The 2025 high school football season rolls into Week 3 with an intriguing non-conference matchup as the Ledford Panthers (Thomasville, NC) travel to take on the North Davidson Black Knights (Lexington, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams have shown promise early in the season, with North Davidson unbeaten at 2-0 and Ledford looking to climb above .500 at 1-1.
Game Details
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Matchup: Ledford Panthers (NC) @ North Davidson Black Knights (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: North Davidson High School, Lexington, NC
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Ledford Panthers
The Panthers enter at 1-1, ranked #6,302 nationally and #176 in North Carolina. RB Dominique Arthur has been their offensive engine, averaging an impressive 176.5 rushing yards per game and accounting for 12 points per game. QB Eli Jordan and WR Cole Davis have added complementary contributions, but the team will need a stronger defensive showing after allowing 56 points across two games.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,302
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State Rank (NC): #176
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Class Rank: #19
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Key to Win: Lean on Arthur’s ground dominance, sustain long drives, and avoid turnovers against North Davidson’s disciplined defense.
Main Squad:
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Dominique Arthur – RB (#31, 176.5 rushing yds, 176.5 total yds & 12 pts per game)
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Eli Jordan – QB (#30, 45.5 passing yds per game)
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Cole Davis – WR (#9, 21 receiving yds per game)
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Marcus Reed – DB
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Isaiah Carter – WR/DB
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Jordan Simmons – LB
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Anthony Baxter – OL
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Malik Johnson – DL
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Caleb Turner – LB
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Chris Daniels – OL
North Davidson Black Knights
The Black Knights are off to a 2-0 start, ranked #5,856 nationally and #160 in North Carolina. They’ve played close, physical games, outscoring opponents 52-21 so far. Their offense is balanced with QB CJ Morgan and RB Dominik Stamatien, who averages 91 rushing yards and 100 total yards per game. With a strong home-field advantage, North Davidson looks to extend its unbeaten streak.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,856
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State Rank (NC): #160
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Class Rank: #24
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Key to Win: Keep Stamatien involved early, win the battle at the line of scrimmage, and limit Arthur’s big plays.
Main Squad:
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Dominik Stamatien – RB (#9, 91 rushing yds & 100 total yds per game)
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CJ Morgan – QB (#6, 29 passing yds per game)
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Kayden Ray – WR (#7, 43 receiving yds per game)
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Marcus Reed – DB
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Tyvon Patterson-Davis – LB
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Anthony Walker – OL
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Jordan Ellis – WR/DB
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Isaiah Miller – RB
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Caleb Johnson – LB
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Chris Daniels – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Ledford | 6,302 | 176 (NC) | 19 | 1-1 |
| North Davidson | 5,856 | 160 (NC) | 24 | 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.
