The Bandys Trojans (1-0) travel to face the Kings Mountain Mountaineers (2-0) in a non-conference battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both squads enter undefeated, with Bandys fresh off a strong opening win and Kings Mountain already proving itself against quality competition. This will be a high-powered offensive clash with playoff-style intensity.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bandys (Catawba, NC) @ Kings Mountain (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Kings Mountain High School, Kings Mountain, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bandys Trojans
The Trojans opened the season with a 38-19 victory, showing balance on offense with both strong passing and rushing. QB Brady Swett has been efficient in the air, while RB Tanner Stewart sets the tone on the ground. WR Ryder McClure provides explosiveness downfield, and LB Connor Byrd anchors the defense.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #4,902
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State Rank (NC): #131
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Class Rank: #10
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Key to Win: Protect Swett in the pocket and keep pace with Kings Mountain’s high-powered attack.
Main Squad:
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Brady Swett – QB (#12, 221 passing yds/game, 265 total yds/game)
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Tanner Stewart – RB (#0, 94 rushing yds/game)
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Ryder McClure – WR (#3, 82 receiving yds/game)
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Connor Byrd – LB (#31, 7 tackles/game)
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Justin Gavett – WR/DB (#10, 6 points/game)
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Landon Greene – OL/DL
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Mason Taylor – WR
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Cameron Collins – LB
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Jaden Hall – DB
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Trevor Brooks – OL
Kings Mountain Mountaineers
The Mountaineers are off to a 2-0 start, averaging 35 points per game while showing balance on both sides of the ball. RB Jarlon Drye is the offensive centerpiece, averaging 147.5 rushing yds/game, while QB KJ Bell adds stability in the passing game. WR Isiah Branch provides reliable production, and LB Christian Jarrett has emerged as a defensive leader with sacks in both games.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #960
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State Rank (NC): #23
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Class Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Establish the run early with Drye and pressure Bandys’ passing game with their improving pass rush.
Main Squad:
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Jarlon Drye – RB (#20, 147.5 rushing yds/game, 148.5 total yds/game, 6 pts/game)
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KJ Bell – QB (#12, 149 passing yds/game)
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Isiah Branch – WR (#9, 50 receiving yds/game)
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Christian Jarrett – LB (#11, 3 tackles/game, 2 sacks)
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Jaylen Mitchell – WR/DB
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Marcus Hill – OL
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Jordan Adams – WR
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Logan Price – DL
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Carter Williams – DB
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Xavier Moore – OL/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Bandys | #4,902 | #131 (NC) | #10 | 1-0 |
| Kings Mountain | #960 | #23 (NC) | #5 | 2-0 |
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