The Mountain 7 District season kicks off with a rivalry showdown as the Union Bears travel to face the Lee Generals on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Jonesville, VA. Union, one of the state’s consistently tough programs, begins its season on the road, while Lee looks to bounce back after a narrow Week 1 defeat.
Game Details
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Matchup: Union (Big Stone Gap, VA) @ Lee (Jonesville, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lee High School, Jonesville, VA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Union Bears
Union opens its 2025 campaign ranked #4,565 nationally and #101 in Virginia, ready to prove themselves as district contenders. Known for their physical defense and ground game, the Bears will aim to set the tone early against Lee.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #4,565
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State Rank (VA): #101
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Division Rank: #8
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and wear down Lee with disciplined play.
Main Squad
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Brady O’Quinn – QB
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Eli Mason – RB/LB
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Hunter Gose – WR/DB
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Caleb Stidham – TE/LB
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Tanner Collins – OL/DL
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Brody Osborne – RB/DB
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Tyler Salyer – LB
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Carson Hensley – OL/DL
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Jake Rutherford – DB/KR
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Logan Stapleton – DL
Lee Generals
Lee enters Week 2 at 0-1 after a close 40-34 loss, and they’ll look to rebound in their home opener. Ranked #10,694 nationally and #258 in Virginia, the Generals boast an offense capable of putting points on the board but must tighten up defensively to hang with Union.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,694
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State Rank (VA): #258
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Division Rank: #29
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, protect their QB, and improve defensive stops in the red zone.
Main Squad
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Matthew Johnson – QB
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Chase Coeburn – RB/LB
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Cameron Bailey – WR/DB
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Dylan Lawson – TE/LB
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Jaden Roberts – OL/DL
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Ethan Carter – RB
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Tyler Smith – WR/DB
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Jordan Miller – OL/DL
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Zachary Long – LB
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Peyton Lawson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Union | 4,565 | 101 (VA) | 8 | 0-0 |
| Lee | 10,694 | 258 (VA) | 29 | 0-1 |
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