The Montgomery Central Timberwolves (Troy, NC) return home looking to protect their turf against the unbeaten North Stanly Comets (New London, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both squads are coming off solid starts to the season, with North Stanly seeking to remain undefeated and Montgomery Central aiming to build consistency after splitting their first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: North Stanly (NC) @ Montgomery Central (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Montgomery Central High School, Troy, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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North Stanly Comets
The Comets (2-0) have shown balance on both sides of the ball, scoring 48 points while allowing 35. Their ground game is a major strength, averaging 243 rushing yards per game, led by Lorquis “Juice” Lilly (70 yds/game). QB Brady Lowder adds balance with 120 passing yards per game, connecting frequently with WR Kylan Dockery, who averages 94 receiving yards per game. Lowder is also the team’s total yardage leader at 174 yards per game, proving he can beat defenses through the air. On defense, LB Bret Curlee leads with 10 tackles per game, while Solomon Hudson makes an impact on the line with 1 sack per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,462
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State Rank (NC): #143
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Class Rank: #12
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early behind Lilly, allow Lowder to control tempo, and use defensive pressure to keep Montgomery Central off-schedule.
Main Squad (North Stanly):
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Brady Lowder – QB
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Lorquis “Juice” Lilly – RB
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Kylan Dockery – WR
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Bret Curlee – LB
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Solomon Hudson – DL
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Jalen Harris – WR
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Treyvon McRae – DB
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Chris Daniels – OL
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Marcus Little – RB
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Zion Harris – DB
Montgomery Central Timberwolves
The Timberwolves (1-1) enter the contest after a solid start, outscoring opponents 49-32 through two games. Their offense has been inconsistent at times, but the defense has been stout, giving up just 32 points total. While stat leaders are not fully reported, the Timberwolves have leaned on physical play in the trenches and timely scoring. Their resilience was evident in their road win, showing they can adjust under pressure. Returning home, they’ll look to improve execution on offense while leaning on their defensive toughness to slow down North Stanly’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,332
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State Rank (NC): #288
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Class Rank: #45
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Key to Win: Limit North Stanly’s big plays, protect the football, and generate scoring opportunities from a run-first attack that controls possession.
Main Squad (Montgomery Central):
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Jayden Richardson – QB
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Chris McNeill – RB
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Elijah Graham – RB
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Tyree Watkins – WR
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DeAndre Jones – WR
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Malachi Turner – OL
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Carlos Garcia – DL
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Jalen Cox – LB
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Marcus Ingram – DB
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Travis Young – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| North Stanly | #5,462 | #143 | #12 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 48 | 35 |
| Montgomery Central | #9,332 | #288 | #45 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 49 | 32 |
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