Two strong Western North Carolina programs are set to collide as the T.C. Roberson Rams (1-1) host the South Point Red Raiders (1-0) in a non-conference battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. South Point rides into Asheville fresh off a season-opening win, while Roberson looks to build on a bounce-back performance after splitting their first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: South Point (NC) vs. T.C. Roberson (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: T.C. Roberson High School, Asheville, NC
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South Point Red Raiders (1-0)
The Red Raiders lean heavily on their trademark ground game, pounding out an impressive 350 rushing yards per game in their opener. RB Kaveaun Pless is already putting up monster numbers, averaging 200 rushing yards per game. QB Patrick Blee leads the offense but rarely throws, keeping defenses on edge with South Point’s option-heavy attack. Defensively, LB Gavin Smith anchors a physical unit that thrives on controlling tempo.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #1,515
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State Rank (NC): #36
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Key to Win: Dominate the trenches with their rushing attack and keep Roberson’s playmakers off the field.
Main Squad:
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#33 Kaveaun Pless – RB
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#5 Patrick Blee – QB
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#30 Gavin Smith – LB
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#52 Cruz Dawkins – OL
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#15 Jayden Reid – OL
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#42 Marcus Blake – DL
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#7 Caleb Johnson – DB
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#6 Terrance Brown – DB
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#3 Tremayne Durant – RB/WR
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#9 Daniel Simmons – WR
T.C. Roberson Rams (1-1)
After falling to Watauga in Week 1, the Rams bounced back with a gritty win over Huss. Offensively, RB Mookah Simpson leads the charge, averaging 133 rushing yards per game, while QB Skye Whiteside adds balance with his arm. WR Jake Farmer is a reliable downfield target. On defense, LB Riddock Dinwiddie has been the leader in tackles, and DE Tariq Sibert provides pressure with 2 sacks already this season.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,249
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State Rank (NC): #87
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Key to Win: Contain South Point’s run game and lean on Simpson’s ground attack to control time of possession.
Main Squad:
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#45 Mookah Simpson – RB
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#9 Skye Whiteside – QB
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#8 Jake Farmer – WR
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#10 Riddock Dinwiddie – LB
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#32 Tariq Sibert – DL
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#52 Cruz Dawkins – OL
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#71 Malik Greene – OL
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#3 Jordan Walters – DB
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#12 Chris White – DB
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#4 Tyler Harris – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| South Point | #1,515 | #36 | 1-0 |
| T.C. Roberson | #3,249 | #87 | 1-1 |
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