The 2025 high school football season continues with another non-conference showdown as Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC) travels east to face Forestview (Gastonia, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the matchup with 1-1 records and will be looking to gain momentum early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Smoky Mountain Mustangs (NC) @ Forestview Jaguars (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Forestview High School, Gastonia, NC
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Smoky Mountain Mustangs
The Mustangs enter this matchup with a 1-1 record, showing strong offensive firepower early in games but looking to finish stronger in the second half. Ranked #7,040 nationally and #203 in North Carolina, Smoky Mountain will aim to keep their scoring pace up while limiting Forestview’s ability to control the ball.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,040
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State Rank (NC): #203
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Class Rank: #31
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Key to Win: Build on their fast starts in the first quarter and sustain momentum across all four quarters.
Main Squad:
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Logan Harper – LB (Team leader, 14.0 tackles per game)
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Mason Greene – QB
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Elijah Watson – RB
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Tyler Brooks – WR
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Cameron White – DB
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Jaden Foster – OL/DL
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Noah James – WR/DB
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Cole Richards – RB/FS
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Jackson Price – LB
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Isaiah Miller – DL
Forestview Jaguars
Forestview also stands at 1-1, with a strong home record (1-0) but looking to bounce back from a tough road loss. Ranked #8,075 nationally and #246 in North Carolina, the Jaguars need disciplined defense and a consistent offensive rhythm to challenge Smoky Mountain’s quick-strike capability.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,075
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State Rank (NC): #246
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Class Rank: #39
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Key to Win: Control the pace with sustained drives and capitalize on scoring opportunities in the second half.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Scott – QB
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Xavier Carter – RB
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Malik Johnson – WR
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Bryson Hall – WR/DB
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Jordan Ellis – LB
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Caleb Turner – DB
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Marcus Hill – OL/DL
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Landon Smith – TE/LB
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Chris Daniels – RB/WR
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Aiden Ross – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Smoky Mountain | 7,040 | 203 (NC) | 31 | 1-1 |
| Forestview | 8,075 | 246 (NC) | 39 | 1-1 |
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