Two undefeated North Carolina powerhouses collide as the East Forsyth Eagles (2-0) travel to Greensboro to battle the Grimsley Whirlies (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are off to dominant starts, setting the stage for one of the marquee games of the early season.
Game Details
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Matchup: East Forsyth (Kernersville, NC) @ Grimsley (Greensboro, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Grimsley High School, Greensboro, NC
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East Forsyth Eagles
The Eagles have looked sharp early, outscoring opponents 64-10 in their first two contests. QB JD Fulp leads the offense with 184 passing yards per game, while RB Cannen Rottweiler powers the run game at 107 rushing yards per game. Defensively, LB Adrian Soloman Jr. anchors the unit with 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks per game. With a balanced attack producing nearly 450 total yards per game, East Forsyth enters with confidence.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #499
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State Rank (NC): #10
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Class Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Establish balance between Fulp’s passing and Rottweiler’s ground game, while relying on Soloman to contain Grimsley’s explosive QB.
Main Squad:
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#7 JD Fulp – QB (184.0 Passing YPG, 188.5 Total YPG)
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#24 Cannen Rottweiler – RB (107.0 Rushing YPG)
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#11 Jaire Richburg – WR (80.5 Receiving YPG)
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#0 Adrian Soloman Jr. – LB/DL (17.0 Tackles, 1.5 Sacks per game)
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#2 Michael Harris – WR/DB
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#55 Jacob Collins – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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#15 Trevon Moore – WR/CB
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#33 Caleb Johnson – LB/TE
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#8 Isaiah Scott – DB/KR
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#50 Landon White – OL/DL
Grimsley Whirlies
Grimsley is ranked #16 nationally and #1 in North Carolina, thanks to a high-powered offense led by QB Brody Lowe, who is averaging an incredible 344 passing yards per game and 344 total yards per game. WR Hudson Cooper leads the receiving corps at 81 YPG, while RB Faizon Brandon provides balance with 62 rushing YPG. The Whirlies average nearly 30 points per game, and WR Micah Williams adds another dimension as a scoring threat (9.0 PPG).
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #16
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State Rank (NC): #1
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep Lowe upright to unleash the passing game and use Williams/Cooper to stretch the field against East Forsyth’s aggressive defense.
Main Squad:
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#14 Brody Lowe – QB (344.0 Passing & Total YPG, Offensive Leader)
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#10 Hudson Cooper – WR (81.0 Receiving YPG)
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#11 Faizon Brandon – RB (62.0 Rushing YPG)
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#2 Micah Williams – WR (9.0 Points Per Game, red-zone target)
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#1 Jordan Carter – WR/DB (Two-way contributor)
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#5 Elijah Matthews – LB (Defensive anchor)
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#7 Chris Thomas – DB/KR
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#52 Ryan Mitchell – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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#12 Malachi Brown – WR/DB
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#33 Isaiah Foster – LB/TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | 2025 Record |
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| East Forsyth | #499 | #10 | #5 | 2-0 |
| Grimsley | #16 | #1 | #1 | 2-0 |
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