The 2025 North Carolina high school football season rolls on with an exciting non-conference matchup as the Statesville Greyhounds (2-0) host the Hopewell Titans (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to continue their momentum, with Statesville aiming to stay undefeated while Hopewell seeks to secure a statement win on the road.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hopewell (Huntersville, NC) vs. Statesville (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Statesville High School, Statesville, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hopewell Titans (NC)
Hopewell enters at 1-1, having shown flashes of offensive potential but needing more consistency. Quarterback JT Williams leads the charge, averaging 40 passing yards and 45 total yards per game. Running back Aidan Bourque adds to the rushing attack, while receiver Isaiah Agee has been their main playmaker in the passing game. Defensively, Calvin Johnson and Randrez Lyons have stepped up, with Lyons recording 1.0 sacks per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 6,053
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State Rank (NC): 167
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Key to Win: Establish a stronger ground game and avoid turnovers to keep pace with Statesville’s high-powered offense.
Main Squad:
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JT Williams – QB
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Aidan Bourque – RB
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Isaiah Agee – WR
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Calvin Johnson – LB
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Randrez Lyons – DL
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Ryan White – DB
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Jack Miller – OL
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Chris Taylor – DL
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Luke Harris – WR
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Nathaniel Reed – CB
Statesville Greyhounds (NC)
Statesville is off to a perfect 2-0 start, powered by a balanced offensive attack and a defense that has limited opponents to just 13 points per game. Quarterback Jaikoda Harrington has been a standout, averaging 185 passing yards and 240 total yards per game, while running back Santario White provides balance on the ground with 84 rushing yards per game. Wideout Paul Cauthen leads the receiving corps with 84 yards per game. On defense, Javin Bailey and Jerome Newman anchor a group that averages 73.5 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: 2,791
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State Rank (NC): 73
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Key to Win: Keep the offense clicking with a mix of run and pass while using their depth on defense to limit Hopewell’s scoring chances.
Main Squad:
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Jaikoda Harrington – QB
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Santario White – RB
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Paul Cauthen – WR
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Javin Bailey – LB
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Jerome Newman – DL
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Isaiah Green – DB
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Ryan Foster – WR
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Chris Evans – OL
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Jack Allen – OL
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Jordan Miller – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hopewell | 6,053 (NC) | 167 | 1-1 |
| Statesville | 2,791 (NC) | 73 | 2-0 |
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.
