The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Lawrence Academy (Merry Hill, NC) visits Life Christian Academy (Chester, VA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Eagles look to defend home turf and earn their first victory of the season, while the Warriors aim to build momentum after splitting their first two games.
Game Details
- Matchup: Lawrence Academy (NC) @ Life Christian Academy (VA)
- Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Life Christian Academy, Chester, VA
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Lawrence Academy Warriors
The Warriors enter this matchup with a 1-1 record, showing flashes of both resilience and areas to improve. They opened the year with a 26-19 victory over St. David’s before falling to Faith Christian in Week 2. Averaging 22 points per game, Lawrence Academy will look to capitalize on Life Christian’s defensive struggles and control the tempo early.
2025 Record: 1-1
National Rank: N/A
State Rank (NC): N/A
Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish consistency on both sides of the ball, and use their offensive balance to wear down the Eagles’ defense.
Main Squad:
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Sedgric Hopkins Jr. – RB/LB
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Nehki Baird – QB
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Devon Nelson – WR/DB
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Jordan Lee – LB
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Chris Ward – OL/DL
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Marcus Fennell – DB
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Dylan Harris – WR/CB
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Cameron Bryant – RB
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Jamal Thomas – DL
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Isaiah Carter – OL
Life Christian Academy Eagles
Life Christian Academy has endured a difficult start, dropping their first two games by a combined score of 71-6. Ranked #176 in Virginia, the Eagles have struggled to generate offense, averaging just 48.5 total yards per game. However, with home-field advantage and a talented core of players, they remain hungry for their first win of the year.
2025 Record: 0-2
National Rank: 7,255
State Rank (VA): #176
Division Rank: #5
Key to Win: Establish an early offensive rhythm, get stronger line play in the trenches, and rely on defensive stops to stay in striking distance.
Main Squad:
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Sedgric Hopkins Jr. – RB/LB
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Nehki Baird – QB
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Devon Nelson – WR/DB
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Jordan Lee – LB
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Landon Nelson – OL (Pancake Block Leader)
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Preston Johnson – DB
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Elijah Moore – WR/CB
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Cameron Scott – DL
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Malik Harris – RB
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Tyler Brown – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Academy | N/A | N/A (NC) | 1-1 |
| Life Christian Academy | 7,255 | 176 (VA) | 0-2 |
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