The 2025 season heats up in Cumberland County with the annual “Battle of the Bridge” as the Gray’s Creek Bears (Hope Mills, NC) travel across town to face the South View Tigers (Hope Mills, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This rivalry matchup brings extra intensity, with Gray’s Creek looking to stay unbeaten and South View eager to defend its home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Gray’s Creek (NC) @ South View (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: South View High School, Hope Mills, NC
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Gray’s Creek Bears
The Bears come in undefeated at 2-0, with strong wins over Seventy-First and Westover to open their campaign. Offensively, Gray’s Creek has averaged 31 points per game, showing balance with Jamal Brown under center and Cristian Simmons anchoring the ground attack. Defensively, their 57 tackles per game highlight an aggressive front seven. Ranked #146 in North Carolina, the Bears aim to extend their winning streak and claim local bragging rights.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,470
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State Rank (NC): #146
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Class Rank: #26
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Key to Win: Stay balanced offensively, continue winning in the trenches, and limit South View’s big-play potential.
Main Squad:
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Jamal Brown – QB
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Cristian Simmons – RB
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Ahmad Carmichael – WR
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Keenan Ashworth – LB
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Christian Burnette – DL
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Jordan Matthews – DB
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Xavier Thompson – OL
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Malik Carter – LB
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Darius Moore – WR
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Cameron Ellis – DB
South View Tigers
The Tigers enter the rivalry 0-2, still searching for their first victory of the season after a difficult start. Despite setbacks, South View has shown potential on offense, averaging 16.5 points per game, and their defense is led by standout tackler Tyrell Davis. Ranked #155 in North Carolina, the Tigers will need their home crowd and improved execution to slow down Gray’s Creek and turn the tide in this rivalry.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #5,714
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State Rank (NC): #155
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Class Rank: #27
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Key to Win: Lean on Davis and the defense to create stops, capitalize on scoring opportunities, and avoid turnovers that could fuel Gray’s Creek’s momentum.
Main Squad:
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Tyrell Davis – LB
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Graeme Dinwiddie – DL
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Marcus Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Rogers – RB
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Caleb Smith – WR
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Jalen Harris – WR/DB
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Cameron White – OL
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Malik Turner – LB
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DeAndre Brooks – DB
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Jordan Evans – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Gray’s Creek | #5,470 | #146 | #26 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 62 | 51 |
| South View | #5,714 | #155 | #27 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 33 | 62 |
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.
