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Ballantyne RidgeEast Mecklenburg

Wolves
13
Eagles
19

The East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Ballantyne Ridge (Charlotte, NC) by a score of 19-13.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ballantyne Ridge007613
East Mecklenburg0136019
Final score provided by W. Oates.
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Box Score Stats

Ballantyne Ridge (25-26)

East Mecklenburg (25-26)
49
Total Plays
0
9
First Downs
0
7
Penalties
0
45
Penalty Yards
0

Game Stats

Ballantyne Ridge (25-26)

East Mecklenburg (25-26)

Ballantyne Ridge

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals31419.2146.31139.8
2Ryder Polston (So)31419.2146.31139.8
East Mecklenburg

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals916112.56212.4114572.9
5Aiden Donnelly (So)915112.60012.4114577.6
7Jay De Simone (Jr)010.0000039.6
Ballantyne Ridge

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals351785.13312
2Ryder Polston (So)294.590
5Caleb Owens (Sr)3134.3501
20T. Young (Sr)301565.23311
East Mecklenburg

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals261485.78512
3James Bailey (Sr)111.001
5Aiden Donnelly (So)810312.98511
15Jicai Bourne (Jr)2-5-2.50
21Tyler Willis (So)15493.3120
Ballantyne Ridge

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals33010.016
3Ace Alexander (Sr)11313.013
4Zion Caesar (Fr)11616.016
20T. Young (Sr)111.01
East Mecklenburg

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals911212.4451
3James Bailey (Sr)55611.2261
4Zahir Wilson (Jr)45614.045

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Ballantyne Ridge has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
East Mecklenburg

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals1
50Rex Witmer (Jr)1
Ballantyne Ridge

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1783043010261
2Ryder Polston (So)99
3Ace Alexander (Sr)13013
4Zion Caesar (Fr)1643059
5Caleb Owens (Sr)1313
14Devin Delfino (So)1010
20T. Young (Sr)1561157
East Mecklenburg

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals14811223283
3James Bailey (Sr)1562380
4Zahir Wilson (Jr)5656
5Aiden Donnelly (So)103103
15Jicai Bourne (Jr)-5-5
21Tyler Willis (So)4949
Ballantyne Ridge

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1781930197
2Ryder Polston (So)91928
3Ace Alexander (Sr)1313
4Zion Caesar (Fr)1616
5Caleb Owens (Sr)1313
20T. Young (Sr)1561157
East Mecklenburg

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals148112112260
3James Bailey (Sr)15657
4Zahir Wilson (Jr)5656
5Aiden Donnelly (So)103112215
15Jicai Bourne (Jr)-5-5
21Tyler Willis (So)4949
Ballantyne Ridge

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2713406.0
0Evan Gautreaux (Jr)11
3Ace Alexander (Sr)33
5Caleb Owens (Sr)83111.0
10Holden Jones (So)2241.0
12Justin Rodela (So)213
14Devin Delfino (So)224
15Rico Johnson (Fr)11
25Leo Ntasin (So)3361.0
55Brady Newman (Jr)332.0
63Nathan Nwasike (So)3141.0
East Mecklenburg

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2039591.0
2John Crowder (Sr)11
3James Bailey (Sr)123
4Zahir Wilson (Jr)11
8Tremelle Brown (Sr)22
9Kai Davis (Sr)235
11Max Priest (Jr)5712
12Sedric Tabb (So)134
13Aiden Gibson (So)426
14Chaz Taylor (So)11
40August Mabe (Sr)11
42E. Banegas (Sr)11
50Rex Witmer (Jr)1121.0
58Chima Arum (Sr)268
66C. Holley (So)145
92Josiah Wiley (Jr)077

Sacks

Ballantyne Ridge has not entered any sacks stats.
East Mecklenburg

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0103
11Max Priest (Jr)2
12Sedric Tabb (So)1
50Rex Witmer (Jr)1.010
Ballantyne Ridge

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11010.0111
5Caleb Owens (Sr)11
14Devin Delfino (So)11010.0
15Rico Johnson (Fr)1
East Mecklenburg

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals12323.01
3James Bailey (Sr)12323.0
14Chaz Taylor (So)1
Ballantyne Ridge

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals315250.7601
31Otto Franco (Jr)315250.7601
East Mecklenburg

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals4
42E. Banegas (Sr)4
Ballantyne Ridge

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals27035.0351
31Otto Franco (Jr)27035.0351
East Mecklenburg

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals27437.0460
42E. Banegas (Sr)27437.0460
Ballantyne Ridge

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals34314.330200.0043
3Ace Alexander (Sr)100.000
4Zion Caesar (Fr)24321.530100.0043
11Grady Sabin (Jr)100.000

Kickoff and Punt Returns

East Mecklenburg has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Ballantyne Ridge

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals2121
5Caleb Owens (Sr)16
20T. Young (Sr)16
35L. Shreverusek (So)1
East Mecklenburg

