The Rosewood Eagles (Goldsboro, NC) look to secure their first win of the season as they host the unbeaten North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) in a non-conference battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. North Johnston has opened 2025 strong at 2-0, while Rosewood aims to regroup at home after a slow start.
Game Details
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Matchup: North Johnston (NC) @ Rosewood (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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North Johnston Panthers
The Panthers have been dominant through two games, starting 2-0 and outscoring opponents 75-34. Dual-threat QB Kaleb Pone has been spectacular, averaging over 229 total yards per game, while WR/LB Eli Williard has contributed on both offense and defense. Ranked #282 in North Carolina, North Johnston looks to extend its hot start against a struggling Rosewood squad.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #9,153
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State Rank (NC): #282
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Class Rank: #36
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Key to Win: Keep Pone in rhythm, dominate on the ground, and use defensive pressure to keep Rosewood behind the chains.
Main Squad:
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Kaleb Pone – QB/RB
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Eli Williard – WR/LB
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Marcus Johnson – RB
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Isaiah Smith – WR/DB
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Jordan Davis – OL
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Xavier Brown – LB
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Terrence Carter – DB
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Chris Thompson – DL
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Jalen Harris – WR
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Caleb Moore – LB
Rosewood Eagles
The Eagles are 0-2, scoring only 13 points per game while allowing 87 points total across their first two contests. Despite the rough start, Rosewood looks to bounce back with home-field support. To compete with North Johnston, they’ll need to find offensive consistency and rely on their defensive leaders to slow down Pone and the Panthers’ balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,414
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State Rank (NC): #294
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Class Rank: #19
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Key to Win: Establish a steady ground game, avoid turnovers, and contain Pone to limit explosive plays.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Ellis – QB
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Isaiah Green – RB
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Caleb Rogers – WR
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Marcus Hall – LB
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Brandon Matthews – DB
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Elijah Thompson – OL
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Terrence Scott – DL
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Malik Brown – WR
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Xavier Carter – LB
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Chris Wilson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| North Johnston | #9,153 | #282 | #36 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 75 | 34 |
| Rosewood | #9,414 | #294 | #19 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 26 | 87 |
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