The 2025 high school football season heads into Week 3 with a non-conference matchup as the Harnett Central Trojans (Angier, NC) travel to face the Smithfield-Selma Spartans (Smithfield, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Trojans are looking to build on their early offensive momentum, while the Spartans seek their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Harnett Central (NC) @ Smithfield-Selma (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Smithfield-Selma High School, Smithfield, NC
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Harnett Central Trojans
The Trojans come in at 1-1, having shown balance with 502 total yards per game and averaging a strong 37 points per outing. Ranked #182 in North Carolina and #29 in Class, Harnett Central will look to RB Ro’Shawn Towson’s ground attack and QB Koby Howard’s passing ability to keep the offense rolling. Their key to victory is sustaining long drives while letting their defense disrupt Smithfield-Selma’s rhythm.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,384
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State Rank (NC): #182
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Class Rank: #29
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Key to Win: Keep Towson involved early, take advantage of Howard’s accuracy, and rely on the front seven to generate pressure.
Main Squad:
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Ro’Shawn Towson (#3) – RB (157 rushing yds/game, 18 pts/game)
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Koby Howard (#8) – QB (210 passing yds/game, 200 total yds/game)
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Kole Thompson (#12) – WR (114 receiving yds/game)
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William Jones (#22) – LB (10 tackles per game)
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Waltereke Gunn (#88) – DL (1.5 sacks per game)
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Marcus Lee (#15) – DB
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Caleb Johnson (#55) – OL/DL
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Jordan Smith (#10) – FS
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Isaiah Brown (#5) – WR/DB
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Hunter Carter (#18) – LB
Smithfield-Selma Spartans
The Spartans are 0-2, scoring only 2 points across their first two contests. Ranked #299 in North Carolina and #57 in Class, Smithfield-Selma is still searching for an offensive identity. Their key to victory is finding consistency on offense while their defense must focus on slowing down Harnett Central’s high-powered attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,597
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State Rank (NC): #299
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Class Rank: #57
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Key to Win: Spark the offense early, limit turnovers, and rely on defensive stops to stay within striking distance.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Carter (#7) – QB
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Ethan Nelson (#6) – WR/DB
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Marcus Wright (#8) – WR
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Logan Harris (#12) – LB
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Tyrell Johnson (#20) – RB/FS
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Chris Daniels (#2) – DB
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Caleb Foster (#11) – WR/DB
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Jordan Miller (#55) – OL/DL
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Isaiah Carter (#9) – LB
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Hunter Lee (#50) – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Harnett Central | 6,384 | 182 (NC) | 29 | 1-1 |
| Smithfield-Selma | 9,597 | 299 (NC) | 57 | 0-2 |
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