The 2025 season moves into conference play as the East Gaston Warriors (Mt. Holly, NC) travel to face the Burns Bulldogs (Lawndale, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter winless at 0-2, making this an important matchup to get back on track and make a statement in league play.
Game Details
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Matchup: East Gaston Warriors (NC) @ Burns Bulldogs (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Burns High School, Lawndale, NC
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East Gaston Warriors
The Warriors are still searching for their first victory, averaging just 7 points per game while giving up 40 through two contests. Ranked #7,005 nationally and #201 in North Carolina, East Gaston will rely heavily on QB Drew Dixon to spark their offense both on the ground and through the air.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #7,005
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State Rank (NC): #201
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Class Rank: #22
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Key to Win: Sustain drives behind Dixon’s dual-threat ability and capitalize on red-zone chances to keep pace with Burns.
Main Squad:
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Drew Dixon – QB/RB (#12, 80 rushing yds & 6 passing yds per game)
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Romelo Wells – WR (#1, 6 receiving yds per game)
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Jacob Tysinger – LB (#8, 8 tackles per game)
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Kolton Pryor – DL (#17, 1 sack per game)
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Isaiah Baldwin – OL (#77, 2 pancake blocks)
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Marcus Lee – DB
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Carter Green – OL/DL
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Jalen Parker – RB
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Jordan Simmons – LB
Burns Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are also 0-2, but they have shown more offensive punch, putting up 48 total points while struggling defensively, surrendering 95. Ranked #2,699 nationally and #68 in North Carolina, Burns will look to use its balanced rushing attack and aggressive defense to grab its first win of the year in front of the home crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #2,699
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State Rank (NC): #68
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Continue feeding the ground game, limit big plays defensively, and tighten up in late-game situations.
Main Squad:
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Cameron Jones – RB
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Malik Harris – QB
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Anthony Baxter – OL
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J’zavion Tate – WR
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Joshua McClure – DL
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Marcus Reed – LB
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Xavier Wallace – DL
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Caleb Turner – DB
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Jayden Ellis – WR/DB
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Noah Carter – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| East Gaston | 7,005 | 201 (NC) | 22 | 0-2 |
| Burns | 2,699 | 68 (NC) | 4 | 0-2 |
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