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The Highland Tech (Gastonia, NC) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Cherryville (NC) by a score of 35-0.

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Game Stats

Cherryville

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals814141.57117.62140101.5
2Jayden Adams (So)813141.61517.6240138.1
6J. McElhaney (Jr)010.00010.0
Highland Tech

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals618104.33317.353.9
15John Proulx (Jr)618104.33317.353.9
Cherryville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals191899.93913
1Justin Harris (Sr)34816.02801
2Jayden Adams (So)210.520
6J. McElhaney (Jr)1414010.03912
Highland Tech

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals18925.1160
4Irvin Thompson (Jr)2168.0120
6Eden Barnes (Sr)284.060
9Michael Smith (Jr)4194.880
15John Proulx (Jr)10494.9160
Cherryville

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals815018.8412
6J. McElhaney (Jr)38528.31
10E. Whitworth (Jr)35117.0411
11Elijah Proctor (Jr)11212.012
21Weston Bowers (Sr)122.02
Highland Tech

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals610417.324
3Jalen Bernard (Jr)34916.324
4Irvin Thompson (Jr)22914.518
9Michael Smith (Jr)12626.0
Cherryville

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals22
2Jayden Adams (So)11
6J. McElhaney (Jr)11
Highland Tech

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals22
9Michael Smith (Jr)11
15John Proulx (Jr)11
Cherryville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1891502528392
1Justin Harris (Sr)4848
2Jayden Adams (So)12526
6J. McElhaney (Jr)140853228
10E. Whitworth (Jr)512576
11Elijah Proctor (Jr)1212
21Weston Bowers (Sr)22
Highland Tech

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals921047312281
3Jalen Bernard (Jr)4949
4Irvin Thompson (Jr)162945
6Eden Barnes (Sr)81826
8Jaydien Bates (Sr)1212
9Michael Smith (Jr)192645
15John Proulx (Jr)4949
23T. Redlinger (Sr)5555
Cherryville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals189141150330
1Justin Harris (Sr)4848
2Jayden Adams (So)1141142
6J. McElhaney (Jr)140085225
10E. Whitworth (Jr)5151
11Elijah Proctor (Jr)1212
21Weston Bowers (Sr)22
Highland Tech

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals92104104196
3Jalen Bernard (Jr)4949
4Irvin Thompson (Jr)162945
6Eden Barnes (Sr)88
9Michael Smith (Jr)192645
15John Proulx (Jr)49104153
Cherryville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals41411.0
1Justin Harris (Sr)66
2Jayden Adams (So)33
6J. McElhaney (Jr)11
9Landry Pruitt (Jr)551.0
11Elijah Proctor (Jr)66
21Weston Bowers (Sr)11
23Gabriel Mcswain (Sr)22
24Jordan Gill (Jr)22
55Maddox Carrigan (So)99
60Austin Shoemake (So)44
65Naveon Busch (So)22

Tackles

Highland Tech has not entered any tackles stats.
Cherryville

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
9Landry Pruitt (Jr)1.0

Sacks

Highland Tech has not entered any sacks stats.
Cherryville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals3289.3
2Jayden Adams (So)22512.5
6J. McElhaney (Jr)133.0

Defensive Statistics

Highland Tech has not entered any defensive statistics stats.

Kickoffs

Cherryville has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Highland Tech

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals14040.040
44Dirk Leibacher (Jr)14040.040

Punts

Cherryville has not entered any punts stats.
Highland Tech

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals26532.535
44Dirk Leibacher (Jr)26532.535
Cherryville

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals12525.02525
10E. Whitworth (Jr)12525.02525
Highland Tech

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals27336.51811212.01285
6Eden Barnes (Sr)11818.01818
8Jaydien Bates (Sr)11212.01212
23T. Redlinger (Sr)15555.055
Cherryville

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals5305
1Justin Harris (Sr)16
6J. McElhaney (Jr)318
10E. Whitworth (Jr)16
17Cole Kelly (Jr)5

Points

Highland Tech has not entered any points stats.
Cherryville

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.05
17Cole Kelly (Jr)551.05

PATs and Field Goals

Highland Tech has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Cherryville

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals325
1Justin Harris (Sr)11
6J. McElhaney (Jr)213
10E. Whitworth (Jr)11

Touchdowns

Highland Tech has not entered any touchdowns stats.

