The Southwest Onslow Stallions (0-1) look to bounce back as they travel to face the surging Croatan Cougars (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Newport. Croatan has been dominant early in the season, outscoring opponents 109-7 across two games, while Southwest Onslow is searching for its first victory after a tough opening loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC) @ Croatan (Newport, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Croatan High School, Newport, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Southwest Onslow Stallions
The Stallions dropped their opener to Richlands (18-6), struggling to generate consistent offense. RB Andrew Boucher was a bright spot, averaging 84.5 rushing yards and 9.0 points per game, while the defense will need to find ways to limit Croatan’s balanced attack. With more discipline and ball control, Southwest Onslow hopes to keep this one competitive.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #8,437
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State Rank (NC): #258
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Class Rank: #32
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Points For/Against: 6 PF, 18 PA
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Key to Win: Lean on Boucher in the run game, win the time-of-possession battle, and avoid turnovers against Croatan’s opportunistic defense.
Main Squad:
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#21 Andrew Boucher – RB (84.5 Rushing YPG, 9.0 PPG)
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#3 Cameron Bryant – QB (Offensive leader)
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#4 Jaylen Carter – WR/DB (Deep threat & playmaker)
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#7 Marcus Hill – LB (Defensive anchor)
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#9 Jordan Phillips – DB/KR (Special teams spark)
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#50 Tyler Johnson – OL/DL (Line leader)
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#11 Eli Brooks – WR/CB
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#12 Tyree Sanders – LB/TE
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#2 Chris Moore – WR/DB
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#55 Caleb Allen – DL (Trench presence)
Croatan Cougars
Croatan has stormed out to a 2-0 record, averaging an eye-popping 54.5 points per game while giving up just 7 total points. QB Kannon McBride leads a balanced attack with 161.5 passing yards and 178.0 total yards per game, while RB Andrew Boucher and WR JP Baccoli provide reliable options in the ground and air game. Defensively, LB Carter Abalos and DL Porter Ingels have been key contributors, combining for solid tackling and sack production.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #8,235
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State Rank (NC): #252
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Class Rank: #40
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Points For/Against: 109 PF, 7 PA
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Key to Win: Continue balanced offensive production, protect McBride in the pocket, and apply defensive pressure early to force turnovers.
Main Squad:
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#15 Kannon McBride – QB (161.5 Passing YPG, 178.0 Total YPG)
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#4 JP Baccoli – WR (52.5 Receiving YPG)
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#21 Andrew Boucher – RB (Ground game leader, red-zone weapon)
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#33 Carter Abalos – LB (6.0 Tackles per game, defensive anchor)
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#60 Porter Ingels – DL (1.0 Sacks per game)
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#12 Michael Green – WR/DB (Speed threat)
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#5 Alex Martin – RB/DB (Two-way playmaker)
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#55 Ethan White – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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#9 Isaiah Cook – LB (Hard hitter)
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#2 Landon Harris – WR/DB (Special teams contributor)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Southwest Onslow | #8,437 | #258 | #32 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 6 | 18 |
| Croatan | #8,235 | #252 | #40 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 109 | 7 |
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