The Gray’s Creek Bears (Hope Mills, NC) varsity football team will host the Jack Britt Buccaneers (Fayetteville, NC) in a home non-conference matchup on Friday, August 15, at 9:00 p.m.

Gray’s Creek vs Jack Britt Football Game Info:

What: North Carolina High School Football
Who: Gray’s Creek vs Jack Britt
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 9 PM
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Game preview: Gray’s Creek vs Jack Britt

Jack Britt and Gray’s Creek Prepare for Season-Opening Showdown

As the 2025 high school football season kicks off in North Carolina, two Fayetteville-area programs—Jack Britt Buccaneers and Gray’s Creek Bears—are set to open their campaigns with a highly anticipated non-conference matchup.

Both teams enter the season with fresh slates and identical 0-0 records, ready to put last year behind them and begin a new chapter. Jack Britt, ranked No. 93 in North Carolina and 3,465 nationally, will look to make an early statement. Gray’s Creek, currently No. 171 in the state and 6,199 nationally, will aim to defend its home turf and prove it belongs among the top contenders.

Season Outlook

While neither team has played a game yet this year, both have challenging schedules ahead. They share several common opponents—including South View, Cape Fear, Terry Sanford, and Pine Forest—all of which will provide key measuring sticks as the season progresses.

For Jack Britt, early road tests against teams like Cape Fear and Terry Sanford will be crucial in building momentum. Meanwhile, Gray’s Creek faces a difficult home opener later in the season against South View and will have to navigate tough matchups against Cape Fear and Terry Sanford on the road.

A Rivalry in the Making

Though these teams have yet to face each other in the 2025 campaign, the local proximity and overlapping schedules suggest a budding rivalry could emerge. With both squads sitting at 0-0 overall, 0-0 in league play, and 0-0 against common opponents, this opener is as much about setting the tone as it is about earning bragging rights.

Key Storylines to Watch

• New Beginnings – Both teams start with clean records and rosters looking to make their mark.

• Rankings Gap – Jack Britt enters the season with a stronger state ranking, but Gray’s Creek will look to close that gap quickly.

• Common Opponents – How these teams perform against mutual challengers later in the season will be telling for playoff hopes.

The action kicks off Friday night, August 15 at 9 p.m. when Gray’s Creek hosts Jack Britt in what promises to be an intense season opener. With pride, rankings, and momentum all on the line, fans can expect a hard-fought contest under the lights.