Mitchell vs Andrews (North Carolina) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as Mitchell (Bakersville, NC) heads on the road to face Andrews (NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Mountaineers look to build on their balanced start, while the Wildcats are still searching for their first win of the season.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Mitchell (NC) @ Andrews (NC)

  • Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM

  • Location: Andrews High School, Andrews, NC

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Mitchell Mountaineers

Mitchell enters Week 3 with a 1-1 record, having shown flashes of a strong rushing attack but also inconsistency on defense, allowing 69 points in two games. Ranked #223 in North Carolina and #9 in Class, the Mountaineers have the advantage of momentum against a struggling Wildcats squad.

  • 2025 Record: 1-1

  • National Rank: #7,412

  • State Rank (NC): #223

  • Class Rank: #9

  • Key to Win: Lean on their strong rushing production and limit defensive lapses to keep Andrews off the scoreboard.

Main Squad

  • #2 Kaj Pitman – RB (73.5 rushing yards per game)

  • #15 Owen Riddle – QB (73.5 passing yards per game, 145.5 total yards per game)

  • #4 Deshawn Orr – WR (32.5 receiving yards per game)

  • #14 Alex Wences – LB (7.0 tackles per game)

  • #3 Isaiah Turner – DL (0.5 sacks per game)

  • #12 Jalen Morris – DB/WR

  • #55 Ethan Carter – OL/DL

  • #8 Mason Grant – LB

  • #10 Luke Harrison – WR/CB

  • #20 Chris Dalton – RB/DB

Andrews Wildcats

The Wildcats sit at 0-2, struggling on both sides of the ball, scoring only 7 points total while allowing 70. Ranked #311 in North Carolina and #5 in Class, Andrews will need a turnaround performance at home to avoid an 0-3 start.

  • 2025 Record: 0-2

  • National Rank: #10,009

  • State Rank (NC): #311

  • Class Rank: #5

  • Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and rely on home-field energy to slow Mitchell’s run game.

Main Squad

  • #7 Tyler McKinney – QB

  • #11 Darius Smith – WR/CB

  • #22 Colby Allen – RB/LB

  • #6 James Walker – WR/DB

  • #15 Evan Rogers – LB

  • #52 Carter Mills – OL/DL

  • #9 Jordan Ray – WR/FS

  • #5 Mason Hall – DB

  • #60 Noah Thomas – OL/DL

  • #3 Eli Jenkins – TE/LB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Overall Record
Mitchell 7,412 223 9 1-1
Andrews 10,009 311 5 0-2
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