On the ground, RB Grant Huffman has been steady, while WR Khylieb Rodriguez provides reliability in the passing game. Defensively, the Knights have held teams in stretches but will need to be sharp against a red-hot Mavericks attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,316
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State Rank (NC): #57
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Key to Win: Establish early offensive rhythm and limit turnovers to keep Marvin Ridge from controlling tempo.
Main Squad:
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#3 Jared Curtis – QB
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#21 Grant Huffman – RB
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#1 Khylieb Rodriguez – WR
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#55 Dylan Sanders – OL
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#62 Tyler Matthews – OL
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#44 Manny Lewis – DL
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#11 Christian Porter – LB
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#22 Jamal Foster – LB
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#5 Gavin Clarke – DB
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#2 Elijah Myers – DB
Marvin Ridge Mavericks (2-0)
Marvin Ridge has looked sharp in back-to-back wins, outscoring opponents 64-19 while averaging 362.5 total yards per game. QB Adam Aoun has been a standout, throwing for 156 yards per game, while RB Cole Hawkins leads the rushing attack. WR Alex Voss has been reliable as a top target, and the defense has been disruptive with nearly 4 sacks per game. With a strong start, the Mavericks aim to stay unbeaten against a tough Knights squad.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,976
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State Rank (NC): #46
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Key to Win: Continue their balanced offensive attack and apply defensive pressure to limit Curtis’ production.
Main Squad:
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#10 Adam Aoun – QB
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#20 Cole Hawkins – RB
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#1 Alex Voss – WR
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#71 Nori White – OL
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#56 Ethan Cole – OL
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#52 Evan Culicerto – LB
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#44 Manny Lewis – DL
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#7 Marcus Taylor – DB
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#5 Ryan Holt – DB
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#81 Ford Fehling – K
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Ardrey Kell | #2,316 | #57 | 1-1 |
| Marvin Ridge | #1,976 | #46 | 2-0 |
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