The annual Marlin Bowl takes center stage Friday as Manteo (NC) makes the short trip to face local rival First Flight (Kill Devil Hills, NC) in a non-conference matchup on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Manteo looks to move above .500, while First Flight seeks its first win of the season in front of a home crowd.
Game Details
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Matchup: Manteo (NC) @ First Flight (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills, NC (Marlin Bowl)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Manteo Redskins
The Redskins enter at 1-1 overall, ranked #12,370 nationally and #375 in North Carolina. They’ve averaged 24 points per game behind a balanced offense, but defensive consistency remains a key focus after surrendering 43 points across two contests.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,370
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State Rank (NC): #375
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Class Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Keep the offense steady, limit turnovers, and take advantage of First Flight’s defensive lapses in the second half.
Main Squad:
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#7 Caleb Daniels – QB
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#2 Jordan White – RB
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#5 Isaiah Brooks – WR/DB
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#12 Micah Green – WR
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#21 Jamal Carter – RB/LB
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#4 Marcus Johnson – DB
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#8 Aiden Foster – WR
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#3 Jayden Lewis – LB
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#11 Isaiah Smith – WR/DB
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#55 Elijah Thompson – OL/DL
First Flight Nighthawks
The Nighthawks are 0-2 overall, ranked #12,808 nationally and #394 in North Carolina. They’ve come close in both losses — including a narrow 7-6 defeat to Camden County — but haven’t found enough offense to finish games. At home in the Marlin Bowl, First Flight will be desperate to turn things around.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,808
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State Rank (NC): #394
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Class Rank: #54
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Key to Win: Capitalize on scoring chances, finish drives with points, and use the energy of the rivalry atmosphere to stay competitive late.
Main Squad:
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#10 Ryan Matthews – QB
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#1 Chris Brown – RB
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#5 Daniel Scott – WR
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#4 Aiden Parker – WR/DB
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#9 Michael Taylor – LB
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#7 Cameron Harris – DB/WR
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#15 Logan Miller – WR
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#22 Tyrese Johnson – RB
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#54 Isaiah Brooks – OL/DL
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#12 Anthony Carter – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Manteo | #12,370 | #375 | #35 | 1-1 |
| First Flight | #12,808 | #394 | #54 | 0-2 |
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