The 2025 high school football season features a big non-conference clash as the Tarboro Vikings (Tarboro, NC) travel to face the Havelock Rams (Havelock, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Tarboro comes in unbeaten and ranked among the top programs in North Carolina, while Havelock looks to rally its home crowd and grab its first win of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Tarboro (NC) @ Havelock (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Havelock High School, Havelock, NC
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Tarboro Vikings
Tarboro enters at 2-0, dominating opponents with one of the most punishing rushing attacks in the state. Averaging over 422 rushing yards per game, the Vikings are led by RB Kamerin McDowell-Moore, who is averaging more than 200 yards per contest. Ranked #42 in North Carolina and #1 in their class, Tarboro’s physical style has them positioned as a heavy favorite in this matchup.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,840
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State Rank (NC): #42
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep feeding McDowell-Moore behind their powerful line and control the tempo defensively.
Main Squad:
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Kamerin McDowell-Moore – RB
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Tyler Powell – QB
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Caiden Everette – WR
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Carmello Bullock – LB
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Marcus Edwards – DL
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Isaiah Harper – DB
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Jalen Morris – OL
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Terrell Johnson – LB
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Chris Taylor – WR
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Davion Smith – DB
Havelock Rams
The Rams stand at 0-2, still looking for their first win after tough battles to start the season. Offensively, they’ve averaged just 3.5 points per game, but QB Andrew Williams and WR Jayden Howard provide sparks of potential. On defense, Eli Maher and Christopher Bispham are the anchors, with Bispham averaging one sack per game. Ranked #60 in NC, Havelock must find consistency to hang with Tarboro’s relentless rushing attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #2,438
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State Rank (NC): #60
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Class Rank: #8
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Key to Win: Force turnovers, capitalize on limited possessions, and rely on defensive leaders to slow down Tarboro’s ground game.
Main Squad:
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Andrew Williams – QB/RB
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Jayden Howard – WR
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Eli Maher – LB
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Christopher Bispham – DL
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Jordan Thomas – WR/DB
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Caleb Harris – OL
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Isaiah Bryant – RB
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Cameron Lewis – DB
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Malik Gordon – WR
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Xavier Robinson – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Tarboro | #1,840 | #42 | #1 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 54 | 33 |
| Havelock | #2,438 | #60 | #8 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 7 | 35 |
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.
