Conference play opens with a highly anticipated showdown as the North Lincoln Knights (1-1) travel to face the Maiden Blue Devils (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are coming off split starts and will be eager to gain early ground in league standings.
Game Details
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Matchup: North Lincoln (NC) @ Maiden (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Maiden High School, Maiden, NC
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North Lincoln Knights
The Knights opened the season with a win but fell in their second game, sitting at 1-1. They rank #66 in North Carolina and rely heavily on their strong ground attack, averaging an impressive 324.5 rushing yards per game. Running back Landen Agee has been dominant, averaging over 200 rushing yards per game, and the offense will look to keep him rolling.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,617
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State Rank (NC): #66
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Class Rank: #10
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Key to Win: Establish the run early, control time of possession, and force Maiden into passing situations.
Main Squad
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#20 Landen Agee – RB (204.5 rushing YPG, 204.5 total YPG)
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#5 Danny Burns – QB (79.0 passing YPG)
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#24 Stephen Fox – WR (23.5 receiving YPG)
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#6 Bley Phillips – LB (16.0 tackles per game)
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#21 Dan Nsenda – DL (1.0 sacks per game)
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#11 Carter Moore – DB
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#50 Jackson Steele – OL/DL
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#8 Logan Walters – WR/DB
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#2 Hunter Collins – RB/LB
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#70 Ethan Bailey – OL
Maiden Blue Devils
The Blue Devils are also 1-1, coming off a strong win over Lincolnton. Ranked #80 in North Carolina, they boast more balance than North Lincoln, averaging 133 passing yards per game and leaning on playmakers like Grant Lawing through the air and Shannon Wingate on the ground. Defensively, Jeremiah Khang anchors the unit with 11 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,916
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State Rank (NC): #80
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Class Rank: #6
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Key to Win: Protect Lawing in the pocket and limit Landen Agee’s explosive runs.
Main Squad
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#12 Grant Lawing – QB (117.0 passing YPG, 156.0 total YPG)
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#1 Shannon Wingate – RB (90.0 rushing YPG)
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#7 Hampton Reed – WR (90.0 receiving YPG)
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#31 Jeremiah Khang – LB (11.0 tackles per game)
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#11 Shannon Blake – DL (1.0 sacks per game)
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#70 Baylor Duncan – OL (4 pancake blocks)
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#5 Caleb Henderson – WR/DB
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#15 Jordan Ellis – DB
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#25 Logan Carter – LB
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#8 Mason Bryant – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| North Lincoln | 2,617 | 66 | 10 | 1-1 |
| Maiden | 2,916 | 80 | 6 | 1-1 |
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