The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference battle as the Lincoln Charter Eagles (Denver, NC) hit the road to take on the Union Academy Cardinals (Monroe, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are still searching for consistency early in the season, with Lincoln Charter coming in at 1-1 and Union Academy looking for its first win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lincoln Charter (NC) @ Union Academy (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Union Academy, Monroe, NC
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Lincoln Charter Eagles
The Eagles enter Week 3 with a 1-1 record, averaging a strong 49.5 points per game across their first two contests. While their defense has given up 78 points, their offense has proven explosive and difficult to slow down. Their key to victory will be maintaining that scoring pace while tightening up defensively.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,899
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Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high, limit turnovers, and clamp down on Union Academy’s passing game.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Brooks (#6) – RB
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Logan Harris (#12) – WR/DB
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Marcus Wright (#10) – WR
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Caleb Johnson (#22) – LB
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Jordan Miller (#55) – OL/DL
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Tyrell Scott (#8) – DB
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Chris Daniels (#2) – RB
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Isaiah Brown (#5) – WR
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Hunter Lee (#50) – DL
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Jayden Carter (#15) – QB
Union Academy Cardinals
The Cardinals come in at 0-1, scoring just 10 points in their lone game against South Rowan. Ranked #349 in North Carolina and #46 in Class, Union Academy will look to QB Nico Mendoza and WR Jaequan Timmons to spark the offense. Their key to victory is finishing drives with points and letting their defense slow down Lincoln Charter’s fast-paced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #11,388
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State Rank (NC): #349
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Class Rank: #46
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Key to Win: Rely on Mendoza’s passing ability, maximize Timmons’ playmaking, and pressure the Eagles’ backfield.
Main Squad:
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Nico Mendoza (#3) – QB (154 passing yds/game, 154 total yds/game)
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Jaequan Timmons (#2) – WR (99 receiving yds/game, 6 points/game)
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Stephen Gonzales (#85) – RB (27 rushing yds/game)
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Jordan Smith (#7) – LB (9 tackles per game)
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John Leon (#0) – DL (1 sack per game)
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Paxton Derrick (#70) – OL (2 pancake blocks)
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Marcus Lee (#11) – WR/DB
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Logan Price (#18) – FS
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Caleb Foster (#12) – RB/DB
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Isaiah Carter (#9) – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Lincoln Charter | 5,899 | – | – | 1-1 |
| Union Academy | 11,388 | 349 (NC) | 46 | 0-1 |
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.