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318119
3James Bailey (Sr)21212
5Aiden Donnelly (So)166
42E. Banegas (Sr)11
Ballantyne Ridge

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals12.51
35L. Shreverusek (So)12.51
East Mecklenburg

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals12.51
42E. Banegas (Sr)12.51
Ballantyne Ridge

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
5Caleb Owens (Sr)11
20T. Young (Sr)11
East Mecklenburg

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals213
3James Bailey (Sr)112
5Aiden Donnelly (So)11

Game Story

North Carolina High School Football - East Mecklenburg sneaks past Ballantyne Ridge

September 26, 2025: Charlotte, NC 28212

The East Mecklenburg Eagles football team scored 19 points and held the visiting Ballantyne Ridge Wolves to 13 in the Eagles league victory on Friday.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC) in a Southwestern 7A/8A game, on Friday, October 3. East Mecklenburg will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 3-3 record after their 27-0 league win over Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC).

The Wolves (1-5) will now prepare for their game against Palisades (Charlotte, NC). The Pumas enter the Southwestern 7A/8A game with a 3-2 record.

William OatesEagles Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 6:59p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:59p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Wet
    Posted @ 6:59p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:59p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Ballantyne Ridge1st Quarter
    Ballantyne Ridge kicking off to East Mecklenburg.
    Posted @ 7p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    East Mecklenburg1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge kicked off to East Mecklenburg. East Mecklenburg has the ball. BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 7p
  7. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Ballantyne Ridge1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge recovered a fumble by East Mecklenburg and has the ball on East Mecklenburg's 35-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 7:03p
  8. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    East Mecklenburg1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge has turned possession over on downs. East Mecklenburg has the ball . BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 7:07p
  9. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Ballantyne Ridge1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg has punted to Ballantyne Ridge. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball. BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 7:10p
  10. 0 - 0

    Interception

    East Mecklenburg1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - #3 James Bailey intercepts a Ballantyne Ridge pass. BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 7:15p
  11. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    BRHS 0, EMHS 0
    Posted @ 7:20p
  12. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - #5 Aiden Donnelly 25 Yd pass completed to #3 James Bailey for a TD. BRHS 0, EMHS 6
    Posted @ 7:27p
  13. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - #52 PAT Good. BRHS 0, EMHS 7
    Posted @ 7:28p
  14. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Ballantyne Ridge2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg kicked off to Ballantyne Ridge. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball on their own 34-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 7
    Posted @ 7:29p
  15. 0 - 7

    Big Play - Sack

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - #50 Rex Witmer with a sack. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball on their own 35-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 7
    Posted @ 7:32p
  16. 0 - 7

    Punt

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge has punted to East Mecklenburg. East Mecklenburg has the ball on Ballantyne Ridge's 50-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 7
    Posted @ 7:35p
  17. 0 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Ballantyne Ridge2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg has turned possession over on downs. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball on their own 45-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 7
    Posted @ 7:44p
  18. 0 - 7

    Punt

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Ballantyne Ridge has punted to East Mecklenburg. East Mecklenburg has the ball on their own 10-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 7
    Posted @ 7:50p
  19. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter Under a minute
    East Mecklenburg - #5 Aiden Donnelly with a 92 Yd Rushing TD. BRHS 0, EMHS 13
    Posted @ 7:53p
  20. 0 - 13

    Missed Point After

    East Mecklenburg2nd Quarter Under a minute
    East Mecklenburg - PAT Missed. BRHS 0, EMHS 13
    Posted @ 7:53p
  21. 0 - 13

    Halftime

    Halftime
    BRHS 0, EMHS 13
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:53p

  22. Commentary

    Halftime
    Longest td run (92yds) in over 15 years
    Posted @ 8p
  23. 0 - 13

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    East Mecklenburg3rd Quarter
    East Mecklenburg to kick off to Ballantyne Ridge.
    Posted @ 8:17p
  24. 0 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Ballantyne Ridge3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg kicked off to Ballantyne Ridge. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball on their own 38-yard line. BRHS 0, EMHS 13
    Posted @ 8:17p
  25. 6 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ballantyne Ridge3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge - 3 Yd Rushing TD. BRHS 6, EMHS 13
    Posted @ 8:23p
  26. 7 - 13

    Made Point After

    Ballantyne Ridge3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge - PAT Good. BRHS 7, EMHS 13
    Posted @ 8:23p
  27. 7 - 13

    Long Pass

    East Mecklenburg3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - #5 Aiden Donnelly with a long pass to #4 Zahir Wilson. BRHS 7, EMHS 13
    Posted @ 8:35p
  28. 7 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    East Mecklenburg3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - #3 James Bailey with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. BRHS 7, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:35p
  29. 7 - 19

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    East Mecklenburg3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg - 2Pt Conversion Failed. BRHS 7, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:36p
  30. 7 - 19

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Ballantyne Ridge3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg kicked off to Ballantyne Ridge. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball on their own 38-yard line. BRHS 7, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:38p
  31. 7 - 19

