Conference play heats up in Halifax County as the Weldon Chargers (0-1) hit the road to face the Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy Trojans (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Weldon is searching for its first win of the season after falling in its opener, while SCPA has shown firepower on both sides of the ball and will look to set the tone in league competition.
Game Details
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Matchup: Weldon (NC) vs. Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy, Halifax, NC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Weldon Chargers (0-1)
The Chargers struggled in their opener against Howard, falling 21-8, but they showed flashes of potential on both sides of the ball. RB Denyje Wood led the way on offense with 60 rushing yards per game, while QB Devito Alston Jr. chipped in through the air. WR Elijah Skipwith has been the primary target, averaging 31 receiving yards per contest. Defensively, Keshawn Northington has been active in the trenches with 6 tackles per game, but Weldon will need more production on defense to slow down SCPA’s high-powered offense.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #11,359
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State Rank (NC): #347
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Key to Win: Sustain drives on offense and contain Hayward in the backfield.
Main Squad:
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#3 Devito Alston Jr. – QB
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#8 Denyje Wood – RB
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#4 Elijah Skipwith – WR
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#5 Jamarii Edwards – DL
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#56 Keshawn Northington – LB
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#10 Marcus Ebron – OL
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#50 Tyrell Barnes – OL
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#2 Chris McNeill – DB
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#7 Amari Johnson – DB
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#11 Darius Silver – LB
Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy Trojans (1-1)
SCPA bounced back after a tough road loss with a dominant showing, averaging 33 points per game behind a powerful rushing attack. RB Xavier Hayward has been the sparkplug, averaging 100 rushing yards per game and adding 18 points per game as a reliable scorer. QB Star’saun Taylor provides balance with 81 passing yards per contest, while WR Jamarian Webb has been his top target. Defensively, Cameron Johnson has been outstanding, averaging 17 tackles per game, anchoring a unit that has limited opponents when needed. With their depth in both trenches and playmakers on offense, the Trojans enter this matchup as heavy favorites.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,813
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State Rank (NC): #304
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Key to Win: Establish the run early and keep Weldon from hanging around in the second half.
Main Squad:
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#4 Star’saun Taylor – QB
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#1 Xavier Hayward – RB
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#2 Jamarian Webb – WR
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#10 Malik Hunter – WR
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#52 Evan Jordan – OL
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#50 Immanuel Jones – OL
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#5 Cameron Johnson – LB
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#9 Tyrese Collins – LB
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#11 Owen Hall – DL
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#7 Marcus Smith – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NC) | Record |
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| Weldon | #11,359 | #347 | 0-1 |
| SCPA | #9,813 | #304 | 1-1 |
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