Football Recap: South Caldwell Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 14, 2025, 1:30pm

Football Recap: South Caldwell Spartans vs. Watauga Pioneers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Watauga High School. Watch Full Replay

South Caldwell had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it eight. They took a blow against the Watauga Pioneers, falling 56-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Spartans were not able to get on the board.

As for Watauga, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

Watauga got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cade Keller out in front who threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns while completing 92.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 37 yards. Those 298 passing yards gave Keller a new career-high. Nyle Peays was another key back, gaining 107 total yards.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. South Caldwell will take on rival Freedom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Watauga is set to square off against their familiar foe Alexander Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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