The 2025 high school football season heats up as the Cuthbertson Cavaliers (Waxhaw, NC) travel to face the Cox Mill Chargers (Concord, NC) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1 overall, making this a pivotal matchup to build momentum before league play begins.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cuthbertson (NC) @ Cox Mill (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Cox Mill High School, Concord, NC
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Cuthbertson Cavaliers
The Cavaliers enter this contest with a 1-1 record, splitting their first two games of the season. Ranked #96 in North Carolina and #26 in Class, Cuthbertson has shown flashes of offensive explosiveness, averaging 336 total yards per game, led by standout RB Mason Iovino. Their key to victory will be establishing the run game and limiting turnovers against a Cox Mill defense eager to bounce back.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,619
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State Rank (NC): #96
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Class Rank: #26
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Key to Win: Lean on Iovino’s rushing attack and keep defensive intensity high to slow down Cox Mill’s passing game.
Main Squad:
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Mason Iovino (#5) – RB/WR (198 rushing yds/game, 74 receiving yds/game, 272 total yds/game)
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Austin Davis (#8) – QB (104 passing yds/game)
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Micah Carsto (#0) – LB (11 tackles per game)
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Ethan Rogers (#12) – WR/DB
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Chris Allen (#20) – FS
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Jacob Whitmore (#50) – OL/DL
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Jordan Matthews (#7) – RB
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Zach Hunter (#18) – DB/WR
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Logan Pierce (#55) – DL
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Ryan Foster (#3) – LB
Cox Mill Chargers
The Chargers also sit at 1-1, entering this matchup with balanced offensive potential but needing to tighten up their defense, which has allowed 46 points across two games. Ranked slightly ahead of Cuthbertson at #90 in North Carolina and #24 in Class, Cox Mill’s strength lies in its passing attack behind QB Carter Casteel. To win, the Chargers must contain Cuthbertson’s rushing dominance and capitalize on their aerial game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,389
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State Rank (NC): #90
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Class Rank: #24
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Key to Win: Strike early with their passing game while plugging the gaps against Cuthbertson’s powerful ground attack.
Main Squad:
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Carter Casteel (#10) – QB (135 passing yds/game, 122 total yds/game)
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Tyson Foster (#4) – WR (69 receiving yds/game)
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Juice Hall (#3) – RB (16 rushing yds/game)
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Dallas Saunders (#35) – LB (1 tackle per game)
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Marcus Bryant (#22) – DB/WR
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Eli Thompson (#11) – FS
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Darius Green (#6) – RB
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Trevor Collins (#52) – OL/DL
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Jayden Scott (#15) – WR
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Malik Harris (#9) – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Cuthbertson | 3,619 | 96 (NC) | 26 | 1-1 |
| Cox Mill | 3,389 | 90 (NC) | 24 | 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.
