d through its first two games with dominant scoring margins, while St. Stephens looks to build momentum after splitting their opening contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hibriten (NC) @ St. Stephens (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: St. Stephens High School, Hickory, NC
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Hibriten Panthers
The Panthers have been explosive and efficient, averaging 43 points per game while holding opponents to just 27 total across two games. Ranked #159 in North Carolina and #15 in Class, Hibriten has leaned on the dual-threat ability of quarterback Elan Lipford, who leads the team in both rushing and passing.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,800
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State Rank (NC): #159
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Class Rank: #15
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Key to Win: Keep the offense balanced with Lipford’s versatility while applying defensive pressure early to disrupt St. Stephens’ rhythm.
Main Squad
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#1 Elan Lipford – QB/RB (99.0 rushing yards per game, 171.0 passing yards per game, 270.0 total yards per game)
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#25 Julius Martin – WR (44.5 receiving yards per game)
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#0 Drew Martin – LB (7.5 tackles per game)
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#8 Ashton Woodruff – DL (1.5 sacks per game)
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#19 Landon Key – RB/WR (3.0 points per game)
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#55 Jayden Ellis – OL/DL
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#12 Mason Clark – DB/WR
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#6 Jordan Foster – LB
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#3 Cameron Hayes – WR/CB
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#77 Caleb Turner – OL/DL
St. Stephens Indians
The Indians sit at 1-1, opening their season with mixed results. They’ve scored 58 points while allowing 58, a clear sign of inconsistency that will need to be corrected against Hibriten’s high-powered offense. Ranked #255 in North Carolina and #43 in Class, St. Stephens will rely on home-field energy to keep pace.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,371
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State Rank (NC): #255
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Class Rank: #43
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Key to Win: Sustain drives with their run game, improve defensive tackling, and take advantage of scoring chances in the red zone.
Main Squad
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#7 Dylan Howard – QB
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#12 Jacob Wilson – WR/DB
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#9 Mason Allen – RB
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#5 Caleb Grant – WR/CB
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#22 Ethan Ross – LB
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#55 Logan Wright – OL/DL
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#3 Brandon Moore – WR/FS
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#10 Chris Matthews – QB/WR
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#76 Ryan Carter – OL/DL
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#8 Tyler Benson – DE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibriten | 5,800 | 159 | 15 | 2-0 |
| St. Stephens | 8,371 | 255 | 43 | 1-1 |
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