The 2025 high school football season heats up in Charlotte as East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) hosts Garinger (Charlotte, NC) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Eagles will try to secure their first win of the season at home, while the Wildcats aim to build momentum after splitting their first two contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: Garinger (NC) vs. East Mecklenburg (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, NC
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Garinger Wildcats (1-1)
Garinger has shown offensive firepower to start the season, averaging 356 yards and 24.5 points per game. Running back Zykerion Pharr has been the star, rushing for nearly 200 yards per game and providing a consistent spark. Quarterback Tristan Murphy has balanced the attack through the air, giving the Wildcats a multidimensional offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,668
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State Rank (NC): #360
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Key to Win: Continue feeding Pharr in the run game while limiting turnovers to keep pressure on East Mecklenburg’s defense.
Main Squad:
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#2 Tristan Murphy – QB
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#26 Zykerion Pharr – RB
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#5 Laro Thompson – WR
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#7 Cameron White – WR
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#55 Andre Johnson – OL
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#60 Marcus Brown – OL
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#75 Damien Lee – DL
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#42 Tavaughn Floyd – LB
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#9 Jalen Carter – DB
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#30 Ta’kyi Jones – DL/LB
East Mecklenburg Eagles (0-2)
East Mecklenburg has struggled early but will look to rebound at home. Their offense has averaged just 10.5 points per game, but receiver James Bailey has emerged as a key playmaker. Defensively, the Eagles must find ways to slow down Garinger’s explosive rushing attack to keep the game within reach.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,249
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State Rank (NC): #285
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Key to Win: Improve offensive execution and control time of possession to limit Garinger’s big-play opportunities.
Main Squad:
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#10 Stevie Bethea – QB
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#8 Tremelle Brown – RB
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#3 James Bailey – WR
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#15 Jordan Smith – WR
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#50 Aiden Johnson – OL
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#62 Matthew Green – OL
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#72 Elijah Brooks – DL
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#24 Caleb Harris – LB
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#21 Derrick Thomas – DB
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#11 Jaden Wilson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Garinger | #11,668 | #360 | 1-1 |
| East Mecklenburg | #9,249 | #285 | 0-2 |
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