The 2025 high school football season delivers a national spotlight matchup as the Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC) travel to Georgia to take on the Grayson Rams (Loganville, GA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both programs are undefeated, with Grayson ranked in the Top 5 nationally and Mallard Creek standing tall as a premier contender from North Carolina.
Game Details
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Matchup: Mallard Creek Mavericks (NC) @ Grayson Rams (GA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Grayson High School, Loganville, GA
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Mallard Creek Mavericks
The Mavericks enter at 2-0, showing toughness with strong wins both at home and on the road. Ranked #97 nationally and #3 in North Carolina, Mallard Creek has leaned on its defense while grinding out enough offense to stay undefeated. They average 19.5 points per game, but their biggest test yet comes against a Grayson squad firing on all cylinders.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #97
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State Rank (NC): #3
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Control the trenches, slow down Grayson’s explosive second-half surges, and win the turnover battle.
Main Squad:
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Brandon Gray – RB (#27, 100.5 rushing yds per game)
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Cameron Jones – LB (#30, 10.5 tackles & 1.5 sacks per game)
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Jalen Walker – QB
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Isaiah Robinson – WR
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Darius Thompson – WR/DB
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Malik Harris – DB
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Xavier Allen – OL/DL
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Chris Bryant – LB
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Jordan Kelly – RB
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Noah Carter – OL
Grayson Rams
The Rams come in 3-0, ranked #5 nationally and #1 in Georgia, with a high-powered offense and a defense that closes out games late. Grayson has already proven battle-tested, including an overtime thriller over Thompson and a dominant win against Collins Hill. QB Travis Burgess leads the way as one of the nation’s top passers, complemented by dynamic playmakers in the receiving corps.
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2025 Record: 3-0
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National Rank: #5
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State Rank (GA): #1
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Burgess in the air attack, use their deep roster to wear down Mallard Creek, and capitalize on big-play opportunities in the fourth quarter.
Main Squad:
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Travis Burgess – QB (#1, 164.5 passing yds per game, 215 total yds per game)
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Dawson Quarterman – WR (#2, 80.5 receiving yds per game)
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Cameron Jones – LB (#30, defensive anchor with 10.5 tackles per game)
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Malik Ratliff – WR
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Joshua McClure – DL
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Xavier Brown – RB
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Anthony Baxter – OL
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Caleb Johnson – DB
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Jaylen Carter – WR/DB
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Marcus Reed – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Mallard Creek | 97 | 3 (NC) | 1 | 2-0 |
| Grayson | 5 | 1 (GA) | 1 | 3-0 |
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.
