The 2025 high school football season features a Monroe rivalry showdown as Parkwood visits Sun Valley on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Sun Valley High School, where the Wolf Pack look to build on their .500 start, while the Spartans aim to pick up their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Parkwood (NC) @ Sun Valley (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Sun Valley High School, Monroe, NC
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Parkwood Wolf Pack
The Wolf Pack come into this game with a 1-1 record after a season-opening win over Piedmont (28-12) followed by a tough loss to Cuthbertson (20-6). Ranked #7,218 nationally and #211 in North Carolina, Parkwood’s passing attack has been their strength, averaging 104 yards per game through the air. They will need to lean on QB Smith Barlowe to move the chains and finish drives against Sun Valley’s defense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,218
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State Rank (NC): #211
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Key to Win: Control the pace of the game through the passing attack, protect the quarterback, and force Sun Valley turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Smith Barlowe (#12) – QB
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Amarri Lytle (#5) – RB
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Anwar Bit (#2) – WR
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Chase Forrest (#17) – LB
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Tyler Surles (#15) – DL
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Marcus Green – WR
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Eli Roberts – OL
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Darius Cole – DB
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Caleb Hayes – OL
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Jordan Scott – DB
Sun Valley Spartans
Sun Valley enters the contest at 0-2, dropping their first two games on the road. Ranked #2,086 nationally and #51 in North Carolina, the Spartans have struggled to find offensive rhythm, averaging just 15 points per game. With the home crowd behind them, they will look to turn the tide and secure their first win of the season.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #2,086
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State Rank (NC): #51
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Key to Win: Establish a stronger rushing attack, improve third-down conversions, and tighten up defensively to contain Parkwood’s air game.
Main Squad:
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Aden Haskins (#1) – QB/RB
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Tyler James – WR
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Chris Carter – LB
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Devon Moore – OL
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Isaiah Grant – DB
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Marcus Lewis – WR
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Jalen Ross – DB
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Ethan Bradley – DL
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Noah Williams – OL
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Caleb Thomas – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Parkwood | 7,218 | 211 | 1-1 |
| Sun Valley | 2,086 | 51 | 0-2 |
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