The 2025 North Carolina high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Westover (Fayetteville, NC) travels to face Lumberton (Lumberton, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to build momentum early in the season, with Westover still chasing its first win and Lumberton aiming to get above .500.
Game Details
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Matchup: Westover (NC) @ Lumberton (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lumberton High School, Lumberton, NC
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Westover Wolverines
The Wolverines enter at 0-2 overall, ranked #8,077 nationally and #247 in North Carolina. Despite a strong offensive showing (39 total points scored), defensive struggles have kept them winless. To secure their first victory, Westover must tighten up defensively while continuing to lean on Eric Kline’s passing ability.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #8,077
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State Rank (NC): #247
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Class Rank: #41
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Key to Win: Keep the passing game clicking and limit big plays from Lumberton’s rushing attack.
Main Squad:
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#9 Eric Kline – QB (177.5 passing yds/game, 192.5 total yds/game)
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#15 Latrell Allen – RB (85.5 rushing yds/game)
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#8 Jordan McKinnon – WR (51.0 receiving yds/game)
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#6 Michael Rhodes – DB/WR
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#3 Andre Taylor – RB/WR
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#10 Chris Johnson – LB
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#2 Isaiah Powell – DB
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#12 Marcus Boyd – WR
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#55 Jason Carter – DL
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#14 Anthony Rivers – WR
Lumberton Pirates
The Pirates come in at 1-1 overall, ranked #10,455 nationally and #327 in North Carolina. They have shown flashes of strength, highlighted by a physical ground game led by Jayden Graham. To defend home turf, Lumberton must continue leaning on its rushing attack and find balance in the passing game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #10,455
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State Rank (NC): #327
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Class Rank: #59
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Key to Win: Feed Jayden Graham on the ground and allow Lonnie Porter to complement with passing efficiency, while maintaining defensive pressure.
Main Squad:
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#4 Jayden Graham – RB (136.0 rushing yds/game)
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#6 Lonnie Porter – QB (89.0 passing yds/game, 154.0 total yds/game)
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#10 Arian Powell – WR (29.0 receiving yds/game)
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#1 Brandon Regan – LB (12.0 tackles/game)
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#57 Braylon Jones – DL (1.5 sacks/game)
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#12 Caleb Smith – WR/DB
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#7 Marcus Bennett – RB/WR
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#20 Daniel Thompson – CB
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#54 Elijah Martin – OL/DL
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#5 Isaiah Harris – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Westover | #8,077 | #247 | #41 | 0-2 |
| Lumberton | #10,455 | #327 | #59 | 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.
