The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference clash as the Southside Seahawks (Chocowinity, NC) travel to meet the Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Southside is aiming to build on its first win of the season, while Washington County looks to rebound after an 0-2 start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Southside (NC) @ Washington County (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Washington County High School, Plymouth, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Southside Seahawks
The Seahawks enter Week 3 at 1-1, with a close win over North Edgecombe highlighting their ability to grind out tough games. Ranked #391 in North Carolina and #37 in Class, Southside is averaging 158 total yards per game but needs to find consistency on offense. Their key to victory is balancing their rushing and passing attack while leaning on defensive discipline.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,749
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State Rank (NC): #391
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Class Rank: #37
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Key to Win: Keep Ryan Lewis efficient under center, establish ground support with Javonn McCall, and limit explosive plays by Washington County.
Main Squad:
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Ryan Lewis (#11) – QB (72 passing yds/game, 95 total yds/game)
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Javonn McCall (#12) – RB (37 rushing yds/game)
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Chance Haywood (#5) – WR (53 receiving yds/game)
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Caleb Lewis (#45) – LB (9 tackles per game)
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Ethan Brown (#22) – DB
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Marcus Wright (#8) – WR/DB
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Jordan Miller (#50) – OL/DL
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Tyler Scott (#9) – LB
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Logan Price (#18) – FS
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Chris Daniels (#55) – DL
Washington County Panthers
The Panthers come in at 0-2, having been outscored 70–28 in their first two contests. Ranked #382 in North Carolina and #11 in Class, Washington County has one of the state’s more versatile weapons in QB/RB Kiymani Jones. Their key to victory is leaning on Jones’ dual-threat ability while tightening their defense against Southside’s balanced approach.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,595
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State Rank (NC): #382
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Class Rank: #11
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Key to Win: Feed Kiymani Jones on the ground and through the air, while allowing Keonja Sanders to anchor the defense in the front seven.
Main Squad:
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Kiymani Jones (#10) – QB/RB (114 rushing yds/game, 91 passing yds/game, 205 total yds/game)
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Brandon Spruill (#7) – WR (60 receiving yds/game)
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Keonja Sanders (#17) – LB (9 tackles per game, 0.5 sacks per game)
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Ethan Nelson (#6) – WR/DB
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David Romero (#23) – DL
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Marcus Lee (#2) – RB/DB
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Caleb Foster (#12) – FS
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Tyrell Johnson (#20) – LB
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Jordan Harris (#50) – OL/DL
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Logan Wright (#15) – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Southside | 12,749 | 391 (NC) | 37 | 1-1 |
| Washington County | 12,595 | 382 (NC) | 11 | 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.
