The 2025 high school football season continues as the Pamlico County Hurricanes (Bayboro, NC) travel to face the Wake Prep Academy Guardians (Wake Forest, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs enter this contest seeking their first victory of the season, making it a key early-season test.
Game Details
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Matchup: Pamlico County (NC) @ Wake Prep Academy (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Wake Prep Academy, Wake Forest, NC
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Pamlico County Hurricanes
Pamlico County enters Week 3 at 0-2, looking to regroup after a tough start in which they’ve been outscored 114–21. Ranked #400 in North Carolina and #40 in Class, the Hurricanes must lean heavily on RB Kamden Keyes to spark the offense. Their key to victory will be sustaining drives on the ground and keeping the Wake Prep passing attack contained.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,333
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State Rank (NC): #400
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Class Rank: #40
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Key to Win: Control the ground game, play disciplined defense, and reduce big-play mistakes.
Main Squad:
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Kamden Keyes (#2) – RB (78 rushing yds/game, 78 total yds/game)
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Noah Gibbs (#7) – QB (22.5 passing yds/game)
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Semaj Baucom (#1) – WR (15 receiving yds/game)
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Isaiah Mewborn (#42) – LB (7 tackles per game)
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Syler Hall (#75) – DL (0.5 sacks per game)
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Marcus Daniels (#10) – DB/WR
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Anthony Carter (#50) – OL/DL
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Jaden Moore (#12) – LB
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Caleb Foster (#8) – RB
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Logan Price (#18) – FS
Wake Prep Academy Guardians
Wake Prep also sits at 0-2, but has shown more offensive promise, averaging 246 yards per game behind QB Austin Battle’s arm. Ranked #397 in North Carolina and #56 in Class, the Guardians will need to lean on their passing attack while shoring up a defense that has allowed 41 points across two games. Their key to win is to control the air attack and finish drives in the red zone.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,056
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State Rank (NC): #397
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Class Rank: #56
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Key to Win: Maximize passing efficiency, limit turnovers, and force Pamlico into long-yardage situations.
Main Squad:
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Austin Battle (#4) – QB (240.5 passing yds/game, 243.5 total yds/game)
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Justin Battle (#0) – WR (129 receiving yds/game)
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Everett Holm (#9) – RB (4 rushing yds/game)
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Brad Strait (#14) – LB/DL (7 tackles per game, 1 sack per game)
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David Romero (#23) – DB
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Cameron Wells (#11) – FS/WR
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Troy Simmons (#22) – RB
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Ethan Wallace (#6) – WR
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Marcus Bryant (#55) – OL/DL
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Jalen Scott (#3) – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Pamlico County | 13,333 | 400 (NC) | 40 | 0-2 |
| Wake Prep Acad. | 13,056 | 397 (NC) | 56 | 0-2 |
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