The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference border battle as Chase (Forest City, NC) hosts Blacksburg (SC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are searching for their first victory of the season, setting the stage for an important early-season showdown.
Game Details
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Matchup: Blacksburg Wildcats (SC) @ Chase Trojans (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Chase High School, Forest City, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Blacksburg Wildcats
The Wildcats enter at 0-2 overall, having been outscored 85-12 across their first two games. Ranked #11,387 nationally and #214 in South Carolina, Blacksburg has struggled to find consistency on both offense and defense. They’ll need a spark in the passing game and stronger defensive stops to keep Chase in check on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #11,387
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State Rank (SC): #214
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Key to Win: Tighten up defensively and find offensive rhythm early to avoid falling behind.
Main Squad:
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#2 Marcus Wright – QB
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#3 DeAndre Johnson – RB
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#4 Jamal Evans – WR
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#8 Cameron Ford – DB
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#12 Isaiah Taylor – WR/DB
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#20 KJ Sanders – LB
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#52 Michael Turner – OL/DL
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#55 Jordan Greene – DL
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#10 Tyler Davis – QB/ATH
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#7 Chris Allen – DB/WR
Chase Trojans
Chase opened its season with a 32-34 road loss, showing flashes of offensive firepower but ultimately falling just short. Ranked #7,980 nationally and #243 in North Carolina, the Trojans put up an impressive 469 total yards of offense in their opener, led by QB Darin Tipton’s huge passing performance and WR Trajan Littlejohn’s big-play ability. With home-field advantage, Chase looks ready to rebound.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #7,980
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State Rank (NC): #243
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Division Rank: #24
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Key to Win: Ride the passing attack and continue spreading the field, while tightening defensive coverage.
Main Squad:
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#1 Darin Tipton – QB
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#5 Keyontae Wingo – RB
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#7 Trajan Littlejohn – WR
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#4 Jason Hardin – WR/DB
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#2 Malik Jordan – WR/DB
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#10 Cameron Ellis – WR
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#21 Jaden Brooks – DB
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#50 Jordan Harris – DL
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#52 Ethan Walker – OL/DL
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#11 Isaiah Brown – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Blacksburg | 11,387 | 214 (SC) | 0-2 |
| Chase | 7,980 | 243 (NC) | 0-1 |
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.
