The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders (Harrells, NC) look to stay unbeaten as they host the North Wake Saints (Wake Forest, NC) in a non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Harrells enters at 2-0 with two convincing wins, while North Wake is still searching for its first victory after opening the season with a tough loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: North Wake Saints (NC) @ Harrells Christian Academy (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Harrells Christian Academy, Harrells, NC
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North Wake Saints
The Saints are 0-1 after dropping their opener, shut out in a 49-0 defeat. Offensively, they struggled to generate production, and defensively they’ll need to tighten up against a strong Harrells rushing attack. Ranked #341 in NC, North Wake enters as an underdog but will look to regroup quickly on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,802
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State Rank (NC): #341
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Key to Win: Find rhythm offensively, avoid turnovers, and rely on defensive pressure to limit Harrells’ ground dominance.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Ellis – QB
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Isaiah Thompson – 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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Malik Brown – DL
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Chris Parker – WR
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Xavier Carter – LB
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Darius White – DB
Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders
The Crusaders are 2-0, outscoring opponents 72-14 to start the season. Their offense is built around RB Jarrod Miller, averaging nearly 90 rushing yards per game, while QB Reid Strickland has added efficiency through the air. On defense, Davis Bradshaw has been a standout with 9 tackles per game, and Jesse Smith leads the pass rush with 1 sack per contest. Ranked #337 in NC, Harrells looks to keep momentum rolling at home.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #10,734
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State Rank (NC): #337
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Class Rank: #6
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Key to Win: Keep the rushing attack rolling behind Miller, control the tempo, and use defensive playmakers to keep North Wake in check.
Main Squad:
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Reid Strickland – QB
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Jarrod Miller – RB
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Davis Bradshaw – WR/LB
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Jesse Smith – DL
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Sam McKeithan – K
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Marcus Taylor – DB
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Ethan Carter – LB
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Jordan Howard – OL
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Elijah Williams – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| North Wake Saints | #10,802 | #341 | — | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 49 |
| Harrells Christian | #10,734 | #337 | #6 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 72 | 14 |
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