The 2025 high school football season features a strong non-conference clash as the Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs (Concord, NC) travel to Asheville to face the A.C. Reynolds Rockets (Asheville, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter at 1-1, making this matchup an early-season tone setter.
Game Details
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Matchup: Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs (NC) @ A.C. Reynolds Rockets (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: A.C. Reynolds High School, Asheville, NC
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Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs
The Bulldogs split their first two games and sit at 1-1, ranked #2,715 nationally and #69 in North Carolina. Offensively, they’ve shown balance, averaging nearly 400 total yards per game. QB Aury Greenfield and RB LJ Watson headline the attack, while WR Londyn McElroy provides explosiveness on the outside. Defensively, Robinson has been physical but must cut down on late-game lapses.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,715
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State Rank (NC): #69
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Class Rank: #11
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Key to Win: Stay balanced offensively, protect Greenfield in the pocket, and limit Reynolds’ rushing opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Aury Greenfield – QB (#5, 220 passing yds & 275 total yds per game)
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LJ Watson – RB (#7, 88.5 rushing yds per game)
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Londyn McElroy – WR (#17, 59.5 receiving yds per game)
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Jackson Kemp – LB (#12, 9 tackles per game)
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Isaiah Woodburn – DL (#13, 1 sack per game)
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Marcus Hill – DB
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Jordan Simmons – LB
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Malik Brown – WR
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Anthony Walker – OL/DL
A.C. Reynolds Rockets
The Rockets also stand at 1-1, ranked #1,876 nationally and #43 in North Carolina. Their defense will be tested against Robinson’s high-powered offense, but RB Tyvon Patterson-Davis and QB Avery Hollifield give Reynolds a capable 1-2 punch offensively. While the Rockets average just 17 points per game, playing at home gives them a chance to build momentum.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,876
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State Rank (NC): #43
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Class Rank: #8
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Key to Win: Establish the ground game early with Patterson-Davis, pressure Robinson’s QB, and win the turnover battle.
Main Squad:
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Avery Hollifield – QB (#8, 45 passing yds, 89 total yds & 6 points per game)
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Tyvon Patterson-Davis – RB (#12, 64 rushing yds per game)
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Kayden Ray – WR (#7, 43 receiving yds per game)
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Kai Smith – LB (#17, 1 tackle per game)
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Marcus Reed – DB
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Isaiah Miller – WR
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Anthony Baxter – OL
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Jordan Ellis – 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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| Jay M. Robinson | 2,715 | 69 (NC) | 11 | 1-1 |
| A.C. Reynolds | 1,876 | 43 (NC) | 8 | 1-1 |
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.
