Friday night lights in Charlotte will shine on a non-conference battle as Ben L. Smith (Greensboro, NC) travels to face Charlotte Country Day School (Charlotte, NC) on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are unbeaten and looking to extend their strong starts, with the Buccaneers aiming to defend home turf and the Golden Eagles seeking another statement win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Ben L. Smith (NC) @ Charlotte Country Day School (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles
The Golden Eagles enter at 1-0 overall, ranked #10,575 nationally and #333 in North Carolina. They impressed in their opener with a 34-14 victory, showing efficiency on both sides of the ball. With early confidence, Smith will aim to upset a higher-ranked CCDS squad on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #10,575
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State Rank (NC): #333
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Class Rank: #53
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Key to Win: Build on their balanced start, sustain offensive drives, and force turnovers to slow down CCDS’s high-powered offense.
Main Squad:
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#12 Jaden Miller – QB
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#21 Malik Thompson – RB
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#4 Isaiah Brooks – WR/DB
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#5 Cameron Hayes – LB
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#2 Jaylen Carter – DB/WR
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#7 Andre Brown – WR
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#9 Marcus Fields – DL
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#3 Jordan Simmons – WR
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#55 Elijah Johnson – OL/DL
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#10 Chris Daniels – DB
Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers
The Buccaneers are off to a strong 2-0 start, ranked #3,879 nationally and #104 in North Carolina. With 63 total points scored and a stingy defense that has allowed just 17, CCDS has quickly established itself as a state contender. Behind quarterback Achilles Morales and his dangerous receiving corps, the Bucs look to stay unbeaten.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,879
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State Rank (NC): #104
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Continue their passing success behind Morales, get Crandall Wilkins going on the ground, and maintain defensive consistency.
Main Squad:
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#15 Achilles Morales – QB (169.0 passing yds/game, 186.5 total yds/game)
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#8 Crandall Wilkins – RB (45.0 rushing yds/game)
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#3 Braylon Clark – WR (133.0 receiving yds/game)
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#5 Jordan Ellis – WR
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#1 Jalen Wright – DB
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#2 Cameron Scott – WR/DB
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#54 Bobby Wakefield – LB (9.0 tackles/game)
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#7 Marcus Taylor – DB
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#77 Anthony Carter – OL/DL
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#12 Chris Martin – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Ben L. Smith | #10,575 | #333 | #53 | 1-0 |
| Charlotte Country Day | #3,879 | #104 | #4 | 2-0 |
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.
