The 2025 high school football season rolls into Roanoke as the Pulaski County Cougars travel to face the Northside Vikings in a much-anticipated non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are looking to start the year with momentum, as Pulaski County enters ranked higher in Virginia but Northside has the home-field edge at Northside High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Pulaski County (Dublin, VA) @ Northside (Roanoke, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Northside High School, Roanoke, VA
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Pulaski County Cougars
The Cougars enter 2025 with playoff aspirations, holding a stronger state ranking at #155 in Virginia. Known for their physical brand of football, Pulaski County will look to control the line of scrimmage and lean on their ground game to establish tempo.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 6,477
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State Rank (VA): 155
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Division Rank: 23
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession with a strong rushing attack and limit Northside’s quick-strike ability.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Logan Bennett – QB
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James Carter – RB
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Mason Thomas – RB/LB
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Ethan Wright – WR
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Caleb Morgan – WR/DB
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Tyler Simmons – TE/LB
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Jordan Davis – OL/DL
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Marcus Hill – OL
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Connor Stevens – DL
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Dylan Harris – LB
Northside Vikings
The Vikings enter with a #219 state ranking, but they are eager to prove themselves at home. With a tough early-season schedule ahead, Northside will lean on defensive pressure and an opportunistic offense to keep pace with Pulaski County.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 9,070
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State Rank (VA): 219
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Division Rank: 37
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Key to Win: Utilize defensive stops and force turnovers to create short-field scoring opportunities.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jalen Foster – QB
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Isaiah Brooks – RB
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Cameron Reed – RB/DB
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Anthony Long – WR
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Ryan Keller – WR
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Nathaniel Evans – TE/LB
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Chris Johnson – OL/DL
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Elijah Scott – OL
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Brandon White – DL
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Derrick James – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Pulaski County | 6,477 | 155 (VA) | 23 | 0-0 |
| Northside | 9,070 | 219 (VA) | 37 | 0-0 |
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