The 2025 high school football season heads into another week as the East Columbus Gators (Lake Waccamaw, NC) travel to face the Chatham Central Bears (Bear Creek, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. East Columbus is still seeking its first victory, while Chatham Central aims to climb above .500.
Game Details
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Matchup: East Columbus (NC) @ Chatham Central (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Chatham Central High School, Bear Creek, NC
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East Columbus Gators
The Gators enter this contest 0-2, struggling on both sides of the ball with just 8 points scored and 79 allowed through two games. Ranked #402 in North Carolina and #15 in Class, East Columbus will look to QB Dawson Crosby to ignite the offense. Their key to victory is finding rhythm early and sustaining drives to keep the defense fresh.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,389
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State Rank (NC): #402
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Class Rank: #15
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Key to Win: Protect the football, establish Crosby’s passing game, and play tighter red-zone defense.
Main Squad:
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Dawson Crosby (#33) – QB (122 passing yds/game, 127 total yds/game)
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Kevon Stackhouse (#23) – WR (118 receiving yds/game)
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Jabri Dixon (#75) – LB (7 tackles per game)
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Marcus Johnson (#2) – RB
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Trey Davis (#10) – DB
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Chris Holloway (#12) – WR/DB
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Jordan Miller (#55) – OL/DL
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Anthony Parker (#8) – LB
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Khalil Brown (#20) – FS
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Logan Smith (#15) – DL
Chatham Central Bears
The Bears come in at 1-1, showing offensive promise after putting up 36 points in two games, led by QB Brooks Albright’s dual-threat ability. Ranked #408 in North Carolina and #17 in Class, Chatham Central’s defensive front has also flashed with 5 team sacks. Their key to victory is leaning on Albright’s production and maintaining defensive pressure.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #13,682
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State Rank (NC): #408
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Class Rank: #17
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Key to Win: Keep Albright rolling in the air and on the ground, and let the defensive line control the trenches.
Main Squad:
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Brooks Albright (#10) – QB (218 passing yds/game, 321 total yds/game)
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Nicholas Glover (#1) – WR (93 receiving yds/game)
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Gavin Williams (#0) – LB/DL (12 tackles per game, 2.5 sacks per game)
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Logan Robinson (#55) – OL (3 pancake blocks)
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Ethan Cole (#7) – RB
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Tyrese Allen (#22) – DB
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Marcus Lee (#11) – WR
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Caleb Foster (#18) – LB
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Isaiah Wright (#50) – OL/DL
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Darius Scott (#6) – FS
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| East Columbus | 13,389 | 402 (NC) | 15 | 0-2 |
| Chatham Central | 13,682 | 408 (NC) | 17 | 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.
