A classic mountain-region clash is set as the Franklin Panthers (1-1) travel to Bryson City to take on the Swain County Maroon Devils (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are coming off split results and will be hungry to establish momentum early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Franklin (NC) @ Swain County (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Swain County High School, Bryson City, NC
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Franklin Panthers
The Panthers sit at 1-1 after a bounce-back win over Robbinsville following a tough opener against Murphy. Ranked #175 in North Carolina and #26 in Class, Franklin leans heavily on their rushing attack behind workhorse Garrett Young, who contributes on both offense and defense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,301
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State Rank (NC): #175
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Class Rank: #26
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Key to Win: Continue feeding Young in the run game while keeping defensive pressure strong to contain Swain’s balanced offense.
Main Squad
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#36 Garrett Young – RB/LB (125.0 rushing YPG, 130.0 total YPG, 10.0 tackles per game)
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#12 Anderson Terrell – QB (21.0 passing YPG)
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#11 Gabe Harrison – WR (9.0 receiving YPG)
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#55 Ethan Morales – OL/DL
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#7 Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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#22 Tyler Carter – RB/DB
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#50 Ryan Matthews – OL/DL
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#5 Mason Long – WR/CB
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#10 Luke Patterson – TE/LB
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#8 Brandon Smith – DB
Swain County Maroon Devils
The Maroon Devils are also 1-1, rebounding from a narrow one-point loss to Pisgah with a strong defensive showing against Smoky Mountain. Ranked #149 in North Carolina and #5 in Class, Swain County plays tough, disciplined football and has been most effective in the second quarter of games.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,603
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State Rank (NC): #149
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Class Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance and capitalize on home-field advantage to wear down Franklin’s defense.
Main Squad
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#2 Michael Blankenship – QB
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#4 Chris Cooper – RB
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#6 Jalen Brown – WR/CB
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#18 Brayden Newman – WR/DB
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#5 Cleaman Dodson – LB/RB
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#50 Jacob Hall – OL/DL
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#12 Carter Welch – QB/DB
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#20 Austin Hughes – RB/DB
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#10 Justin Lawson – TE/LB
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#52 Noah Davis – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Franklin | 6,301 | 175 | 26 | 1-1 |
| Swain County | 5,603 | 149 | 5 | 1-1 |
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