The Laney Buccaneers (0-2, Wilmington, NC) travel east to face the J.H. Rose Rampants (1-1, Greenville, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM. Laney is searching for its first win of the season, while Rose looks to build momentum after splitting its opening two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: Laney Buccaneers vs J.H. Rose Rampants
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Location: J.H. Rose High School, Greenville, NC
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Laney Buccaneers (0-2)
Laney has struggled to find rhythm offensively, averaging just 7.0 points per game with 211.5 total yards per contest. QB Ryan Gallagher is posting 80 passing yards per game, while RB Ellis Williams provides a steady ground option at 81 rushing yards per game and nearly 80 total yards per contest. WR Niko Warren is averaging 43.5 receiving yards per game, giving Gallagher a top target.
Defensively, LB Jacob McPherson leads the charge with 8 tackles per game, but the Buccaneers need to limit explosive plays to stay competitive.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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Points For/Against: 14–56
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Key to Win: Establish the run with Williams early and sustain long drives to keep Rose’s high-powered passing attack off the field.
Main Squad:
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#3 Ryan Gallagher – QB
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#21 Ellis Williams – RB
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#17 Niko Warren – WR
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#4 Jacob McPherson – LB
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#6 Jaden Scott – DB
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#9 Trevor Hill – WR/DB
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#11 Carter Brown – WR
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#55 Marcus Lane – OL/DL
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#22 Cameron Davis – DB
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#15 Jaylen Cook – RB
J.H. Rose Rampants (1-1)
Rose has shown balance but leans on its explosive passing attack, averaging 310 yards through the air and 369 total yards per game. QB Chase Davis is among the state’s most productive passers with 247 passing yards and 242 total yards per game, while WR Jaleek Parson has been dominant with 181 receiving yards per contest. RB Ja’vion Jordan adds depth in the run game.
On defense, Amare Washington leads with 7 tackles per game, and the unit has allowed just 20 points per contest. At home, the Rampants will look to dictate tempo and exploit Laney’s secondary.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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Points For/Against: 58–40
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Key to Win: Keep Davis and Parson in rhythm through the air while staying sharp defensively to avoid giving Laney confidence early.
Main Squad:
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#8 Chase Davis – QB
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#3 Jaleek Parson – WR
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#20 Ja’vion Jordan – RB
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#55 Amare Washington – LB
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#7 Chris Taylor – WR/DB
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#10 Malik Stevenson – DB
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#15 Trevon Hayes – OL/DL
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#11 Jaden Price – WR
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#2 Jordan Green – WR
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#6 Isaiah Bryant – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Laney | #3,216 | #86 (NC) | 0-2 |
| J.H. Rose | #2,522 | #64 (NC) | 1-1 |
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