The 2025 North Carolina high school football season rolls into Week 3 with a coastal rivalry as Swansboro (NC) travels to face White Oak (Jacksonville, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams stand at 1-1, looking to build momentum and claim bragging rights in this non-conference clash.
Game Details
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Matchup: Swansboro (NC) @ White Oak (NC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: White Oak High School, Jacksonville, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Swansboro Pirates
The Pirates bring one of the most explosive aerial attacks in North Carolina, averaging 409 passing yards per game behind QB Kevin Till. WR Carmello Beasley has been a standout with 176 receiving yards per game, making Swansboro a dangerous deep-ball threat. Defensively, they’ll need to step up against White Oak’s powerful rushing attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,873
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State Rank (NC): #366
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Class Rank: #55
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Key to Win: Dominate through the air early, establish rhythm between Till and Beasley, and avoid turnovers against a ball-control White Oak team.
Main Squad:
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#5 Kevin Till – QB (323.0 Passing YPG, 337.0 Total YPG)
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#0 Carmello Beasley – WR (176.0 Receiving YPG)
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#1 Nolan Armstrong – RB (18.0 Rushing YPG)
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Jayden Floyd – WR/DB (Deep threat & coverage)
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Darius Monroe – LB (Defensive stopper)
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Ethan Ward – OL/DL (Line anchor)
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Tyree Hammond – DB (Secondary leader)
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Kameron Lewis – WR/DB (Two-way playmaker)
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Bryson Holt – TE/DE
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Isaiah Parker – RB/FS
White Oak Vikings
White Oak is a ground-and-pound team that thrives behind RB Montez Jimenez, averaging a massive 190 rushing yards per game. QB Josh Smith provides balance, while LB Brody Lombard leads a defense averaging 46 tackles per game. Ranked higher than Swansboro at both the state and national levels, the Vikings will look to protect their home field.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,483
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State Rank (NC): #186
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Class Rank: #32
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Key to Win: Control the pace with Jimenez in the run game, win time of possession, and limit Swansboro’s vertical passing attack.
Main Squad:
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#9 Montez Jimenez – RB (190.0 Rushing YPG, Team’s Offensive Leader)
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#1 Josh Smith – QB (39.0 Passing YPG)
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#11 Elliot Pineda – WR (20.0 Receiving YPG)
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#8 Brody Lombard – LB (7.0 Tackles Per Game)
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#33 Lazarus Bloomer – DL (Sacks Leader)
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Anthony Green – OL/DL (Line strength)
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Marcus King – DB (Coverage specialist)
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Jahlil Bryant – WR/CB (Two-way playmaker)
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Shawn Carter – LB
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Devin Richards – WR/FS
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Swansboro | #11,873 | #366 | #55 | 1-1 |
| White Oak | #6,483 | #186 | #32 | 1-1 |
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.
