Week 3 of the 2025 North Carolina high school football season brings a non-conference test as Southern Lee (Sanford, NC) travels to face Apex Friendship (Apex, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Patriots look to extend their perfect start, while the Cavaliers are still searching for their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Southern Lee (NC) @ Apex Friendship (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Apex Friendship High School, Apex, NC
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Southern Lee Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are off to a rough start at 0-2 overall, ranked #9,076 nationally and #277 in North Carolina. Despite averaging 18 points per game, their defense has struggled, allowing 107 points across two contests. To stay competitive, Southern Lee must lean on their passing attack and reduce turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,076
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State Rank (NC): #277
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Class Rank: #47
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Key to Win: Maximize Ben Harrington’s arm in the passing game and tighten up defensively to limit Apex Friendship’s balanced offense.
Main Squad:
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#7 Ben Harrington – QB (179.0 passing yds/game, 177.0 total yds/game)
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#5 Kessler Petrarca – WR (122.5 receiving yds/game)
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#8 Avery Harrington – RB (13.5 rushing yds/game)
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#4 Marcus Jenkins – DB/WR
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#10 Jaylen Carter – LB
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#2 Malik Thomas – CB/WR
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#6 Anthony Rowe – DL
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#15 Isaiah Campbell – WR
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#12 Caleb Johnson – DB
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#55 Jordan Ellis – OL/DL
Apex Friendship Patriots
The Patriots come in at 2-0 overall, ranked #3,777 nationally and #101 in North Carolina. Their efficient play on both sides of the ball has fueled a strong start, including a 31-14 win over Lee County. At home, Apex Friendship will look to maintain its defensive intensity and stay unbeaten.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,777
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State Rank (NC): #101
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Class Rank: #17
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Key to Win: Control tempo with Jayden Butler’s ground game, keep the passing attack balanced, and continue to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Main Squad:
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#7 Jayden Butler – RB (78.0 rushing yds/game, 88.0 total yds/game)
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#13 Ethan McGarrigan – QB (80.0 passing yds/game)
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#8 Braden Bloom – WR (41.5 receiving yds/game)
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#24 Logan Faulring – LB (4.5 tackles/game)
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#10 Chris Miller – DB/WR
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#55 Andrew Scott – DL
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#3 Jordan Wright – WR/CB
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#18 Cameron Brooks – LB
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#5 Dylan Hayes – WR
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#70 Michael Thompson – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Southern Lee | #9,076 | #277 | #47 | 0-2 |
| Apex Friendship | #3,777 | #101 | #17 | 2-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
