The 2025 season heats up in a conference matchup as the Lincolnton Wolves (Lincolnton, NC) travel to face the Cherryville Ironmen (Cherryville, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams bring firepower into this game, with Cherryville riding a perfect 2-0 start and Lincolnton looking to build consistency after splitting its first two contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lincolnton Wolves (NC) @ Cherryville Ironmen (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Cherryville High School, Cherryville, NC
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Lincolnton Wolves
The Wolves enter 1-1, with an explosive offense averaging 432.5 yards per game. Ranked #4,448 nationally and #123 in North Carolina, Lincolnton’s attack is powered by dual-threat QB Rashad Lynch, who has already piled up over 313 total yards per game. For Lincolnton to win, they’ll need to convert their high yardage into consistent scoring while tightening up defensively.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #4,448
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State Rank (NC): #123
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Class Rank: #9
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Key to Win: Turn yardage into points, limit Cherryville’s rushing attack, and control possession.
Main Squad:
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Rashad Lynch – QB/RB (#11, 246.5 passing yds, 66.5 rushing yds, 313 total yds per game)
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RJ Lynch – WR (#1, 135 receiving yds per game)
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Jalaythan Mayfield – LB (#3, 14 tackles & 1 sack per game)
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Marcus Hill – DB
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Cameron Johnson – RB
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Isaiah Rogers – WR/DB
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Aiden Foster – LB
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Jordan Simmons – OL/DL
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Malik Brown – WR
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Caleb Johnson – OL
Cherryville Ironmen
The Ironmen have stormed out to a 2-0 record, averaging a huge 48 points per game. Ranked #11,473 nationally and #353 in North Carolina, Cherryville’s offense has been unstoppable behind RB Jackson Heavner, who averages 165 rushing yards and 15 points per game. If the defense holds steady, Cherryville will be tough to stop on their home turf.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #11,473
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State Rank (NC): #353
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Class Rank: #30
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Key to Win: Keep riding Heavner’s dominant rushing attack and force Lincolnton into turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Jackson Heavner – RB (#5, 165 rushing yds & 15 points per game)
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Jayden Adams – QB (#2, 90 passing yds per game)
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Javarius McElhaney – WR (#6, 47 receiving yds per game)
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Landry Pruitt – LB (#9, 4.5 tackles per game)
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Marcus Reed – DB
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Isaiah Miller – WR/DB
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Anthony Walker – LB
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Jordan Ellis – OL/DL
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Chris Daniels – OL
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Caleb Turner – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Lincolnton | 4,448 | 123 (NC) | 9 | 1-1 |
| Cherryville | 11,473 | 353 (NC) | 30 | 2-0 |
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