An early-season measuring stick awaits as the Walkertown Wolfpack (2-0) travels to Mt. Ulla to take on the West Rowan Falcons (1-1) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are known for their toughness in the trenches, but Walkertown brings an explosive passing attack while West Rowan will look to pound the football on the ground.
Game Details
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Matchup: Walkertown (NC) vs West Rowan (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Location: West Rowan High School, Mt. Ulla, NC
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Walkertown Wolfpack (2-0)
Walkertown has been dominant out of the gate, averaging 52.5 points per game while surrendering only 16 across two contests. QB Jerrell Crawford has been sensational, putting up 231 passing yards per game with a reliable top target in WR Hunter Cruise (68.5 ypg). RB Nasir Conrad has been a steady ground presence, keeping defenses honest with 57 rushing yards per game. On defense, LB Camereon Cartlidge is everywhere—averaging 12.3 tackles per game and racking up 2 sacks per outing.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,755
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State Rank (NC): #157
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Key to Win: Keep Crawford upright and let the passing game stretch West Rowan’s secondary.
Main Squad:
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#2 Jerrell Crawford – QB
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#7 Nasir Conrad – RB
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#4 Hunter Cruise – WR
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#0 Amare Mitchell – WR
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#55 Michael Lawson – OL
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#77 Corey Allen – OL
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#9 Camereon Cartlidge – LB
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#44 Jayden McClain – DL
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#21 Isaiah Ford – DB
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#6 Malik Hampton – DB
West Rowan Falcons (1-1)
West Rowan rebounded from an opening loss with a strong road win, and now the Falcons return home seeking a statement. The ground game has been their strength, paced by RB Cooper Martin, who is averaging a staggering 158 rushing yards per game. QB Brant Graham adds balance with 90 passing yards per contest, while WR Sloan Stewart is his go-to target. On defense, LB Kaden Sanders (8 tackles per game) and DL Bryson Ellis (2 sacks) are tone-setters up front.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #4,226
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State Rank (NC): #118
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Key to Win: Control the clock with Martin’s rushing attack and generate pressure to disrupt Crawford’s rhythm.
Main Squad:
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#5 Brant Graham – QB
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#7 Cooper Martin – RB
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#17 Sloan Stewart – WR
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#14 Jacob Harris – WR
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#66 Tyler McCoy – OL
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#75 Evan Price – OL
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#22 Kaden Sanders – LB
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#90 Bryson Ellis – DL
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#8 Jalen Moore – DB
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#3 Chris Thompson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Record |
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| Walkertown | #5,755 | #157 | 2-0 |
| West Rowan | #4,226 | #118 | 1-1 |
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