The 2025 season brings a non-conference mountain clash as the Owen Warhorses (Black Mountain, NC) travel to face the Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Owen looks to build momentum after an early split, while Patton is determined to bounce back from a tough season-opening loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Owen Warhorses (NC) @ Patton Panthers (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Patton High School, Morganton, NC
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Owen Warhorses
The Warhorses come in at 1-1, with a balanced offense averaging nearly 300 yards per game. Ranked #12,387 nationally and #376 in North Carolina, Owen will lean on their run game, led by standout back Hayden Burpeau, who has been effective both on the ground and in the passing game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,387
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State Rank (NC): #376
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Class Rank: #51
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Burpeau in the run game, sustain drives, and set the tone defensively early.
Main Squad:
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Hayden Burpeau – QB/RB (#2, 109 rushing yds & 29 passing yds per game)
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Stephen Anderson – WR (#7, 24.5 receiving yds per game)
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Taylen Lynch – LB (#24, 5 tackles per game)
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Donte Middleton – RB (#17, 6 points per game)
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Marcus Allen – OL/DL
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Elijah Thompson – DB
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Carter Green – WR/DB
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Mason Bryant – LB
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Isaiah Cole – OL
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Jordan Tate – DL
Patton Panthers
The Panthers enter this matchup 0-1, looking to rebound after struggling in their opener. Ranked #12,605 nationally and #383 in North Carolina, Patton must find answers offensively, as they’ve managed just 6 points and 42 yards per game so far. To pull off an upset, the Panthers need playmakers like Jet Chatman to step up against Owen’s stout run defense.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #12,605
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State Rank (NC): #383
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Class Rank: #54
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Key to Win: Get the passing game going, protect the quarterback, and rely on their defense to keep the game close.
Main Squad:
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Jet Chatman – RB (#4/8, 49 rushing yds per game, 6 points scored)
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Malachi Pearson – QB (#1, passing leader)
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River McCrary – WR/LB (#5, 6 tackles per game)
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Marcus Hill – DB
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Cameron Johnson – RB
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Aiden Foster – LB
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Jordan Simmons – WR/DB
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Elijah Brown – OL/DL
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Isaiah Parker – OL
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Jayden Ellis – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Owen | 12,387 | 376 (NC) | 51 | 1-1 |
| Patton | 12,605 | 383 (NC) | 54 | 0-1 |
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