The 2025 high school football season continues with a Tidewater non-conference clash as the Isle of Wight Academy Chargers travel to face the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to rebound after tough Week 1 losses, making this matchup an early-season test of resilience.
Game Details
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Matchup: Isle of Wight Academy (Isle of Wight, VA) @ Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (Suffolk, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, Suffolk, VA
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Isle of Wight Academy Chargers
The Chargers opened their season with a tough road loss, falling 49-0 to Arcadia. Ranked #321 in Virginia, Isle of Wight looks to regroup by tightening its defense and finding offensive rhythm against NSA.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 12,989
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State Rank (VA): 321
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Division Rank: 9
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Key to Win: Protect the football, sustain drives, and prevent explosive plays from NSA’s offense.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Logan Carter – QB
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Mason Green – RB/LB
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Brady Ellis – RB
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Colby Turner – WR/DB
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Jackson Holt – WR
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Connor White – TE/LB
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Aiden Brooks – OL/DL
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Gavin Morris – OL
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Cole Davis – DL
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Bryce Parker – LB
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints
The Saints also enter Week 2 seeking redemption after a 62-0 loss to Atlantic Shores Christian. Despite the setback, NSA remains #178 in Virginia, giving them an edge in experience and roster depth.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 7,392
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State Rank (VA): 178
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Division Rank: 6
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Key to Win: Rely on physicality in the trenches, execute a balanced offense, and keep defensive pressure consistent.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Ethan Johnson – QB
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Caleb Price – RB/DB
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Hunter Matthews – RB
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Tyler Simmons – WR/DB
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Jordan Clark – WR
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Wyatt Hughes – TE/LB
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Blake Anderson – OL/DL
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Austin Webb – OL
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Carter Long – DL
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Dylan Foster – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Isle of Wight Academy | 12,989 | 321 (VA) | 9 | 0-1 |
| Nansemond-Suffolk | 7,392 | 178 (VA) | 6 | 0-1 |
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