The Seventy-First (Fayetteville, NC) varsity football team will host Apex Friendship (Apex, NC) in a home non-conference matchup on Friday, August 15, at 8 p.m.

Seventy-First vs Apex Friendship Football Game Info:

What: North Carolina High School Football
Who: Seventy-First vs Apex Friendship
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 8 PM
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Game preview: Seventy-First vs Apex Friendship

Seventy-First Opens Season at Home Against Apex Friendship

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Seventy-First Falcons are set to kick off their 2025 high school football campaign with a non-conference home matchup against the Apex Friendship Patriots. Both teams will take the field on Friday, August 15, looking to start fresh after a long offseason.

While neither squad has recorded a win or loss yet this season, the preseason rankings tell a story of two programs with very different standings. Seventy-First enters the year with a strong reputation, ranked No. 11 in North Carolina and No. 1 in their class, and holding a No. 594 national ranking. Apex Friendship, meanwhile, sits at No. 104 in the state and No. 17 in their class, with a national ranking of 3,820.

Both teams closed the 2024-25 season with identical 0-0 records in league, non-league, and playoff categories — a reminder that this is a clean slate for players, coaches, and fans alike. Neither has faced the other in recent history, making this opener an intriguing test of depth, speed, and discipline.

With no past head-to-head matchups or common opponents to compare, the game will be a true early-season litmus test. For Seventy-First, it’s a chance to solidify their top-tier ranking and show why they’re a state powerhouse. For Apex Friendship, it’s an opportunity to make a statement against one of North Carolina’s best.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. under the lights at Seventy-First High School. Fans on both sides can expect an atmosphere full of anticipation — and perhaps a few early fireworks on the field.