The Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs (1-1) head east to Rocky Mount for a tough road matchup against the undefeated Faith Christian Patriots (3-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM. Wake Christian looks to build momentum after splitting its first two games, while Faith Christian has been dominant, averaging over 40 points per game and riding a balanced, physical attack. Both teams will enter this contest with something to prove — the Bulldogs eager to pull off an upset, and the Patriots aiming to extend their perfect start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs vs Faith Christian Patriots
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Location: Faith Christian School, Rocky Mount, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs (1-1)
The Bulldogs have shown flashes of potential, relying heavily on versatile playmaker Trace Turner. Turner is doing it all — averaging 83.5 rushing yards, 51 receiving yards, and 134.5 total yards per game, while also leading the team in tackles with 14.5 per game. QB Brady Stiltner has been steady through the air, averaging 84 passing yards per game, helping keep defenses honest.
Wake Christian’s challenge will be slowing down Faith Christian’s explosive ground game. Defensively, they average 67 tackles per game, but with opponents already scoring 63 points in two games, consistency will be key if they want to pull off a road upset.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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Points For/Against: 46–63
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Key to Win: Lean on Turner’s two-way play, win the turnover battle, and force Faith Christian into longer possessions to limit big plays.
Main Squad:
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#4 Trace Turner – RB/LB
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#10 Brady Stiltner – QB
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#53 Anderson Seay – OL/DL
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#2 Jacob Merritt – WR/DB
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#6 Marcus Daniels – DB
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#15 Ayden Tyndall – DL
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#12 Luke Marshall – WR
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#22 Elijah Freeman – RB/DB
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#50 Cameron Wright – LB
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#1 Caleb Foster – DB
Faith Christian Patriots (3-0)
The Patriots have been one of the most dominant teams in North Carolina’s private school scene so far, outscoring opponents 125–48 across their first three games. RB Vincent Wilson is the engine of the offense, averaging a staggering 184.5 rushing yards per game and 224.5 total yards per game, while also contributing as a receiving threat. QB Blayde Hinton adds balance with 73.5 passing yards per contest, giving the Patriots a multi-dimensional attack.
On defense, LB Isaac Suber (6 tackles per game) and DL Ayden Tyndall (1 sack per game) anchor a front that has been opportunistic and physical. The Patriots’ biggest strength is their ability to explode offensively in the third quarter, averaging 32 points after halftime.
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2025 Record: 3-0
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Points For/Against: 125–48
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Wilson on the ground, pressure Stiltner in the pocket, and use quick-strike scoring runs to put Wake Christian on its heels early.
Main Squad:
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#2 Vincent Wilson – RB/WR
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#3 Blayde Hinton – QB
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#14 Isaac Suber – LB
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#15 Ayden Tyndall – DL
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#50 Immanuel Jones – OL/DL
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#7 Jordan Mitchell – DB
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#11 Chris Watson – WR
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#12 Carter Hayes – DB
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#8 Mason Bryant – WR
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#5 Cameron Johnson – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Wake Christian Academy | #12,167 | #370 (NC) | 1-1 |
| Faith Christian | — | — | 3-0 |
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