The Concord Spiders (0-2) are still searching for their first win of the season as they travel to face the North Gaston Wildcats (1-1) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. North Gaston looks to build on their balanced offensive attack, while Concord aims to bounce back from a slow offensive start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Concord (NC) @ North Gaston (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: North Gaston High School, Dallas, NC
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Concord Spiders
Concord has had a tough start, falling to 0-2 and scoring just 19 points in two games. Their defense has been under pressure, giving up 65 points, while their offense has struggled to find rhythm. The Spiders must lean on discipline and capitalize on any North Gaston mistakes to turn the tide.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #7,964
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State Rank (NC): #242
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Class Rank: #38
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Key to Win: Generate consistency on offense and tighten up defensively in the opening quarters.
Main Squad
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#2 Marcus Hill – QB
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#10 Jaden Miller – WR/DB
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#6 Chris Sanders – RB
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#55 Isaiah Cole – OL/DL
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#4 Jordan Watts – LB
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#21 Malik Thompson – DB
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#12 Andre Brown – WR
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#5 Caleb Harris – LB
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#71 Xavier Lee – OL
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#8 Shawn Price – RB
North Gaston Wildcats
The Wildcats enter this one at 1-1, showing much stronger offensive production than Concord. Behind quarterback Keshad Wright and his 202 passing yards per game, they’ve been able to move the ball both through the air and on the ground. Linebacker Keldon Williams leads a defense that has been opportunistic, averaging 38 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,373
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State Rank (NC): #220
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Class Rank: #34
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance and keep pressure on Concord’s struggling attack.
Main Squad
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#1 Keshad Wright – QB (202.0 passing YPG, 238.0 total YPG)
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#7 Jaylen McKoy – WR (91.0 receiving YPG)
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#5 Gage Phalin – RB (52.0 rushing YPG)
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#3 Keldon Williams – LB (15.0 tackles per game)
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#45 Jordan Rouse – DL (1.0 sack per game)
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#23 Javarien Jackson – RB/WR (6.0 points per game)
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#8 Zion Carter – DB
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#12 Brandon Ellis – WR/DB
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#55 Marcus Allen – OL/DL
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#22 Tony Greene – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Concord | 7,964 | 242 | 38 | 0-2 |
| North Gaston | 7,373 | 220 | 34 | 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.
