The 2025 high school football season features a key conference showdown as the Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC) travel to face the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter the game unbeaten at 2-0, with East Lincoln fielding one of the state’s most explosive offenses while Newton-Conover relies on a powerful ground game.
Game Details
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Matchup: Newton-Conover Red Devils (NC) @ East Lincoln Mustangs (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: East Lincoln High School, Denver, NC
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Newton-Conover Red Devils
The Red Devils stand 2-0, ranked #6,299 nationally and #174 in North Carolina. Their offense averages 350 yards per game, anchored by RB Jeremiah Pope, who is over 100 yards rushing per game, and QB Camden Ezzard, who is producing 207 total yards per game. Defensively, Newton-Conover will need to find a way to slow down East Lincoln’s aerial attack.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #6,299
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State Rank (NC): #174
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Class Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Control the clock with the run game, capitalize on red zone chances, and limit East Lincoln’s big passing plays.
Main Squad:
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Jeremiah Pope – RB (#0, 101.5 rushing yds per game)
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Camden Ezzard – QB (#7, 114 passing yds & 207 total yds per game)
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Amari Coulter – WR (#12, 41 receiving yds per game)
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Preston Palomares – LB (#22, 6.5 tackles per game)
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Marcus Reed – DB
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Isaiah Carter – WR/DB
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Malik Johnson – RB
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Caleb Turner – LB
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Chris Daniels – OL
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Jordan Ellis – DL
East Lincoln Mustangs
The Mustangs also enter 2-0, ranked #1,456 nationally and #34 in North Carolina, boasting one of the most explosive offenses in the state. QB Grant Lawless has been nearly unstoppable, averaging 450 passing yards and 514 total yards per game. He’s supported by WR Davis Beam (146 receiving yds per game) and RB Jalen Fletcher-Mclean, who contributes 96 rushing yds per game. Their defense is led by Coltyn Daniels, with 8 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,456
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State Rank (NC): #34
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Class Rank: #3
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Key to Win: Keep the offensive tempo high, protect Lawless in the pocket, and pressure Newton-Conover into playing from behind.
Main Squad:
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Grant Lawless – QB (#17, 450 passing yds, 514 total yds, 24 points per game)
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Jalen Fletcher-Mclean – RB (#6, 96 rushing yds per game)
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Davis Beam – WR (#14, 146 receiving yds per game)
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Coltyn Daniels – LB (#0, 8 tackles per game)
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Sterling Greene – DL (#33, 1 sack per game)
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Isaiah Miller – WR
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Anthony Baxter – OL
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Jordan Simmons – DB
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Marcus Reed – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Newton-Conover | 6,299 | 174 (NC) | 18 | 2-0 |
| East Lincoln | 1,456 | 34 (NC) | 3 | 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.
