The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Phoenix (Winston-Salem, NC) travel west to battle the Alleghany Trojans (Sparta, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Alleghany looks to stay unbeaten at home, while WSPA hopes to secure its first win of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix (NC) @ Alleghany Trojans (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Alleghany High School, Sparta, NC
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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Phoenix
The Phoenix enter the matchup 0-2, having been outscored 96-6 in their first two contests. Ranked #12,629 nationally and #385 in North Carolina, WSPA will need QB Tim Smith to step up both as a passer and a runner to spark their struggling offense. Their defense has been tested heavily but will look to hold strong against Alleghany’s run game.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,629
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State Rank (NC): #385
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Class Rank: #12
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Key to Win: Protect Tim Smith in the pocket, sustain drives, and slow down Alleghany’s rushing attack.
Main Squad:
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Tim Smith – QB/RB (#1, 85 rushing yds & 105 passing yds per game, 190 total yds per game)
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Chance Wilborn – WR (#8, 55 receiving yds per game)
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Dawayne Pone Jr. – LB (#7, 15 tackles per game)
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William Little – DL (#22, 1 sack per game)
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Carl Richburg – OL (#50, 2 pancake blocks)
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Malik Johnson – RB
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Elijah Thompson – DB
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Marcus Green – WR/DB
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Isaiah Carter – LB
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Jordan Simmons – DL
Alleghany Trojans
The Trojans are off to a 2-0 start, scoring 56 points across two games while giving up 41. Ranked #9,671 nationally and #301 in North Carolina, Alleghany is powered by its rushing attack, led by Aiden Love, and a defense that has made timely stops. With home-field advantage, the Trojans will look to stay unbeaten and continue building momentum.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #9,671
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State Rank (NC): #301
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Class Rank: #20
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Key to Win: Control the game with the run, force turnovers, and maintain discipline against WSPA’s dual-threat quarterback.
Main Squad:
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Aiden Love – RB/LB (#20, 101 rushing yds & 8 tackles per game)
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John LeMasters – QB (#2, 50 passing yds per game, 119.5 total yds per game)
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AJ Perong – DL (#15, 1 sack per game)
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Caleb Johnson – DB
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Marcus Reed – WR/DB
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Jordan Ellis – LB
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Chris Daniels – OL
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Isaiah Miller – WR
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Jalen Parker – RB
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Malik Carter – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| WSPA | 12,629 | 385 (NC) | 12 | 0-2 |
| Alleghany | 9,671 | 301 (NC) | 20 | 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.
