The Eastern Randolph Wildcats (2-0) hit the road to face the Union Pines Vikings (1-1) in a non-conference clash under the Friday night lights. Eastern Randolph enters unbeaten and ranked inside the top 70 in North Carolina, while Union Pines looks to build momentum after splitting their first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: Eastern Randolph @ Union Pines
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Union Pines High School (Cameron, NC)
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Eastern Randolph Wildcats (2-0)
Eastern Randolph has relied on its ground game and physical defense to stay perfect. RB Kobe Walker has been the workhorse, averaging 116 rushing yards per game and powering the offense. QB Cade McCallum brings balance with 70 passing yards per game, often finding WR Caden Revelle (32.5 receiving yds/game).
The Wildcats’ defense has also impressed, giving up just 22 points across two games, with a bend-but-don’t-break style.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,535
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State Rank (NC): #65
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Class Rank: #3
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Key to Win: Establish Walker early and limit Union Pines’ passing efficiency.
Main Squad (Spotlight):
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#6 Kobe Walker – RB (116 rush yds/game, 116 total yds/game)
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#3 Cade McCallum – QB (70 pass yds/game)
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#15 Caden Revelle – WR (32.5 rec yds/game)
Union Pines Vikings (1-1)
Union Pines enters coming off a road win, bouncing back after dropping their opener at home. Their offense runs through QB Ian Hicks, who is averaging 129 passing yards per game and 141 total yards/game. RB Adrian Colon adds punch on the ground with 102 rushing yds/game, while WR Kaeden Sovey is a reliable target (48 rec yds/game).
The Vikings’ defense allows just 27 points total across two games, anchored by LB Josiah Sandler (7 tackles/game).
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,130
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State Rank (NC): #207
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Class Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Control time of possession with Colon’s rushing and Hicks’ passing balance.
Main Squad (Spotlight):
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#22 Adrian Colon – RB (102 rush yds/game)
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#11 Ian Hicks – QB (129 pass yds/game, 141 total yds/game)
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#14 Kaeden Sovey – WR (48 rec yds/game)
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#7 Josiah Sandler – LB (7 tackles/game)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Eastern Randolph | #2,535 | #65 (NC) | #3 | 2-0 |
| Union Pines | #7,130 | #207 (NC) | #35 | 1-1 |
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