The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as Mitchell (Bakersville, NC) heads on the road to face Andrews (NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Mountaineers look to build on their balanced start, while the Wildcats are still searching for their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Mitchell (NC) @ Andrews (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Andrews High School, Andrews, NC
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Mitchell Mountaineers
Mitchell enters Week 3 with a 1-1 record, having shown flashes of a strong rushing attack but also inconsistency on defense, allowing 69 points in two games. Ranked #223 in North Carolina and #9 in Class, the Mountaineers have the advantage of momentum against a struggling Wildcats squad.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,412
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State Rank (NC): #223
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Class Rank: #9
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Key to Win: Lean on their strong rushing production and limit defensive lapses to keep Andrews off the scoreboard.
Main Squad
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#2 Kaj Pitman – RB (73.5 rushing yards per game)
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#15 Owen Riddle – QB (73.5 passing yards per game, 145.5 total yards per game)
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#4 Deshawn Orr – WR (32.5 receiving yards per game)
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#14 Alex Wences – LB (7.0 tackles per game)
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#3 Isaiah Turner – DL (0.5 sacks per game)
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#12 Jalen Morris – DB/WR
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#55 Ethan Carter – OL/DL
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#8 Mason Grant – LB
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#10 Luke Harrison – WR/CB
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#20 Chris Dalton – RB/DB
Andrews Wildcats
The Wildcats sit at 0-2, struggling on both sides of the ball, scoring only 7 points total while allowing 70. Ranked #311 in North Carolina and #5 in Class, Andrews will need a turnaround performance at home to avoid an 0-3 start.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,009
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State Rank (NC): #311
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Class Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and rely on home-field energy to slow Mitchell’s run game.
Main Squad
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#7 Tyler McKinney – QB
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#11 Darius Smith – WR/CB
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#22 Colby Allen – RB/LB
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#6 James Walker – WR/DB
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#15 Evan Rogers – LB
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#52 Carter Mills – OL/DL
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#9 Jordan Ray – WR/FS
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#5 Mason Hall – DB
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#60 Noah Thomas – OL/DL
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#3 Eli Jenkins – TE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Mitchell | 7,412 | 223 | 9 | 1-1 |
| Andrews | 10,009 | 311 | 5 | 0-2 |
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.
