The Fordyce Redbugs host the Magnet Cove Panthers in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter 1-0 after impressive Week 1 victories, setting up a strong early-season test between two Arkansas programs on the rise.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Magnet Cove (AR) @ Fordyce (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Fordyce High School, Fordyce, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Magnet Cove Panthers
Magnet Cove began its season with a 39-0 shutout win, displaying dominant defense and a quick-strike offense. Ranked #132 in Arkansas, the Panthers look to prove themselves against a higher-ranked Fordyce team.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #9,677
○ State Rank (AR): #132
○ Class Rank: #24
○ Key to Win: Keep defensive intensity high and avoid turnovers against Fordyce’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Wright – QB
○ Dylan Reed – RB
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Jacob Hall – OL
○ Matthew Long – LB
○ Cole Bennett – DB
○ Tyler Mitchell – RB
○ Brandon Scott – DL
○ Ethan Price – WR
○ Ryan Foster – LB
○ Chase Henderson – OL
Fordyce Redbugs
Fordyce opened 2025 with a 46-18 victory, using a powerful rushing game to pull away. Ranked inside the Arkansas top 65, the Redbugs will look to protect their home field and continue building momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,383
○ State Rank (AR): #64
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Dominate the trenches and sustain long scoring drives to keep Magnet Cove’s defense under pressure.
Main Squad:
○ Jayden Foreman – QB
○ Malik Watson – RB
○ Chris Alexander – WR
○ DeShawn Carter – WR
○ Isaiah Mitchell – LB
○ Landon Hayes – DB
○ Xavier Roberts – DL
○ Cameron Holt – OL
○ Brayden Lewis – WR
○ Tyler Grant – LB
○ Marcus Green – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Cove | #9,677 | #132 (AR) | #24 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 39 | 0 |
| Fordyce | #4,383 | #64 (AR) | #7 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 46 | 18 |
