Week 3 of the 2025 North Carolina high school football season features a battle of unbeatens as the Asheville School Blues (2-0) face the Ambassador Christian School Lions (2-0) in a neutral-site non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The clash will be held at Lenoir-Rhyne University, setting the stage for two fast-rising programs to showcase their strength.
Game Details
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Matchup: Asheville School (Independent) vs Ambassador Christian School (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC
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Asheville School Blues
The Blues have been dominant to start 2025, averaging 471.5 total yards per game with a balanced offensive attack. RB Marvyn Larozer has been unstoppable, averaging 134.5 rushing yards and 214 total yards per game, while QB Jonas Howard adds efficiency through the air. Defensively, Juvea Smith anchors the unit with 11.5 tackles per game. Asheville enters this matchup ranked #2,883 nationally and #78 in North Carolina.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,883
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State Rank (NC): #78
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Continue their ground dominance with Larozer, control time of possession, and force ACS into turnovers.
Main Squad:
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#1 Marvyn Larozer – RB/WR (214.0 Total YPG, Team’s Offensive Leader)
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#5 Jonas Howard – QB (153.0 Passing YPG)
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#7 Juvea Smith – LB (Tackles Leader, 11.5 per game)
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#47 Owen Smith – DL (Sacks Leader)
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#32 Lucca DeGennaro – RB (Scoring Leader)
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Caleb Morgan – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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Bryce Williams – WR/DB
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Nathaniel Cole – WR/CB
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Malik Foster – LB/TE
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Dylan Wright – DB/KR
Ambassador Christian School Lions
The Lions have started 2025 with confidence, leaning on one of the most explosive passing games in the state. QB Weston Michalak has been sensational, averaging 270 passing yards and 285 total yards per game, while WR Kenan Dixon provides a deep threat at over 100 yards receiving per game. Their defense, led by Najeh Boneque and Preston Pruitt, has delivered timely stops. ACS enters the game ranked #3,880 nationally.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,880
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State Rank (NC): –
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Class Rank: –
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Key to Win: Strike early with the passing game, protect Michalak from Asheville’s pass rush, and prevent Larozer from controlling the clock.
Main Squad:
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#11 Weston Michalak – QB (270.0 Passing YPG, 285.0 Total YPG)
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#8 Kenan Dixon – WR (Receiving Leader, 109.0 YPG)
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#22 Mason Emery – RB (32.0 Rushing YPG)
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#10 Najeh Boneque – LB (Tackles Leader, 7.0 per game)
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#06 Preston Pruitt – DL (Sacks Leader)
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Caleb James – WR/DB
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Jordan Lee – LB/TE
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Ethan Price – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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Micah Stone – DB/KR
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David Morales – WR/CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Asheville School (Ind.) | #2,883 | #78 | #1 | 2-0 |
| Ambassador Christian | #3,880 | – | – | 2-0 |
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.
