The 2025 season continues with a conference matchup as the John Paul II Catholic Saints (Greenville, NC) hit the road to take on the Halifax Academy Vikings (Roanoke Rapids, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Saints are undefeated and looking dominant, while the Vikings seek their first win of the season at home.
Game Details
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Matchup: John Paul II Catholic Saints @ Halifax Academy Vikings
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Halifax Academy, Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Tickets: Available digitally on GoFan
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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John Paul II Catholic Saints
The Saints are off to a 2-0 start, scoring an impressive 83 total points while allowing just 22. Their balanced but run-heavy offense is led by standout Crisean Williams, who has already become a two-way threat. Ranked as an emerging contender, JPIIC will look to keep rolling in conference play.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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Points For/Against: 83 PF, 22 PA
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Key to Win: Stay aggressive on the ground, force Halifax into passing situations, and protect their early leads.
Main Squad:
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Crisean Williams – RB/QB (#21) – Offensive star, averaging 123 rushing yards, 10.5 passing yards, and 133.5 total yards per game.
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Gentry McMinn – RB (#7) – Red-zone finisher, averaging 13 points per game.
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Bryce Martin – LB (#34) – Defensive anchor with 7 tackles per game.
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Ethan Carter – WR/DB – Speed option in the secondary and passing attack.
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Logan Brooks – OL/DL – Veteran presence up front.
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Trey Saunders – DB – Ballhawk defender in the secondary.
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Mason Grant – LB – Brings toughness to the front seven.
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Jordan Clark – WR – Reliable perimeter target.
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Isaac Hill – DL – Run stuffer in the trenches.
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Dylan Harris – OL – Stabilizer on the offensive line.
Halifax Academy Vikings
The Vikings enter at 0-1, looking to regroup after a 38-22 season-opening loss to Wake Christian Academy. Despite the loss, Halifax showed offensive potential and will lean on Eddie Deptola’s counterpart role in the ground attack, along with Sawyer Smith’s receiving play. At home, they’ll look to slow JPIIC’s explosive running game.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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Points For/Against: 22 PF, 38 PA
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Key to Win: Protect home field by tightening up defensively and sustaining long drives to limit JPIIC’s offensive possessions.
Main Squad:
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Sawyer Smith – WR (#5) – Top receiving option with speed.
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Dreyden Wagner – LB (#3) – Defensive workhorse, averaging double-digit tackles.
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Daniel Canales – RB (#10) – Provides backfield scoring ability.
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Marcus Lee – WR/DB – Two-way player, adds depth on both sides.
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Caleb Johnson – OL – Key blocker for the rushing game.
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Jalen Brooks – DB – Secondary leader.
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Anthony Carter – LB – Brings physicality to the defense.
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Noah White – WR – Passing game depth.
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Elijah Martin – DL – Pressure presence up front.
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Cameron Hall – QB – Developing field leader under center.
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA | Win % |
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| John Paul II Catholic | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 83 | 22 | 1.000 |
| Halifax Academy | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 22 | 38 | .000 |
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