Recap Video

Game Story

North Carolina High School Football - Highland Tech overwhelmed by Cherryville

September 12, 2025: Gastonia, NC 28052

The Cherryville Ironmen walloped the host Highland Tech Rams football team by a score of 35-0 in Friday's league challenge.

In their next game, the Ironmen face the Shelby Golden Lions (Shelby, NC) in a Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A challenge, on Friday, September 19. Cherryville will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Golden Lions enter the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 49-14 league win over West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).

The Rams (0-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Stuart W. Cramer (Belmont, NC). The Storm enter the Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A challenge with a 3-0 record. In their last challenge, Stuart W. Cramer trounced Bessemer City (Bessemer City, NC), 51-6, in a league outing.

Pete PratherIronmen Reporter
Steve DavriaRams Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    21 - 0 The scorer has checked in. CHS 21, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 8:59p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 9p
  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 9p
  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 9p
  5. 21 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    CHS 21, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9p
  6. 21 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    CHS 21, HTHS 0
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9p
  7. 21 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Cherryville3rd Quarter
    Cherryville to kick off to Highland Tech.
    Posted @ 9p
  8. 21 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Highland Tech3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cherryville kicked off to Highland Tech. Highland Tech has the ball on their own 50-yard line. CHS 21, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:01p
  9. 21 - 0

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    CHS 21, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:28p
  10. 27 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cherryville4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Cherryville - 6 Yd Rushing TD. CHS 27, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:34p
  11. 28 - 0

    Made Point After

    Cherryville4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Cherryville - PAT Good. CHS 28, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:34p
  12. 34 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cherryville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Cherryville - Rushing TD. CHS 34, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:44p
  13. 35 - 0

    Made Point After

    Cherryville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Cherryville - PAT Good. CHS 35, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:45p
  14. 35 - 0

    End of Game

    Final
    CHS 35, HTHS 0
    Posted @ 9:56p

Highlight Videos

Players of the Game

Cherryville (25-26)

Congratulations to #6 Javarius McElhaney for being selected the Overall Cherryville Football Player of the Game.

Highland Tech (25-26)

Highland Tech has not selected any Players of the Game.

Cherryville @ Highland Tech Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 12, 2025 @ 7:30p
The Highland Tech (Gastonia, NC) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Cherryville (NC) by a score of 35-0.

Scoretracker Providers

Pete PratherIronmen Reporter
Steve DavriaRams Reporter

Rankings & Records

Cherryville (25-26)

NCClass
29721
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
5-53-52-33-2.500.375235303

Highland Tech (25-26)

NCClass
37636
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
1-81-70-51-3.111.12534456

Team Scoring Averages

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Cherryville
1.502.03.023.5
Highland Tech
02.4003.8

Cherryville Videos

Highland Tech Videos

Team Stat Comparison

CherryvilleHighland Tech
163.3Rushing Yards Per Game25.8
67.7Passing Yards Per Game71.3
61.2Receiving Yards Per Game72.2
231.0Total Yards Per Game97.1
30.4Tackles Per Game9.0
0.4Sacks Per Game0.1
6.8Points Per Game0.7

Team Leaders

CherryvilleHighland TechNational Avg.
#5 Jackson Heavner137.2Rushing Yards Per Game#15 John Proulx17.011.7
#2 Jayden Adams71.3Passing Yards Per Game#11 Julien Costner96.011.6
#10 Enijahe Whitworth23.2Receiving Yards Per Game#4 Irvin Thompson56.59.3
#5 Jackson Heavner143.2Total Yards Per Game#11 Julien Costner96.025.6
#55 Maddox Carrigan6.1Tackles Per Game#6 Eden Barnes1.72.6
#24 Jordan Gill0.3Sacks Per Game#51 Travis Woods0.20.2
#5 Jackson Heavner6.0Points Per Game#4 Irvin Thompson1.02.0

Record Breakdown

Cherryville (25-26)

Highland Tech (25-26)

5-5
Overall
1-8
3-5
League
1-7
2-0
Non-League
0-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-5
Common Opponent
1-6
2-3
Home
0-5
3-2
Away
1-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
5-5
In-State
1-8
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0