Two evenly matched programs meet under the lights as the South Caldwell Spartans (1-1) travel to face the Tuscola Mountaineers (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Waynesville, NC. Both teams bring 1-1 records into this non-conference clash, making this a pivotal early-season measuring stick.
Game Details
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Matchup: South Caldwell (NC) @ Tuscola (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Tuscola High School, Waynesville, NC
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South Caldwell Spartans
The Spartans enter at 1-1, showing offensive firepower in their win but struggling defensively in a high-scoring loss. Ranked #233 in North Carolina, South Caldwell will need quarterback Corbin McGhinnis to keep the passing attack sharp while the defense works to slow Tuscola’s balanced offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,658
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State Rank (NC): #233
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Class Rank: #39
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Key to Win: Lean on offensive balance—both rushing and passing—and get timely stops to contain Tuscola’s big plays.
Main Squad
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#3 Corbin McGhinnis – QB (132.0 passing YPG, 125.0 total YPG)
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#2 Gunner Ferrell – RB (52.5 rushing YPG)
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#9 Samual Barnhart – WR (49.0 receiving YPG)
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#11 JP Smith – LB (6.5 tackles per game)
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#55 Tyler Greene – OL/DL
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#4 Dylan Lewis – WR/DB
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#12 Carson Keller – QB/DB
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#50 Mason Powell – OL/DL
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#10 Blake Turner – TE/LB
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#8 Hayden Clark – DB
Tuscola Mountaineers
Tuscola also comes in at 1-1, with a strong win offset by a road loss. Ranked #134 in NC, the Mountaineers are led by quarterback Jett Bartley, who is averaging 218 passing yards per game, and running back Sam Trantham, who brings balance to the backfield. Their defense, anchored by Ty Walker, will be key against South Caldwell’s passing attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,064
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State Rank (NC): #134
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Class Rank: #11
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Key to Win: Keep Bartley comfortable in the pocket and force turnovers to disrupt South Caldwell’s rhythm.
Main Squad
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#14 Jett Bartley – QB (218.0 passing YPG, 240.5 total YPG)
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#21 Sam Trantham – RB (99.5 rushing YPG)
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#8 Isaiah Hyatt – WR (80.0 receiving YPG)
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#0 Ty Walker – LB (12.3 tackles per game)
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#44 Chace Smalley – DL (0.5 sacks per game)
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#17 Aiden Tucker – K (2.0 PPG)
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#75 Logan Myers – OL/DL
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#3 Caleb Owens – DB
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#11 Hunter James – WR/DB
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#32 Blake Sutton – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| South Caldwell | 7,658 | 233 | 39 | 1-1 |
| Tuscola | 5,064 | 134 | 11 | 1-1 |
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