The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Clover (SC) visits Palisades (Charlotte, NC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Palisades High, where the Blue Eagles will look to defend their perfect record against a Clover team aiming to bounce back from a tough loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Clover (SC) @ Palisades (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Palisades High, Charlotte, NC
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Clover Blue Eagles
Clover enters this game with a 1-1 record, coming off a narrow loss to Chambers. They have shown resilience, but they will need to execute more efficiently in this away game to overcome Palisades. Clover will need to focus on improving their passing game and maintaining a balanced offense to compete with Palisades.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 1,394
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State Rank (SC): #28
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Key to Win: Improve offensive balance, particularly the passing game, and tighten up defense to limit Palisades’ offensive success.
Main Squad:
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Noah Harris – QB
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Donovan Poore – RB
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Jolani Legette – WR
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Caleb Johnson – OL
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Evan Brown – DL
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Ryan Green – DB
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Tyler Jones – LB
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Jaden Martin – WR
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David Taylor – LB
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James Clark – DB
Palisades Pumas
Palisades enters the game with a perfect 2-0 record and has been dominant in both of their victories. They have shown an explosive offense, averaging 30.5 points per game, and a stingy defense, allowing only 2 points in their first two games. Palisades will look to continue their strong start and defend their home field.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: 4,405
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State Rank (NC): #120
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Key to Win: Keep the offensive momentum going while maintaining their strong defensive play to stifle Clover’s attack.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Singletary – QB
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Tarell Grant – RB
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Karinton Sabb – WR
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Gavin Polite – LB
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Cleavon Maxwell – DL
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Tyreke Johnson – WR
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Aaron Harris – OL
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DeShawn Taylor – DB
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Marcus Smith – OL
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Jalen Brown – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Clover | 1,394 | 28 (SC) | 1-1 |
| Palisades | 4,405 | 120 (NC) | 2-0 |
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