The Pinecrest Patriots (1-1) hit the road to face the Davie County War Eagles (1-1) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Mocksville. Both teams are coming off mixed results in their opening weeks and look to gain early-season momentum with a statement win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC) @ Davie County (Mocksville, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Davie County High School, Mocksville, NC
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Pinecrest Patriots
Pinecrest comes in at 1-1, powered by a balanced offensive approach. QB Najee Gillis has been efficient through the air, averaging 101 passing yards per game, while RB Chris Najm is leading the ground attack with 72.5 rushing yards per game. WR Eric Melton provides big-play ability downfield. Defensively, LB Austin Sargent anchors a unit averaging 38 tackles per game. The Patriots’ ability to establish the run early will be key to controlling the tempo.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,338
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State Rank (NC): #58
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Class Rank: #15
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Points For/Against: 40 PF, 76 PA
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Key to Win: Balance the run and pass, keep pressure off Gillis, and tighten up defensively in the second half.
Main Squad:
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#0 Chris Najm – RB (72.5 Rushing YPG, 9.0 PPG)
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#3 Najee Gillis – QB (101.0 Passing YPG, 91.5 Total YPG)
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#6 Eric Melton – WR (60.0 Receiving YPG)
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#24 Austin Sargent – LB (10.0 Tackles per game)
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#55 Marcus Holt – OL/DL (Trench leader)
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#8 Ryan Patrick – DB (Secondary anchor)
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#10 Caleb Thomas – WR/KR (Special teams weapon)
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#14 Tyler White – LB (Rotational tackler)
Davie County War Eagles
Davie County also enters at 1-1, but their offense has leaned heavily on the passing game. QB Draeton Nance is averaging 116.5 passing yards per game, with WR Ethan Driver hauling in 112 receiving yards per game, making them a dangerous air attack. RB Braxton Bowling adds balance on the ground. On defense, LB Elijah Chaffin leads the team with 13 tackles per game, while DE Jsiere Arnold adds pass-rush presence. The War Eagles must establish offensive rhythm early after averaging just 3 points per game so far.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,352
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State Rank (NC): #89
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Class Rank: #23
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Points For/Against: 38 PF, 62 PA
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Key to Win: Use Nance-to-Driver connection to stretch the field, and rely on defensive leaders to slow Pinecrest’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
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#3 Draeton Nance – QB (116.5 Passing YPG, 116.5 Total YPG)
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#2 Ethan Driver – WR (112.0 Receiving YPG)
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#4 Braxton Bowling – RB (43.0 Rushing YPG)
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#33 Elijah Chaffin – LB (13.0 Tackles per game)
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#14 Jsiere Arnold – DL (1.0 Sack per game)
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#45 Dylan Cassetta – K (3.0 Points per game)
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#7 Malik Sutton – WR/DB (Two-way threat)
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#60 Jordan McNeil – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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#5 Keenan Wallace – DB (Secondary leader)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Pinecrest | #2,338 | #58 | #15 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 40 | 76 |
| Davie Co. | #3,352 | #89 | #23 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 38 | 62 |
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