The 2025 season continues with a Randolph County non-conference showdown as the Providence Grove Patriots (Franklinville, NC) visit the Southwestern Randolph Cougars (Asheboro, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams bring momentum into the matchup, with Providence Grove at 1-1 and Southwestern Randolph off to a dominant 2-0 start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Providence Grove Patriots (NC) @ Southwestern Randolph Cougars (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Southwestern Randolph High School, Asheboro, NC
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Providence Grove Patriots
The Patriots come in at 1-1, showing flashes of offensive balance but needing more consistency to keep up with high-scoring teams. Ranked #8,057 nationally and #245 in North Carolina, Providence Grove will once again look to QB Jackson Lawver, who leads the team in both passing and rushing yards, to carry the load offensively.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,057
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State Rank (NC): #245
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Class Rank: #25
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Key to Win: Protect the football, rely on Lawver’s dual-threat ability, and force Southwestern Randolph into mistakes.
Main Squad:
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Jackson Lawver – QB/RB (#8, 180 passing yds & 37 rushing yds per game, 217 total yds per game)
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Andrew Thomas – WR (#3, 77 receiving yds per game)
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Conner Haithcock – LB (#11, 12 tackles per game)
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Wyatt Brinkley – OL (#51, 2 pancake blocks)
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Jaden Ellis – RB
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Carter Simmons – WR/DB
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Isaiah Rogers – DB
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Marcus Allen – OL/DL
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Caleb Johnson – LB
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Malik Brown – WR
Southwestern Randolph Cougars
The Cougars have opened the season strong at 2-0, outscoring opponents 79-7. Ranked #7,629 nationally and #231 in North Carolina, Southwestern Randolph has been dominant on both sides of the ball, posting back-to-back statement wins over East Davidson and Trinity. They’ll look to continue their hot streak at home against a Patriots squad still finding its identity.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #7,629
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State Rank (NC): #231
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Class Rank: #30
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Key to Win: Keep the ground game rolling, maintain defensive discipline, and build on their momentum with another fast start.
Main Squad:
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Travis Johnson – QB
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Jalen Carter – RB
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Malik Ratliff – WR
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Anthony Walker – LB
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Caleb Turner – DB
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Marcus Reed – WR/DB
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Xavier Brown – OL/DL
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Jordan Simmons – LB
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Isaiah Miller – WR
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Chris Daniels – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Providence Grove | 8,057 | 245 (NC) | 25 | 1-1 |
| Southwestern Rand. | 7,629 | 231 (NC) | 30 | 2-0 |
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