The 2025 North Carolina high school football season brings another Sampson County showdown as the Clinton Dark Horses (Clinton, NC) host the Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs (Teachey, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. These two programs have a long tradition of producing hard-fought battles, and both are eager to prove themselves early in the season.
Game Details
-
Matchup: Wallace-Rose Hill (NC) @ Clinton (NC)
-
Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
-
Location: Clinton High School, Clinton, NC
-
Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
Fans can purchase digital tickets through GoFan or stream the game live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).Watch here: Start your free trial today
Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs
The Bulldogs come into this contest 0-2, searching for their first win of the season after setbacks against East Duplin and another early opponent. While their offense has struggled to find rhythm, Wallace-Rose Hill remains a physical and resilient squad, anchored by a defense that averages 68 tackles per game. Ranked #106 in North Carolina, the Bulldogs will aim to rely on their trademark toughness to upset Clinton on the road.
-
2025 Record: 0-2
-
National Rank: #3,919
-
State Rank (NC): #106
-
Class Rank: #7
-
Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, create turnovers, and sustain longer drives to keep Clinton’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
-
Khajyre Murphy – LB
-
Trent Williams – DL/OLB
-
Jaylen Smith – RB
-
Anthony Wells – QB
-
Chris Horton – WR/DB
-
Elijah Matthews – OL
-
Kaden Price – DB
-
Jordan Roberts – LB
-
Cameron Ellis – WR
-
Malik Brown – DL
Clinton Dark Horses
The Dark Horses enter the game 1-1, looking to bounce back from a tough 55-39 loss to Midway. With a balanced offense led by QB Miles McCallop, Clinton has averaged nearly 30 points per game, making them a dangerous opponent on their home turf. Ranked #166 in North Carolina, Clinton’s combination of explosive offense and opportunistic defense gives them the edge if they execute cleanly.
-
2025 Record: 1-1
-
National Rank: #6,006
-
State Rank (NC): #166
-
Class Rank: #17
-
Key to Win: Lean on McCallop’s passing attack, get early stops on defense, and limit penalties that could stall drives.
Main Squad:
-
Miles McCallop – QB
-
Gavin Miller – RB
-
Jonah Boone – WR
-
Isaiah Brooks – LB
-
Marcus Graham – WR/DB
-
Caleb Sanders – OL
-
Jayden Cooper – DB
-
Elijah Moore – LB
-
Trent Daniels – WR
-
Devin Harris – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace-Rose Hill | #3,919 | #106 | #7 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 24 | 47 |
| Clinton | #6,006 | #166 | #17 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 58 | 69 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
