The 2025 high school football season continues with a spotlight non-conference matchup as Monroe (NC) hosts Weddington (Matthews, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come in at 1-1 and will be looking to build momentum early in the year against a strong opponent.
Game Details
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Matchup: Weddington (NC) vs. Monroe (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Monroe High School, Monroe, NC
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Weddington (NC)
The Warriors enter at 1-1 and remain one of North Carolina’s most respected programs, ranked No. 53 nationally and No. 2 in NC. Weddington has been balanced offensively, averaging nearly 370 yards per game with both a strong passing attack and reliable rushing presence. Their defense has allowed 38 points in two contests, and they’ll be looking to clamp down on Monroe’s ground game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 53
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State Rank (NC): 2
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Key to Win: Control the passing game behind QB Walker Powell while limiting Monroe’s explosive plays on the ground.
Main Squad:
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Walker Powell – QB
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Brody Anson – RB
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Kelson Tate – WR
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Jack Roberts – OL
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Cameron Hall – DL
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Ethan Carter – LB
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Marcus Green – DB
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Noah White – WR
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Chris Foster – OL
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Elijah Brown – CB
Monroe (NC)
The Redhawks (1-1) have shown flashes of offensive power, led by a strong rushing attack that averages nearly 200 yards per game. However, their defense has struggled at times, giving up 47 points across two games. Playing at home, Monroe will look to ride the energy of their crowd to pull off an upset against one of the state’s top-ranked teams.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 1,203
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State Rank (NC): 27
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Key to Win: Lean on the rushing attack of Nymir Kendall and keep the Weddington offense off the field with sustained drives.
Main Squad:
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Jysen Shepherd – QB
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Nymir Kendall – RB
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Bryson Simpkins – WR
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Logan Harris – OL
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Jordan Cooper – DL
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Jeremiah Lindsey – LB
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Isaiah Thompson – DB
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Carter Brooks – WR
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Michael Davis – OL
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Hunter Lee – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Overall Record |
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| Weddington | 53 | 2 | 1-1 |
| Monroe | 1,203 | 27 | 1-1 |
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