The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as Madison (Marshall, NC) visits North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be played at North Buncombe High School, with the undefeated Patriots looking to keep their strong start alive against the Black Hawks on their home field.
Game Details
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Matchup: Madison (NC) @ North Buncombe (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC
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Madison Patriots
Madison enters Week 3 undefeated at 2-0, dominating opponents with a balanced attack and a stingy defense that has allowed just 8 total points. Ranked #352 in North Carolina and #48 in Class, the Patriots are eager to extend their hot start against a rival Black Hawks squad.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #11,423
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State Rank (NC): #352
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Class Rank: #48
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Key to Win: Keep up their defensive intensity while leaning on their run game to control the tempo.
Main Squad
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#21 Ivan Leonard – RB/LB (137.5 rushing yards per game, 14.5 tackles per game)
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#12 Caleb Griffin – QB (109.5 passing yards per game, 147.5 total yards per game, 3.0 points per game)
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#3 Gavin Gault – WR (70.5 receiving yards per game)
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#5 Lane Beaver – DL (0.8 sacks per game)
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#8 Dylan Payne – OL/DL
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#2 Mason Rice – DB/WR
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#10 Tanner Lawson – LB
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#18 Caleb Brown – DB
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#7 Ryan Moore – WR/CB
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#55 Logan Clark – OL/DL
North Buncombe Black Hawks
The Black Hawks sit at 1-1, having already shown both resilience and explosiveness through two games. Ranked #345 in North Carolina and #53 in Class, North Buncombe will try to defend its home turf by establishing early offensive rhythm.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,187
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State Rank (NC): #345
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Class Rank: #53
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Key to Win: Limit Madison’s rushing attack while creating explosive scoring opportunities through their passing game.
Main Squad
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#7 Jaylen Smith – QB/DB
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#11 Marcus Johnson – WR/CB
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#22 Carter Williams – RB/LB
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#9 Evan Daniels – WR/FS
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#33 Jordan King – LB
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#4 Kaden Miller – WR/OLB
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#77 Brandon Hughes – OL/DL
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#5 Trevor Cole – RB/DB
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#60 Daniel Foster – OL/DL
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#88 Noah Wright – TE/DE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Madison | 11,423 | 352 | 48 | 2-0 |
| North Buncombe | 11,187 | 345 | 53 | 1-1 |
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