Two Greensboro-area rivals clash in a non-conference showdown as the Southern Guilford Storm (1-1) travel across town to face the Western Guilford Hornets (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams split their first two games of the season and look to establish momentum heading into mid-September play.
Game Details
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Matchup: Southern Guilford (Greensboro, NC) @ Western Guilford (Greensboro, NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Western Guilford High School, Greensboro, NC
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Southern Guilford Storm
The Storm opened the year with a narrow win over Ragsdale before falling to Ben L. Smith. Led by dual-threat back Robert Scott, Southern averages 254 total yards per game, with a fairly balanced rushing and passing attack. Defensively, Kaleb “Mike” Lindsay has been a key disruptor in the trenches, averaging 6 tackles and 1.5 sacks per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,058
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State Rank (NC): #275
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Class Rank: #44
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Key to Win: Lean on Scott’s versatility, protect QB Seth Davis, and generate pressure up front against the Hornets’ run-heavy offense.
Main Squad:
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#8 Robert Scott – RB/LB (97.0 Rushing YPG, 128.0 Total YPG, 12.0 PPG)
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#11 Seth Davis – QB (123.0 Passing YPG)
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#5 Jayden Royal – WR (Receiving Leader, 42.0 YPG)
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#40 Kaleb “Mike” Lindsay – DL/LB (6.0 Tackles, 1.5 Sacks per game)
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#2 Cameron Price – WR/DB (Two-way playmaker)
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#55 Mason Carter – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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#3 Isaiah Thomas – WR/DB
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#14 Dylan Ford – LB (Defensive presence)
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#6 Tyler Grant – RB/FS
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#21 Jordan Matthews – DB/KR
Western Guilford Hornets
The Hornets boast one of the most explosive early-season offenses, averaging 40 points per game, highlighted by a 50-0 rout of High Point Central. RB Timothy “Tim” Baker leads the ground game at 111 rushing yards per game, while QB Caleb Moore adds balance and athleticism. Defensively, Jeremiah Dotson has stood out with 8 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,863
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State Rank (NC): #241
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Class Rank: #40
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Baker on the ground, control time of possession, and maintain defensive pressure to limit Scott’s impact.
Main Squad:
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#3 Timothy (Tim) Baker – RB (Rushing Leader, 111.0 YPG)
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#1 Caleb Moore – QB/ATH (126.5 Total YPG)
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#12 Malachi Jones – WR (Receiving Leader)
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#14 Jeremiah Dotson – LB (Tackles Leader, 8.0 per game)
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#52 Marcus Hill – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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#7 Jordan Lee – WR/DB (Two-way threat)
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#24 Anthony Ward – RB/DB
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#44 Christian Evans – LB/TE
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#11 Darius Grant – DB (Secondary coverage)
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#68 Michael Roberts – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Southern Guilford | #9,058 | #275 | #44 | 1-1 |
| Western Guilford | #7,863 | #241 | #40 | 1-1 |
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