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The Apex (NC) varsity football team lost Saturday's home non-conference game against Cary (NC) by a score of 25-10.

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Cary0661325
Apex070310
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Game Stats

Cary

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals51166.45513.2223165.0
3Nick Grena (Sr)51166.45513.2223165.0
Apex

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1229194.41416.21161.6
16Kyle Hulse (Jr)1229194.41416.21161.6
Cary

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals482926.12312
2Tony Stephens (Sr)18804.42301
3Nick Grena (Sr)261967.52311
22James Melvin (Sr)4164.0900
Apex

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals33882.70
16Kyle Hulse (Jr)1150.50
20Kaiden Dupree (Sr)14674.80
24Jayden Molina (Sr)8162.00
Cary

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals56613.2312
5Erich Grena (So)11010.0101
6Elias Corn (Sr)34816.0311
22James Melvin (Sr)188.080
Apex

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1219416.21
2John Boone (Sr)47418.51
7Mack Bandi (Jr)25025.0
15Dylan Piver (Jr)67011.7
Cary

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals114
2Tony Stephens (Sr)2
3Nick Grena (Sr)11
50Faraz Chohan (Sr)1
53Tyler Evans (Sr)1
Apex

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
16Kyle Hulse (Jr)11
Cary

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals29266450403
2Tony Stephens (Sr)8080
3Nick Grena (Sr)196196
5Erich Grena (So)1010
6Elias Corn (Sr)4848
7Jaylin Spivey (Jr)4545
22James Melvin (Sr)16824
Apex

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals88194282
2John Boone (Sr)7474
7Mack Bandi (Jr)5050
15Dylan Piver (Jr)7070
16Kyle Hulse (Jr)55
20Kaiden Dupree (Sr)6767
24Jayden Molina (Sr)1616
Cary

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals2926666358
2Tony Stephens (Sr)8080
3Nick Grena (Sr)19666262
5Erich Grena (So)1010
6Elias Corn (Sr)4848
22James Melvin (Sr)16824
Apex

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals88194194282
2John Boone (Sr)7474
7Mack Bandi (Jr)5050
15Dylan Piver (Jr)7070
16Kyle Hulse (Jr)5194199
20Kaiden Dupree (Sr)6767
24Jayden Molina (Sr)1616
Cary

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2234565.0
1Michael Wallace (Sr)011.0
4Eli Cain (Sr)224.0
7Jaylin Spivey (Jr)112.0
8Tylon Thompson (Sr)112.0
9TJ Dickens (Jr)224.0
10Anthony Atunku (So)5382.0
11Clyde Higdon (Sr)279.0
12Jacob Spinks (Jr)268.0
15M. McDonald (Sr)022.0
22James Melvin (Sr)5272.0
28Ben Hines (Sr)156.0
45D. Haley Jr. (Sr)1121.0
55Elias Seawell (Sr)011.0
Apex

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3526612.0
3Aiden Johnson (Sr)11
4Roman Jerkins (Sr)5161.0
10Devlin Gibbs (Jr)22
11Tas Clayton (Sr)538
14Alex Mulauski (Sr)11
22Josiah Rowlett (Sr)112
24Jayden Molina (Sr)11
28Tyler Lai (Jr)325
30C. McDougall (So)314
45Kyle Wyche (Jr)134
51Jackson Hunter (So)55101.0
52Tripp Bowers (Jr)213
55J. Johnson (Jr)11
77Chase Hart (Sr)44
88D. C Barfield (Jr)11
90Tyson Privette (Jr)33
99Avion Perry (Sr)415
Cary

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals4.024
10Anthony Atunku (So)2.09
22James Melvin (Sr)1.06
45D. Haley Jr. (Sr)1.09
Apex

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
4Roman Jerkins (Sr)1.0
Cary

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.0010200
0D. Acheampong (Sr)000100
10Anthony Atunku (So)00000100
12Jacob Spinks (Jr)100.0000000
55Elias Seawell (Sr)00010000
Apex

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals21
3Aiden Johnson (Sr)1
4Roman Jerkins (Sr)1
11Tas Clayton (Sr)1
Cary

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals517434.8500
33John Kern (Jr)517434.8500

Kickoffs

Apex has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Cary

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals310434.7460
3Nick Grena (Sr)310434.7460

Punts

Apex has not entered any punts stats.
Cary

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals14545.04545
7Jaylin Spivey (Jr)14545.04545

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Apex has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Cary

