Two Yadkin Valley rivals meet under the Friday night lights as the Starmount Rams (1-1) travel to face the Forbush Falcons (1-1) on September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are coming off split results and will look to use this non-conference contest to establish early-season momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Starmount (NC) @ Forbush (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Forbush High School, East Bend, NC
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Starmount Rams
The Rams opened with a tough loss to Mount Airy but rebounded with a solid win over East Surry, evening their record. Ranked #141 in North Carolina and #4 in Class, Starmount leans heavily on quarterback Deuce Best, who leads the team in both passing and rushing yards.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,380
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State Rank (NC): #141
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Get consistent offensive production from Best and limit Forbush’s explosive scoring runs.
Main Squad
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#1 Deuce Best – QB/RB (44.0 rushing yards per game, 110.5 passing yards per game, 154.5 total yards per game)
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#11 Ryley Rodriguez – WR (67.0 receiving yards per game, 1.0 points per game)
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#0 Kevon Propst – LB (6.0 tackles per game)
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#23 Corey Armstrong – DL (0.5 sacks per game)
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#7 Marcus Hayes – DB/WR
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#5 Carter Ellis – OL/DL
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#8 Jordan Price – RB/FS
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#55 Tyler Evans – OL/DL
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#2 Caleb Watson – WR/DB
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#12 Mason Clark – LB
Forbush Falcons
The Falcons are also 1-1, showing offensive promise but some defensive inconsistency. Ranked #355 in North Carolina and #49 in Class, Forbush has weapons in the backfield and an improving front seven. Running back Keanu Escalante has been a standout playmaker through the first two weeks.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,501
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State Rank (NC): #355
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Class Rank: #49
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Key to Win: Establish Escalante early in the run game and keep defensive pressure on Starmount’s offensive line.
Main Squad
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#5 Keanu Escalante – RB (121.0 rushing yards per game, 144.0 total yards per game)
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#19 Carter Smith – QB (85.0 passing yards per game)
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#4 Hunter Wolfe – WR (26.0 receiving yards per game)
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#23 Skylar Kimber – LB (9.0 tackles per game)
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#24 Devin Brown – DL (1.0 sacks per game)
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#12 Logan Harris – WR/DB
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#52 Mason Carter – OL/DL
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#7 Dylan Ross – RB/DB
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#3 Alex Martin – WR/FS
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#60 Ryan Johnson – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Starmount | 5,380 | 141 | 4 | 1-1 |
| Forbush | 11,501 | 355 | 49 | 1-1 |
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