    Long Run

    Ballantyne Ridge3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Ballantyne Ridge with a long run. BRHS 7, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:41p
  32. 7 - 19

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    BRHS 7, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:41p
  33. 7 - 19

    Possession Update

    Ballantyne Ridge4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge takes over the ball on their own 19-yard line. BRHS 7, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:42p
  34. 13 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ballantyne Ridge4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge - 11 Yd Rushing TD. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:45p
  35. 13 - 19

    Missed Point After

    Ballantyne Ridge4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge - PAT Missed. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:46p
  36. 13 - 19

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    East Mecklenburg4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge kicked off to East Mecklenburg. East Mecklenburg has the ball on their own 20-yard line. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:47p
  37. 13 - 19

    Interception

    Ballantyne Ridge4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge intercepts a East Mecklenburg pass and has the ball on East Mecklenburg's 45-yard line. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:53p
  38. 13 - 19

    Punt

    East Mecklenburg4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Ballantyne Ridge has punted to East Mecklenburg. East Mecklenburg has the ball on their own 15-yard line. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 8:58p
  39. 13 - 19

    Punt

    Ballantyne Ridge4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    East Mecklenburg has punted to Ballantyne Ridge. Ballantyne Ridge has the ball on their own 38-yard line. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 9:03p
  40. 13 - 19

    Turnover on Downs

    East Mecklenburg4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Ballantyne Ridge has turned possession over on downs. East Mecklenburg has the ball on their own 39-yard line. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 9:09p

  41. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    EM in victory formation
    Posted @ 9:11p
  42. 13 - 19

    Update

    East Mecklenburg4th Quarter Under a minute
    East Mecklenburg - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 34-yard line. BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 9:12p
  43. 13 - 19

    End of Game

    Final
    BRHS 13, EMHS 19
    Posted @ 9:12p

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BRHS @ EMHS Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 26, 2025 @ 7p
The East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Ballantyne Ridge (Charlotte, NC) by a score of 19-13.

Scoretracker Providers

William OatesEagles Reporter

Rankings & Records

Ballantyne Ridge (25-26)

NationalNCClass
8,60226152
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
1-70-30-41-3.125.000144311

East Mecklenburg (25-26)

NationalNCClass
7,98324228
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
3-51-22-21-3.375.333115206

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ballantyne Ridge		1.51.81.86.318.0
East Mecklenburg		1.24.56.54.714.4

Ballantyne Ridge Videos

  • Play video icon 09/12 Highlights @ Garinger 3:29

East Mecklenburg Videos

  • Play video icon 09/12 Highlights @ N. Mecklenburg 3:34
  • Play video icon 09/5 Highlights vs Garinger 3:35

Team Stat Comparison

Ballantyne RidgeEast Mecklenburg
148.3Rushing Yards Per Game84.0
135.8Passing Yards Per Game91.8
143.3Receiving Yards Per Game104.0
284.0Total Yards Per Game175.8
39.1Tackles Per Game51.9
0.8Sacks Per Game1.0
-Points Per Game9.6

Team Leaders

Ballantyne RidgeEast MecklenburgNational Avg.
#20 Ty'barious Young89.0Rushing Yards Per Game#5 Aiden Donnelly46.312.5
#2 Ryder Polston135.8Passing Yards Per Game#5 Aiden Donnelly125.312.9
#4 Zion Caesar47.4Receiving Yards Per Game#3 James Bailey62.310.0
#2 Ryder Polston165.9Total Yards Per Game#5 Aiden Donnelly171.727.1
#25 Leo Ntasin6.0Tackles Per Game#11 Max Priest10.32.7
#64 Myles Shackelford0.2Sacks Per Game#58 Chima Arum0.50.2
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Points Per Game#3 James Bailey6.82.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Ballantyne Ridge1-3East Mecklenburg1-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/5/25South MecklenburgBallantyne Ridge(L) 51-229/19/25East MecklenburgSouth Mecklenburg(L) 45-8
9/12/25Ballantyne RidgeGaringer(W) 49-149/5/25GaringerEast Mecklenburg(W) 21-16
10/10/25Ballantyne RidgePalisades(L) 54-1410/30/25PalisadesEast Mecklenburg
10/17/25Ardrey KellBallantyne Ridge(L) 42-710/24/25East MecklenburgArdrey Kell
10/24/25Ballantyne RidgeProvidence10/3/25ProvidenceEast Mecklenburg(L) 35-7
10/30/25Rocky RiverBallantyne Ridge10/17/25East MecklenburgRocky River(L) 37-19

Record Breakdown

Ballantyne Ridge (25-26)

East Mecklenburg (25-26)
1-7
Overall
3-5
0-3
League
1-2
1-4
Non-League
2-3
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-3
Common Opponent
1-3
0-4
Home
2-2
1-3
Away
1-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
1-6
In-State
3-5
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0