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals42401
2Tony Stephens (Sr)16
3Nick Grena (Sr)16
5Erich Grena (So)16
6Elias Corn (Sr)16
33John Kern (Jr)1
Apex

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals1644
2John Boone (Sr)16
14Alex Mulauski (Sr)44
Cary

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals13.30001
33John Kern (Jr)13.30001
Apex

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals111.012.54
14Alex Mulauski (Sr)111.012.54
Cary

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals220004
2Tony Stephens (Sr)11
3Nick Grena (Sr)11
5Erich Grena (So)11
6Elias Corn (Sr)11

Game Story

North Carolina High School Football - Cary defeats Apex

August 23, 2025: Apex, NC 27502

In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Cary Imps football squad scored a good 25-10 victory over the Apex Cougars.

The Imps (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Athens Drive (Raleigh, NC). The Jaguars enter the non-league match with a 0-1 record. In their last match, Athens Drive was topped by Green Level (Cary, NC), 34-20, in a non-league battle.

The Cougars now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Fuquay - Varina for a non-league battle on Thursday, August 28. Apex will play a Bengals team coming off a 37-7 non-league loss to Middle Creek (Apex, NC). The Bengals record now stands at 0-1.

Parker SchullerImps Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 7:36p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:36p
  3. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Apex1st Quarter
    Apex kicking off to Cary.
    Posted @ 7:44p
  4. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Apex1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Cary has punted to Apex. Apex has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 7:47p
  5. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Cary1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cary recovered a fumble by Apex. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 7:58p
  6. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Apex1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Apex intercepts a Cary pass. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 7:59p
  7. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Cary1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Cary intercepts a Apex pass. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 7:59p
  8. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Apex1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cary has punted to Apex. Apex has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 8:03p
  9. 0 - 0

    Update

    Apex1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Apex - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 21-yard line. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 8:03p
  10. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Cary1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Cary with a big play. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 8:08p
  11. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Cary1st Quarter Under a minute
    Apex has punted to Cary. Cary has the ball. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 8:09p
  12. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 8:12p
  13. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Apex2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cary has punted to Apex. Apex has the ball. Cary 0, Apex 0
    Posted @ 8:16p
  14. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Apex2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Apex - Pass completed for a TD. Cary 0, Apex 6
    Posted @ 8:20p
  15. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Apex2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Apex - PAT Good. Cary 0, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:20p
  16. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cary2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Apex kicked off to Cary. Cary has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Cary 0, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:22p
  17. 0 - 7

    Long Run

    Cary2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cary - #2 Tony Stephens with a long run. Cary 0, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:23p
  18. 0 - 7

    Interception

    Apex2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Apex intercepts a Cary pass. Cary 0, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:27p
  19. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Apex2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Apex is inside Cary's 20. Cary 0, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:35p
  20. 0 - 7

    Big Play - Other

    Cary2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Cary with a big play. Cary 0, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:38p
  21. 6 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Cary2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Cary - Pass completed for a TD. Cary 6, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:48p
  22. 6 - 7

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Cary2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Cary - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Cary 6, Apex 7
    Posted @ 8:49p
  23. 6 - 7

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Cary 6, Apex 7
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:49p
  24. Commentary

    Halftime
    After much sloppy through the 1st quarter, Apex drove down field for a touchdown. On the last play of the 1st half, Cary threw a passing td.
    Posted @ 8:54p
  25. Game Attendance

    Halftime
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 8:56p
  26. Field Conditions

    Halftime
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:56p
  27. Weather Conditions

    Halftime
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8:56p
  28. 6 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Cary3rd Quarter
    Cary to kick off to Apex.
    Posted @ 9:16p
  29. 6 - 7

    Long Pass

    Apex3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Apex - #16 Kyle Hulse with a long pass to #7 Mack Bandi. Cary 6, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:16p
  30. 6 - 7

    Update

    Apex3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Apex - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Cary's 28-yard line. Cary 6, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:19p
  31. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Injury for 78. Hobbled and fell with medical staff at his aid. He was helped walking off.
    Posted @ 9:20p
  32. 6 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Cary3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Apex has turned possession over on downs. Cary has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Cary 6, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:23p
  33. 6 - 7

    Long Run

    Cary3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cary - #3 Nick Grena with a long run. Cary has the ball on Apex's 43-yard line. Cary 6, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:24p
  34. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Another injury for Apex, number 99, crawled in pain after a 0 yard run for the Cary QB. He was able to walk off with assistance.
    Posted @ 9:27p
  35. 12 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Cary3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Cary - Pass completed for a TD. Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:34p
  36. 12 - 7

