The Panther Creek Catamounts (2-0) travel to take on the Knightdale Knights (0-2) in a non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM. Panther Creek has leaned on a stingy defense that’s allowed just 13 points across two games, while Knightdale has shown offensive flashes but struggled to slow opponents. This game shapes up as a battle between a program trying to stay unbeaten and one searching for its first win of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Panther Creek Catamounts vs Knightdale Knights
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Location: Knightdale High School, Knightdale, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Panther Creek Catamounts (2-0)
Panther Creek has been disciplined and efficient, winning behind a balanced offensive attack and a defense that clamps down late. QB Ethan Carpenter has been steady, averaging 148 passing yards and 163 total yards per game, giving the Catamounts confidence through the air. RB Travis Woodard powers the ground game with 108 rushing yards per game, while WR Egya Chinbuah stretches defenses in the passing game (65 yards per contest).
On defense, LB Finn Stevenson leads the charge with 9 tackles per game, while DE Juarod Williams has been disruptive in the trenches with 2 sacks per game. If the Catamounts can continue their formula of ball control and defensive stops, they’ll be in position to start 3-0.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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Points For/Against: 27–13
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Key to Win: Ride the Woodard-Carpenter combo, keep Knightdale off schedule, and rely on their pass rush to contain explosive plays.
Main Squad:
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#1 Travis Woodard – RB
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#2 Ethan Carpenter – QB
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#19 Egya Chinbuah – WR
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#0 Finn Stevenson – LB
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#52 Juarod Williams – DL
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#3 Kanoa McGee – RB/WR
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#5 Malik Henderson – DB
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#14 Carter Lawson – WR
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#8 Aiden Torres – LB
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#20 Jordan Kelly – DB
Knightdale Knights (0-2)
Knightdale is still searching for rhythm after dropping its first two contests. The Knights have averaged 25.5 points per game, but their defense has given up 97 points, leaving them in shootouts they couldn’t finish. They’ve shown they can score early (12 points per first quarter on average), but second-half production has lagged.
While Knightdale doesn’t have a clear statistical leader yet, the program has athletes capable of breaking games open. For the Knights, the key will be cleaning up turnovers, limiting Panther Creek’s rushing attack, and finding ways to sustain drives deeper into the game.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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Points For/Against: 51–97
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Key to Win: Start fast, protect the football, and find defensive stops in the red zone to keep pressure on Panther Creek.
Main Squad:
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#7 Chris Johnson – QB
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#5 Malik Rogers – RB
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#9 Devin Holloway – WR/DB
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#12 Cameron White – WR
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#20 Jalen Grant – LB
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#11 Marcus Greene – DB
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#50 Isaiah Brooks – OL/DL
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#18 Jordan Fields – WR
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#3 Tyler Matthews – DB
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#21 Quincy Adams – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Panther Creek | #4,220 | #116 (NC) | 2-0 |
| Knightdale | #6,281 | #173 (NC) | 0-2 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
