The 2025 high school football season continues with a matchup between two win-hungry programs as the Morehead Panthers (Eden, NC) travel to face the Cummings Cavaliers (Burlington, NC) in a non-conference battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter this contest at 0-2, eager to notch their first win and swing momentum in their favor.
Game Details
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Matchup: Morehead (NC) @ Cummings (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Cummings High School, Burlington, NC
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Morehead Panthers
The Panthers enter Week 3 at 0-2, struggling to find offensive rhythm, having been shut out across their first two games (0 total points). Ranked #334 in North Carolina and #47 in Class, Morehead’s focus will be on generating offensive production and cutting down turnovers. Their key to victory is sustaining drives and taking advantage of Cummings’ defensive lapses.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,640
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State Rank (NC): #334
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Class Rank: #47
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Key to Win: Establish offensive consistency, protect the quarterback, and control time of possession.
Main Squad:
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Tyrese Johnson (#5) – RB
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Marcus Lee (#10) – QB
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Caleb Foster (#12) – WR/DB
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Darius Scott (#22) – LB
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Isaiah Brown (#9) – DB
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Hunter Gray (#55) – OL/DL
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Logan Price (#18) – WR
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Ethan Wright (#2) – FS
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Jabari Davis (#50) – DL
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Trey Richardson (#7) – LB
Cummings Cavaliers
The Cavaliers also stand at 0-2, but unlike Morehead, they’ve managed to put points on the board (30 total). Ranked #199 in North Carolina and #21 in Class, Cummings’ offense will look to build on flashes of scoring potential. Their key to victory is capitalizing on red-zone opportunities and applying defensive pressure against a struggling Morehead attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #6,944
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State Rank (NC): #199
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Class Rank: #21
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Key to Win: Finish drives with points, limit penalties, and use defensive intensity to control tempo.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Carter (#8) – QB
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Dontrell Williams (#3) – RB
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Elijah Thompson (#15) – WR
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Micah Allen (#1) – WR/DB
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Dallas Saunders (#35) – LB
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Jordan Matthews (#22) – FS
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Marcus Bryant (#50) – OL/DL
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Eli Rogers (#11) – DB
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Cameron Scott (#9) – LB
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Tyrone Harris (#55) – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Morehead | 10,640 | 334 (NC) | 47 | 0-2 |
| Cummings | 6,944 | 199 (NC) | 21 | 0-2 |
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.
