The 2025 high school football season continues in the mountains as the Pisgah Bears (Canton, NC) hit the road to face the Enka Jets (Enka, NC) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Pisgah enters looking to move above .500 after splitting its first two games, while Enka is seeking its first victory of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Pisgah (NC) @ Enka (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Enka High School, Enka, NC
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Pisgah Bears
The Bears enter at 1-1, averaging 233 total yards per game, with balanced contributions in both the rushing and passing attack. Ranked #144 in North Carolina and #13 in Class, Pisgah will look to continue leaning on QB Matthew Mehaffey and RB Landon Pope for offensive production. Their key to victory is establishing control early and forcing Enka to play from behind.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,464
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State Rank (NC): #144
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Class Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Control tempo with Pope on the ground, keep Mehaffey efficient in the passing game, and sustain drives.
Main Squad:
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Matthew Mehaffey (#5) – QB (110.5 passing yds/game, 135.5 total yds/game)
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Landon Pope (#22) – RB (79 rushing yds/game)
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Maddox Wright (#4) – WR (37.5 receiving yds/game)
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Gavin Cantrell (#11) – LB (7 tackles per game)
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Miguel Gamez (#7) – RB (2 points/game)
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Caleb Johnson (#50) – OL/DL
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Logan Harris (#15) – DB
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Chris Daniels (#9) – WR/DB
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Jordan Smith (#18) – LB
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Hunter Lee (#55) – DL
Enka Jets
The Jets stand at 0-2, having been outscored 56–27 in their first two contests. Ranked #328 in North Carolina and #50 in Class, Enka has leaned heavily on QB Logan Trantham, who has carried much of the offensive load through the air. Their key to victory is establishing balance and tightening their defense to slow down Pisgah’s rushing attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,467
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State Rank (NC): #328
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Class Rank: #50
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Key to Win: Get Trantham protection in the pocket, develop a ground game with Tommy McKinney, and force turnovers defensively.
Main Squad:
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Logan Trantham (#2) – QB (105 passing yds/game, 122 total yds/game)
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Tommy McKinney (#26) – RB (18 rushing yds/game)
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Landon Wilson (#3) – WR (37 receiving yds/game)
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Ethan Brown (#22) – LB
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Marcus Wright (#8) – DB
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Caleb Foster (#12) – WR/DB
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Jordan Miller (#55) – OL/DL
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Tyrell Johnson (#10) – LB
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Isaiah Carter (#5) – WR
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Hunter Lee (#50) – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Pisgah | 5,464 | 144 (NC) | 13 | 1-1 |
| Enka | 10,467 | 328 (NC) | 50 | 0-2 |
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