The 2025 high school football season heads into conference play as Father Capodanno (Vass, NC) travels to face Liberty Christian Academy (Richlands, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to rebound from early challenges and earn a critical league win under the Friday night lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: Father Capodanno Grunts @ Liberty Christian Academy Heat
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Liberty Christian Academy, Richlands, NC
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Father Capodanno Grunts
The Grunts enter this matchup 1-1 overall, but 0-1 in conference play. Ranked as a tough competitor, Father Capodanno has shown flashes of offensive potential, averaging 371 total yards per game with strong contributions from quarterback Tim Jennings and running back Cannon Capps. The defense will need to step up after conceding 76 points across two contests.
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2025 Record: 1-1 (0-1 conference)
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Points For/Against: 63 PF, 76 PA
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Key to Win: Lean on their balanced offense, establish early tempo, and tighten up their tackling efficiency.
Main Squad:
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Tim Jennings – QB (#7) – Team leader, averaging 183.5 passing yards and 188.5 total yards per game.
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Cannon Capps – RB/WR (#6) – Dual-threat weapon with 96 rushing yards and 76 receiving yards per game.
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Elijah Collins – LB (#11) – Defensive playmaker with 2.5 tackles per game.
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Marcus Grant – WR – Speed option in the passing game.
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Jayden Harper – DB – Secondary leader.
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Logan Smith – OL/DL – Anchor in the trenches.
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Chris Rogers – WR/DB – Versatile contributor on both sides of the ball.
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Isaiah Parker – LB – Adds physicality to the front seven.
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Tyler Morris – RB – Provides depth in the run game.
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Andre Johnson – DL – Disruptive force at the line.
Liberty Christian Academy Heat
The Heat enter at 0-2 overall (0-2 conference) and are still searching for their first win of the season. Despite the record, Liberty Christian Academy has shown offensive promise behind quarterback Eddie Deptola, who averages 234 passing yards per game and over 317 total yards per game. Defensively, linebacker Dreyden Wagner has been a tackling machine with 16 per game, but the unit must clamp down after giving up 70 points in two contests.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-2 conference)
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Points For/Against: 37 PF, 70 PA
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Key to Win: Protect the football, rely on Eddie Deptola’s playmaking ability, and get defensive stops in key moments.
Main Squad:
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Eddie Deptola – QB (#2) – Offensive centerpiece, averaging 234 passing yards and 317 total yards per game.
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Sawyer Smith – WR (#5) – Reliable receiving threat, averaging 84 yards per game.
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Dreyden Wagner – LB (#3) – Defensive captain with 16 tackles per game.
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Daniel Canales – RB (#10) – Provides scoring spark with 5 points per game.
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Marcus Lee – WR/DB – Speed weapon in the passing attack.
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Caleb Johnson – OL – Veteran presence in the trenches.
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Jalen Brooks – DB – Coverage specialist in the secondary.
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Anthony Carter – LB – Physical tackler in run defense.
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Noah White – WR – Depth option in the receiving corps.
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Elijah Martin – DL – Adds pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall | Conference | Home | Away | PF | PA | Win % |
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| Father Capodanno | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 63 | 76 | .500 |
| Liberty Christian Acad. | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 37 | 70 | .000 |
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