The KIPP Pride Pride (2-0, Gaston, NC) hit the road again looking to stay unbeaten as they face the Gates County Red Barons (0-2, Gatesville, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. KIPP Pride has dominated both of its first two games, while Gates County is searching for its first win after a tough start.
Game Details
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Matchup: KIPP Pride Pride vs Gates County Red Barons
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Location: Gates County High School, Gatesville, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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KIPP Pride Pride (2-0)
The Pride have been one of the early-season surprises in North Carolina, outscoring opponents 96-14 through two games. Offensively, RB Tamareus Pearson is a workhorse, averaging 137 rushing yards and 155 total yards per game. QB Gearey Johnson (94 passing yards per game) manages the air attack, with WR Antonio Felton (74 receiving yards, 7 tackles per game) contributing on both sides of the ball. Defensively, DL Zachariah Terry (1 sack) provides pressure in the trenches. With an explosive 48 points per game, KIPP Pride is proving it can strike fast and often.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #12,434
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State Rank (NC): #377
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Key to Win: Continue to feed Pearson on the ground while keeping the defense aggressive.
Main Squad:
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#1 Tamareus Pearson – RB/LB
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#3 Gearey Johnson – QB
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#11 Antonio Felton – WR/DB
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#54 Zachariah Terry – DL
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#6 Marcus James – OL/DL
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#7 Jalen Ward – LB
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#2 Chris Randle – WR
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#9 Caleb Hicks – DB
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#5 Isaiah Green – RB
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#8 Jaden Clark – OL
Gates County Red Barons (0-2)
The Red Barons have struggled out of the gate, scoring just 28 total points while allowing 39 per game. Gates County’s offense has shown flashes in the second half of games, but slow starts have put them in difficult positions. While individual leaders aren’t listed, the Barons rely on a physical rushing attack and home-field energy to spark momentum. Defensively, the team has battled but needs more consistency to keep pace with KIPP’s high-octane offense.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,349
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State Rank (NC): #323
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Key to Win: Start fast on offense, limit turnovers, and lean on defensive stops to slow down Pearson.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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#10 Cameron Boone – QB
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#22 Malik White – RB
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#5 Darren Holley – RB/DB
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#12 Tyrese Jones – WR
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#55 Isaiah Carter – OL/DL
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#50 Michael Newby – OL
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#42 Jordan Perry – LB
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#9 Trevon Lee – DB
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#44 Carter Bryant – DL
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#2 Aiden Harris – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| KIPP Pride | #12,434 | #377 (NC) | 2-0 |
| Gates County | #10,349 | #323 (NC) | 0-2 |
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