The Lake Norman Wildcats (Mooresville, NC) host the West Cabarrus Wolverines (Concord, NC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Wildcats are off to a strong start at 2-0, while the Wolverines are still searching for their first win of the season. This game sets up as a test of Lake Norman’s balanced offense against West Cabarrus’ resilience as they look to bounce back.
Game Details
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Matchup: West Cabarrus (NC) @ Lake Norman (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lake Norman High School, Mooresville, NC
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West Cabarrus Wolverines
West Cabarrus enters this contest at 0-2, with both losses showing signs of inconsistency on both sides of the ball. The Wolverines average 13.5 points per game, relying on the rushing ability of RB Allen Jones (91.5 yards per game) and the leadership of QB Kaden Craft, who averages 123.5 passing yards per game. WR Doc Caldwell provides a reliable target with 40 receiving yards per game. Defensively, LB Reed Joyce has been a bright spot, averaging 14 tackles per game, while DE Memphys Barb contributes pressure off the edge. For West Cabarrus to compete, they’ll need to control possession and keep Lake Norman’s offense off the field.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #5,710
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State Rank (NC): #154
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Class Rank: #42
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Key to Win: Establish the run game with Jones, protect Craft in the pocket, and tighten up defensively against Lake Norman’s versatile attack.
Main Squad:
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Kaden Craft – QB
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Allen Jones – RB
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Doc Caldwell – WR
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Reed Joyce – LB
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Memphys Barb – DL
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Jordan Ellis – WR
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Marcus Green – DB
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Cameron Smith – OL
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Zayden Taylor – LB
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Anthony Moore – DB
Lake Norman Wildcats
Lake Norman is off to a hot 2-0 start, powered by balance on offense and a steady defensive core. QB Kaden Craft leads with 123.5 passing yards per game, and RB Allen Jones adds 91.5 rushing yards per game, giving the Wildcats a steady ground-and-air combo. WR Doc Caldwell has emerged as a reliable target, while LB Reed Joyce and DE Memphys Barb highlight a defense averaging 41.5 tackles and 1 sack per game. With home-field advantage and confidence from two wins, Lake Norman will look to stay perfect.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,457
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State Rank (NC): #35
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Class Rank: #12
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Key to Win: Keep the offensive rhythm early, feed their rushing attack, and use defensive pressure to limit big plays from West Cabarrus.
Main Squad:
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Kaden Craft – QB
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Jeremy Mitchell – WR
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Doc Caldwell – WR
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Allen Jones – RB
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Reed Joyce – LB
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Memphys Barb – DL
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Jordan White – DB
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Chris Simmons – OL
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Tyrell Harris – LB
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Malik Jackson – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| West Cabarrus | #5,710 | #154 | #42 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 27 | 66 |
| Lake Norman | #1,457 | #35 | #12 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 68 | 44 |
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