The Williams Bulldogs (Burlington, NC) return home for a non-conference matchup against the Orange Panthers (Hillsborough, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Williams enters at 1-1, while Orange is looking for its first win after an 0-2 start. Both teams will aim to establish momentum early in this Alamance–Orange County clash.
Game Details
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Matchup: Orange (NC) @ Williams (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Williams High School, Burlington, NC
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Orange Panthers
The Panthers are 0-2 after suffering losses to Southeast Alamance and Eastern Guilford, surrendering 89 total points in the process. RB Markus Thomas has been the bright spot, averaging 109.5 rushing yards per game and accounting for the majority of the offense. Ranked #319 in NC, Orange will need a stronger defensive effort to contain Williams’ explosive playmakers.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,285
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State Rank (NC): #319
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Class Rank: #48
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Key to Win: Control tempo with Thomas on the ground, limit turnovers, and improve defensive tackling against Williams’ balanced offense.
Main Squad:
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Markus Thomas – RB/LB
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Jackson Moody – QB
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Hunter Albert – WR/DB
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Jaxon Crawford – LB
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Isaiah Green – WR
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Elijah Rogers – DB
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Caleb Thompson – OL
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Jordan Carter – DL
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Chris Parker – WR
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Malik Brown – LB
Williams Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are 1-1, rebounding from a close loss to Eastern Guilford with a dominant victory in their opener. Williams has displayed balance on offense, averaging 357 rushing yards and 148 passing yards per game for a staggering 505 total yards per game. QB Kyrian Fuller and RB Amarion Richmond headline the attack, while LB Vince Coker leads a defense that’s averaging 85 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,194
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State Rank (NC): #53
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Class Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Keep the run game strong with Richmond, exploit Orange’s weak pass defense through Fuller and Overby, and maintain defensive pressure up front.
Main Squad:
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Kyrian Fuller – QB
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Amarion Richmond – RB
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William Overby – WR
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Vince Coker – LB
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Elijah Kimber – DL
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Faris Ovcina – K
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Marcus Hill – WR
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Ethan Taylor – DB
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Caleb Rogers – OL
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Jordan Ellis – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Orange | #10,285 | #319 | #48 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 44 | 89 |
| Williams | #2,194 | #53 | #13 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 57 | 20 |
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