Two evenly matched mid-state rivals face off Friday night as the Western Alamance Warriors (1-1) welcome the Rockingham County Cougars (1-1) in a non-conference showdown on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Elon, NC. Both squads sit at .500 and are looking for a statement win to build early-season momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Rockingham County (NC) vs. Western Alamance (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Western Alamance High School, Elon, NC
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Rockingham County Cougars (1-1)
The Cougars enter with confidence after a 32-16 win over Southwest Guilford, showing a balanced attack on offense. QB/RB Luke Strittmatter has been the centerpiece, averaging 116 rushing yards, 174 passing yards, and 290 total yards per game—a true dual-threat weapon. WR Braxton Dillard gives him a reliable target, averaging over 100 receiving yards per contest. Defensively, Gauge Rakestraw has been active with 11 tackles per game and a sack, helping anchor the unit.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,607
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State Rank (NC): #228
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Key to Win: Keep Strittmatter rolling on the ground and through the air while limiting Western Alamance’s big second-half surges.
Main Squad:
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#2 Luke Strittmatter – QB/RB
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#6 Braxton Dillard – WR
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#23 Jaxon Wray – RB
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#12 Gauge Rakestraw – LB
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#55 Chris Hodge – OL/DL
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#70 Nathan Brown – OL
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#21 Isaiah Taylor – DB
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#8 Carter Johnson – WR/DB
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#44 Mason Ellis – LB
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#3 Dylan Foster – DB
Western Alamance Warriors (1-1)
The Warriors bounced back from an opening loss with a 42-13 victory over Southwest Guilford, showing resilience and offensive firepower. While their offense averages fewer total yards than Rockingham County, QB Ethan Oakley has managed the game effectively, supported by RB Jordan Hall. On defense, Weston Greene has been the most consistent tackler at 9 stops per game, while Oakley has also chipped in as a scoring threat.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,759
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State Rank (NC): #99
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Key to Win: Strike early and rely on the defense to contain Strittmatter, preventing him from taking over with dual-threat production.
Main Squad:
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#9 Ethan Oakley – QB
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#4 Jordan Hall – RB
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#18 Colten Hill – WR
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#40 Weston Greene – LB
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#52 Aaron Matthews – OL
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#65 Dylan Carter – OL
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#8 Jayden Brooks – DB
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#12 Connor Ellis – DB
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#55 Mason Young – DL
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#7 Caleb Rivers – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Rockingham County | #7,607 | #228 | 1-1 |
| Western Alamance | #3,759 | #99 | 1-1 |
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