The 2025 North Carolina high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Anson Bearcats (Wadesboro, NC) travel to face the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls (Norwood, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Anson looks to rebound from an 0–2 start, while South Stanly is aiming to build momentum after splitting their first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: Anson (NC) @ South Stanly (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: South Stanly High School, Norwood, NC
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Anson Bearcats
The Bearcats enter at 0-2, still searching for their first win of the season. Ranked #237 in North Carolina, they’ve been productive offensively, averaging 433 total yards per game, mostly through the ground game with star back Cordarrius Bivens. The key for Anson is finishing drives with points and tightening up defensively after allowing 70 across their first two contests.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #7,747
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State Rank (NC): #237
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Class Rank: #31
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Key to Win: Ride Bivens’ rushing power, limit turnovers, and keep the defense fresh by sustaining long drives.
Main Squad:
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Cordarrius Bivens (#7) – RB/WR (200 rushing yds/game, 258 total yds/game, 58 receiving yds/game)
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Dock Hyatt (#6) – QB (65 passing yds/game, 8 pts/game)
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Ethan Johnson (#2) – WR
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Jayden Carter (#9) – LB
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Logan Harris (#15) – DB
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Marcus Wright (#8) – WR/DB
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Caleb Foster (#11) – LB
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Hunter Lee (#55) – OL/DL
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Isaiah Brown (#5) – DB
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Jordan Smith (#18) – LB
South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls
The Rowdy Rebel Bulls stand at 1-1, ranked #287 in North Carolina, with a bounce-back victory over West Stanly (27-0) already on their resume. Led by QB Kaleb Richardson and WR Jasiah Holt, South Stanly averages 175.5 total yards per game, with a stronger emphasis on passing. Their key to victory is protecting Richardson, getting Holt in open space, and playing disciplined defense to limit Anson’s rushing dominance.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,258
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State Rank (NC): #287
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Class Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Air it out with Richardson, keep Holt active downfield, and win the turnover battle at home.
Main Squad:
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Kaleb Richardson (#1) – QB (217 passing yds/game, 236 total yds/game)
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Jasiah Holt (#3) – WR (135 receiving yds/game)
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Carter Callicutt (#7) – RB (48 rushing yds/game)
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Ethan Nelson (#6) – WR/DB
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Marcus Wright (#8) – WR
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Chris Daniels (#2) – DB
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Caleb Johnson (#55) – OL/DL
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Jordan Miller (#12) – LB
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Isaiah Carter (#9) – FS
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Hunter Carter (#20) – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Anson | 7,747 | 237 (NC) | 31 | 0-2 |
| South Stanly | 9,258 | 287 (NC) | 18 | 1-1 |
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.
