The 2025 North Carolina high school football season rolls on with a non-conference showdown as Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC) travels to face Draughn (Valdese, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Eagles aim to stay unbeaten, while the Wildcats look to regroup and capture their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wilkes Central Eagles (NC) @ Draughn Wildcats (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Draughn High School, Valdese, NC
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Wilkes Central Eagles
The Eagles are off to a hot 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 81-37 in their first two contests. Ranked #8,717 nationally and #267 in North Carolina, Wilkes Central has shown balance with over 135 yards of total offense per game, led by a strong ground attack. The defense has also delivered key turnovers, highlighted by Jason Wilson’s interception and explosive plays from the offensive side.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #8,717
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State Rank (NC): #267
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Key to Win: Maintain dominance in the running game and keep Draughn’s offense one-dimensional.
Main Squad:
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#3 Kieontae Newkirk – RB
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#14 Jaquez Harris – QB
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#34 Bralyn Pyles – WR
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#22 Mason Harris – RB/DB
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#7 Trey Mayberry – WR
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#9 Jason Wilson – DB
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#54 Carter Jones – OL/DL
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#21 Jordan Matthews – LB
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#63 Elijah Greene – OL
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#4 Malik Porter – DB/WR
Draughn Wildcats
Draughn has faced a tough start to the season, dropping its first two games by a combined score of 114-6. Ranked #7,342 nationally and #219 in North Carolina, the Wildcats need to establish offensive rhythm and find a spark to keep pace with Wilkes Central. Playing at home provides a chance to reset and put together a more competitive performance.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #7,342
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State Rank (NC): #219
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Division Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, sustain drives, and keep Wilkes Central’s big-play offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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#2 Jalen Moore – QB
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#5 Darius Hall – RB
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#10 Cameron Tate – WR
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#11 Bryan Walker – WR/DB
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#52 Caleb Johnson – LB
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#21 Devin Scott – DB
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#56 Michael Avery – DL
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#7 Jordan Long – WR/DB
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#8 Chris Whitfield – RB/DB
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#65 Ethan Cooper – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wilkes Central | 8,717 | 267 (NC) | 2-0 |
| Draughn | 7,342 | 219 (NC) | 0-2 |
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