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Cary3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Cary - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:34p
  37. 12 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Cary3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Apex has turned possession over on downs. Cary has the ball . Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:41p
  38. 12 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    Apex3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Apex recovered a fumble by Cary. Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:42p
  39. 12 - 7

    Update

    Apex3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Apex - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on Cary's 17-yard line. Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:47p
  40. 12 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:47p
  41. 12 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Apex4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Apex is inside Cary's 20. Cary 12, Apex 7
    Posted @ 9:48p
  42. 12 - 10

    Field Goal

    Apex4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Apex - 34 Yd Field Goal. Cary 12, Apex 10
    Posted @ 9:51p
  43. 12 - 10

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Cary4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cary with a long kickoff return. Cary has the ball on Apex's 49-yard line. Cary 12, Apex 10
    Posted @ 9:52p
  44. 18 - 10

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cary4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cary - #3 Nick Grena with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Cary 18, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:03p
  45. 19 - 10

    Made Point After

    Cary4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cary - #33 John Kern PAT Good. Cary 19, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:03p
  46. 19 - 10

    Update

    Apex4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Apex - 3rd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Cary's 46-yard line. Cary 19, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:09p
  47. 19 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Cary4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Apex has turned possession over on downs. Cary has the ball on their own 46-yard line. Cary 19, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:11p
  48. 19 - 10

    Red Zone Alert

    Cary4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Cary is inside Apex's 20. Cary 19, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:18p
  49. 25 - 10

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cary4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cary - #3 Nick Grena with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. Cary 25, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:21p
  50. 25 - 10

    Missed Point After

    Cary4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cary - PAT Missed. Cary 25, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:21p
  51. 25 - 10

    Two-Minute Warning

    Cary4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Cary has the ball on Apex's 23-yard line. Cary 25, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:28p
  52. 25 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Cary4th Quarter Under a minute
    Apex has turned possession over on downs. Cary has the ball on Apex's 23-yard line. Cary 25, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:29p
  53. 25 - 10

    End of Game

    Final
    Cary 25, Apex 10
    Posted @ 10:31p

Game Photos

Photos by Matthew Plyler

Cary @ Apex Football Game Info

Sat., Aug. 23, 2025 @ 7:30p
Wakemed Soccer Complex
The Apex (NC) varsity football team lost Saturday's home non-conference game against Cary (NC) by a score of 25-10.

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Parker SchullerImps Reporter

Rankings & Records

Cary (25-26)

NationalNCClass
7,29920748
OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
4-01-03-01.00011354

Apex (25-26)

NationalNCClass
6,05617724
OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
1-30-21-1.2505090

Team Scoring Averages

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Cary
3.311.05.07.37.028.3
Apex
3.53.508.5012.5

Cary Videos

Apex Videos

Team Stat Comparison

CaryApex
249.3Rushing Yards Per Game111.3
101.8Passing Yards Per Game125.8
101.8Receiving Yards Per Game125.8
351.0Total Yards Per Game237.0
44.5Tackles Per Game44.5
1.0Sacks Per Game1.0
2.3Points Per Game2.3
16Pancake Blocks-

Team Leaders

CaryApexNational Avg.
#3 Nick Grena117.8Rushing Yards Per Game#20 Kaiden Dupree69.816.6
#3 Nick Grena101.8Passing Yards Per Game#16 Kyle Hulse125.819.2
#6 Elias Corn52.0Receiving Yards Per Game#2 John Boone41.813.6
#3 Nick Grena219.5Total Yards Per Game#16 Kyle Hulse142.034.2
#11 Clyde Higdon7.3Tackles Per Game#11 Tas Clayton5.33.0
#10 Anthony Atunku0.5Sacks Per Game#11 Tas Clayton0.50.4
#33 John Kern1.8Points Per Game#14 Alex Mulauski1.83.1
#50 Faraz Chohan5Pancake Blocks
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Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Cary2-0Apex0-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/5/25Willow SpringCary(W) 31-2410/10/25Willow SpringApex
9/12/25CaryGreen Level(W) 29-1410/17/25ApexGreen Level
10/3/25CaryHolly Springs9/5/25Holly SpringsApex(L) 27-21

Record Breakdown

Cary (25-26)

Apex (25-26)

4-0
Overall
1-3
0-0
League
0-0
4-0
Non-League
1-3
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-0
Common Opponent
0-1
1-0
Home
0-2
3-0
Away
1-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
4-0
In-State
1-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0