Friday night lights bring another non-conference matchup as the South Wake Lions (Apex, NC) host the Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC) on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hickory Grove enters undefeated and explosive on both sides of the ball, while South Wake seeks its first victory of the year and a chance to defend its home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hickory Grove Christian (NC) @ South Wake (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: South Wake High School, Apex, NC
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Hickory Grove Christian Lions
Hickory Grove is off to a 2-0 start, dominating opponents with a combined score of 92-12 through two games. Their offense has been balanced, averaging 311 total yards per game, while their defense has been stifling, allowing just six points per game. Ranked #261 in North Carolina and #4 in their class, the Lions are early-season contenders looking to maintain momentum.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #8,490
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State Rank (NC): #261
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Continue aggressive offense behind QB Jaxson Lee and WR Noah Belote, while leaning on a tough defense to shut down South Wake.
Main Squad:
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Jaxson Lee – QB
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Parker Greene – RB
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Noah Belote – WR
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Jesse Blazi – LB
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Kanaan Wagoner – DL
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Zach Pierce – K/WR
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Elijah Matthews – DB
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Caleb Johnson – OL
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Marcus Carter – LB
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Tyler Smith – WR
South Wake Lions
South Wake sits at 0-1 after a tough 38-0 loss to Harrells Christian Academy. While still developing rhythm on offense, they look to regroup at home and test themselves against an undefeated opponent. Ranked #395 in North Carolina, South Wake must find ways to generate scoring drives and prevent Hickory Grove from building early momentum.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #12,930
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State Rank (NC): #395
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Key to Win: Control the clock with sustained drives, avoid turnovers, and rely on defensive energy to contain Hickory Grove’s explosive playmakers.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Ellis – QB
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Isaiah Thompson – RB
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Caleb Rogers – WR
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Xavier Scott – LB
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Brandon Matthews – DB
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Terrence Hall – OL
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Malik Brown – DL
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Chris Parker – WR
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Elijah Green – LB
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Darius White – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Hickory Grove Christian | #8,490 | #261 | #4 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 92 | 12 |
| South Wake | #12,930 | #395 | — | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 38 |
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