Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season features a marquee matchup as the Asheville Cougars (1-1) travel to take on the Crest Chargers (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Crest is off to a dominant start and sits among the top 20 teams in North Carolina, while Asheville looks to prove itself against elite competition after splitting its first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: Asheville (NC) @ Crest (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Crest High School, Shelby, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Asheville Cougars
Asheville has shown big-play ability on offense, averaging an eye-popping 544 total yards per game, fueled by Clement Davidson’s rushing dominance and Tay Williams’ efficient passing. Ranked #91 in North Carolina and #22 in Class, the Cougars will need to clean up defensive mistakes after allowing 57 points through two weeks.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,390
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State Rank (NC): #91
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Class Rank: #22
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Key to Win: Control the ground game with Davidson while limiting Crest’s explosive passing attack.
Main Squad
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#3 Clement Davidson – RB (226.0 rushing yards per game, 228.0 total yards per game, 12.0 points per game)
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#8 Tay Williams – QB (169.0 passing yards per game)
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#0 Jams Skyes – WR (120.0 receiving yards per game)
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#40 DJaay Jackson – LB (11.0 tackles per game)
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#2 Se-Mahj Brown – DL (1.0 sacks per game)
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#11 Mason Lee – WR/DB
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#55 Carter Morris – OL/DL
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#4 Jordan Ellis – RB/FS
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#12 Xavier Grant – WR/CB
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#7 Malik Thomas – DB
Crest Chargers
The Chargers have been dominant through two road victories, averaging 43 points per game behind one of the state’s most explosive passing offenses. Quarterback Ely Hamrick and wide receiver Michael Edwards form one of the deadliest duos in North Carolina, helping Crest climb to a #20 state ranking and #1 in Class.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #927
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State Rank (NC): #20
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep the aerial attack rolling with Hamrick-to-Edwards while relying on a defense that has allowed just 38 points across two games.
Main Squad
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#0 Ely Hamrick – QB (384.0 passing yards per game, 424.0 total yards per game)
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#2 Michael Edwards – WR (180.0 receiving yards per game)
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#24 Malachi Gamble – RB (74.0 rushing yards per game)
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#42 Chris Gunter – LB (7.0 tackles per game)
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#5 Tyler Brooks – WR/DB
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#10 Isaiah Brown – RB/WR
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#58 Marcus Hall – OL/DL
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#11 Carter Smith – FS/WR
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#75 Brandon Jones – OL/DL
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#7 Jordan Mitchell – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Asheville | 3,390 | 91 | 22 | 1-1 |
| Crest | 927 | 20 | 1 | 2-0 |
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.
