The 2025 high school football season brings a non-conference matchup as Hayesville (NC) travels to face Copper Basin (Copperhill, TN) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Hayesville looks to move above .500, while Copper Basin seeks its first win of the season after a difficult start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hayesville Yellowjackets (NC) @ Copper Basin Cougars (TN)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Copper Basin High School, Copperhill, TN
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Hayesville Yellowjackets
Hayesville enters the game at 1-1 overall, having scored 21 points while allowing 61 across two contests. Ranked #7,256 nationally and #214 in North Carolina, the Yellowjackets are powered by RB Tre Graves, who averages over 100 rushing yards per game. Their defense, led by Patrick Denton, will look to continue generating stops against a Copper Basin squad that has yet to score this season.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,256
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State Rank (NC): #214
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Key to Win: Lean on Tre Graves’ running ability and control the pace on the ground.
Main Squad:
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#6 Tre Graves – RB
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#1 Peyton McGaha – QB
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#9 Rylan Graves – WR
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#50 Patrick Denton – LB/DL
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#55 Colton Hughes – OL/DL
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#4 Jordan Brown – DB/WR
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#11 Dylan Allen – DB
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#72 Mason Carter – OL
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#15 Bryson Hall – WR/DB
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#33 Ethan Tate – LB
Copper Basin Cougars
The Cougars are still searching for their first win, entering at 0-2 overall and having been outscored 99-0 in their first two games. Ranked #13,106 nationally and #335 in Tennessee, Copper Basin needs a breakthrough offensively to compete with Hayesville. Despite their struggles, LB AJ Pero has been a defensive standout, averaging 14 tackles per game, while linemen like Cooper Floyd have helped anchor the defensive front.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,106
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State Rank (TN): #335
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Key to Win: Find offensive rhythm and capitalize on defensive stops to stay in contention.
Main Squad:
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#11 Nick Bird – RB/QB
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#6 Drew Crowder – QB
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#88 AJ Pero – LB
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#64 Cooper Floyd – DL
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#2 Malik Evans – WR/DB
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#4 Jordan Ellis – DB
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#53 Ethan Clark – OL/DL
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#22 Chris Johnson – WR
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#12 Cameron Scott – DB/QB
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#77 Caleb Foster – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hayesville | 7,256 | 214 (NC) | 1-1 |
| Copper Basin | 13,106 | 335 (TN) | 0-2 |
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.
