The 2025 high school football season continues in North Carolina with a local non-conference rivalry as Perquimans (Hertford, NC) visits Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter undefeated at 2-0, making this matchup a clash of early-season momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Perquimans (NC) @ Pasquotank County (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Pasquotank County High School, Elizabeth City, NC
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Perquimans Pirates
The Pirates bring a high-powered offense into this matchup, averaging 491 total yards per game and riding the strong play of RB/QB Benjamin Brown, who has been dominant both on the ground and through the air. Ranked #10,490 nationally and #329 in North Carolina, Perquimans looks to stay perfect with a balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #10,490
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State Rank (NC): #329
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Class Rank: #26
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Key to Win: Continue controlling the game with their run-first attack while pressuring Pasquotank’s QB with defensive sacks.
Main Squad:
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#2 Benjamin Brown – QB/RB (Team Leader in Passing, Rushing, and Total Yards)
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#22 Levi Shepherd – LB (Tackles Leader)
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#7 Steven Elliott – DL (Sacks Leader)
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Antrez Wood – WR (Top Receiver)
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Tyquan Saunders – OL/DL (Line Anchor)
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Jalen White – DB (Secondary Coverage)
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Jordan Midgett – LB/TE (Two-Way Playmaker)
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Marcus Riddick – WR/DB
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Chris Perry – OL
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Malik Sutton – DB/WR
Pasquotank County Panthers
The Panthers enter at 2-0, built on a scrappy defense averaging 69 tackles per game. With standout play from QB Josiah Bennett and a ground game led by Jayon Harris, Pasquotank looks to prove their toughness against a high-octane Perquimans team. Ranked #9,931 nationally and #309 in North Carolina, the Panthers hold home-field advantage.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #9,931
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State Rank (NC): #309
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Class Rank: #37
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Key to Win: Lean on their defense to slow down Brown and the Pirates’ rushing attack while sustaining long offensive drives.
Main Squad:
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#1 Josiah Bennett – QB (Passing Leader, 82 YPG)
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#8 Jayon Harris – RB (Rushing Leader, 58 YPG)
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#12 Trenton Whidbee – WR (Receiving Leader)
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#21 Dudley Bradshaw – LB (Tackles Leader)
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#9 Kenneth Marshall – DL (Sacks Leader)
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Malik Whitehurst – OL/DL (Line Anchor)
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Keon Johnson – WR/DB
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Elijah Sawyer – RB/FS
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Jaylen Griffin – WR/CB
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Tyrese Bond – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Perquimans | #10,490 | #329 | #26 | 2-0 |
| Pasquotank Co. | #9,931 | #309 | #37 | 2-0 |
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.
