The Oak Grove Grizzlies (1-1) travel to face the Salisbury Hornets (1-1) in a key non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Salisbury, NC. Both teams sit at .500 after their first two contests, and this matchup provides a chance to gain early momentum against a strong regional opponent.
Game Details
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Matchup: Oak Grove (Winston-Salem, NC) @ Salisbury (Salisbury, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Salisbury High School, Salisbury, NC
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Oak Grove Grizzlies
The Grizzlies opened their season with strong defensive play, allowing just 7 total points across two games. Offensively, QB Grayson Treadway has been efficient, averaging 191.5 passing yards per game while also contributing over 211 total yards per game. RB/WR Jyden Barnes has been a versatile weapon, contributing both on the ground and in the passing game. Defensively, Bradley Byrd and Dylan White headline a group that has been stout up front.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,215
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State Rank (NC): #54
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Class Rank: #7
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Points For/Against: 55 PF, 7 PA
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Treadway and Barnes, continue defensive dominance.
Main Squad:
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#12 Grayson Treadway – QB (191.5 Passing YPG, 211.5 Total YPG)
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#9 Jyden Barnes – RB/WR (33.5 Rushing YPG, 57.0 Receiving YPG)
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#40 Bradley Byrd – LB (4.5 Tackles per game)
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#32 Dylan White – DL (1.0 Sack per game)
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#7 Carter Miller – WR (Red-zone target)
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#14 Mason Boyd – DB (Secondary leader)
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#55 Connor Steele – OL/DL (Line anchor)
Salisbury Hornets
Salisbury has played in two tough battles, winning one and dropping another. Their offense leans on Isaiah Foxx, who averages 91 passing yards and 131 total yards per game. WR Jaylin Johnson has been a reliable target, while RB Darrius Jefferies adds production in the backfield. On defense, Vamara Jabateh is a force, averaging 10 tackles per game and 1.0 sack, anchoring the Hornets’ front seven.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,435
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State Rank (NC): #92
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Class Rank: #7
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Points For/Against: 40 PF, 57 PA
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Key to Win: Foxx must spark the passing game, and Jabateh must lead the defense in slowing Oak Grove’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
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#3 Isaiah Foxx – QB (91 Passing YPG, 131 Total YPG)
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#0 Darrius Jefferies – RB (46.0 Rushing YPG)
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#1 Jaylin Johnson – WR (56.0 Receiving YPG)
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#25 Vamara Jabateh – LB (10.0 Tackles, 1.0 Sack per game)
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#7 Andre Coleman – WR/DB (Two-way playmaker)
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#11 Jordan Long – DB (Ballhawk in secondary)
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#54 Cameron Lee – OL/DL (Line enforcer)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Oak Grove | #2,215 | #54 | #7 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 55 | 7 |
| Salisbury | #3,435 | #92 | #7 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 40 | 57 |
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