The High Point Christian Academy Cougars (High Point, NC) look to keep their unbeaten streak alive as they host the North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights (Raleigh, NC) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. HPCA enters hot at 2-0, while NRCA is 1-1 and eager to prove themselves on the road.
Game Details
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Matchup: North Raleigh Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC) @ High Point Christian Academy (High Point, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: High Point Christian Academy, High Point, NCLive Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights
The Knights (1-1) have shown promise but inconsistency, scoring nearly 20 points per game while allowing 55 points total in two contests. QB Cooper Herakovich has been the engine, averaging over 157 passing yards and 200 total yards per game. WR Graycen Jones provides a reliable target, while RB Davin McCoy keeps defenses honest. Defensively, Micah Finnicum and Quinn Brokaw will be tasked with slowing down HPCA’s potent offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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Key to Win: Limit big plays from Jaylen Moore, get Herakovich into rhythm, and force turnovers.
Main Squad:
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#2 Cooper Herakovich – QB (157.5 passing yds, 200 total yds/game)
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#4 Davin McCoy – RB (40 rushing yds/game)
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#8 Graycen Jones – WR (53.5 receiving yds/game)
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#23 Will Gealy – RB/WR (2.5 pts/game)
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#24 Micah Finnicum – LB (8 tackles/game)
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#67 Quinn Brokaw – DL (0.8 sacks/game)
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#75 Henry Hamilton – OL (5 pancake blocks)
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#12 Ethan Palmer – WR/DB
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#55 Jackson Miller – OL/DL
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#30 Caleb Turner – DB
High Point Christian Academy Cougars
The Cougars (2-0) have been dominant on both sides of the ball, outscoring opponents 69-14. Star RB/WR Jaylen Moore has been electric, averaging 171 rushing yards, 82 receiving yards, and 253 total yards per game, along with 24 points scored. QB Amsterdam Knox provides balance through the air, while Micah Russell anchors the defense with strong tackling and an incredible 6 sacks already. If HPCA maintains its form, they could push for one of the state’s top private-school rankings.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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Key to Win: Keep Moore involved on every drive, pressure Herakovich early, and control tempo with the run game.
Main Squad:
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#0 Jaylen Moore – RB/WR (171 rushing yds, 82 receiving yds, 253 total yds, 24 pts/game)
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#8 Amsterdam Knox – QB (113 passing yds/game)
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#23 Austin Lewallen – WR/DB (18.5 receiving yds/game)
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#11 Micah Russell – LB (11 tackles, 6 sacks/game)
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#13 Tanner Payne – QB/WR
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#5 Ian Hawryschuk – DL (1 sack/game)
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#7 Bryce Clark – DB
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#50 Chris Thompson – OL/DL
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#2 Jordan Ellis – RB/DB
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#6 Devin Harris – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Class Rank | Record |
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| NRCA Knights | #8,216 | #250 | #8 | 1-1 |
| HPCA Cougars | #4,610 | #125 | #2 | 2-0 |
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