South Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

South Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

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Photo by: Bud’s Photographer (William Hardy)

Full Schedule

  • Aug. 22 – vs. Jones – 7:00 PM

  • Aug. 29 – vs. North Lenoir – 7:00 PM

  • Sept. 5 – vs. Lejeune – 7:00 PM

  • Sept. 12 – at Spring Creek – 7:00 PM

  • Sept. 19 – at Kinston – 7:00 PM

  • Oct. 3 – at Heide Trask* – 7:00 PM

  • Oct. 10 – at Clinton* – 7:00 PM

  • Oct. 17 – vs. Pender* – 7:00 PM

  • Oct. 24 – vs. Southwest Onslow* – 7:00 PM

  • Oct. 31 – at East Duplin* – 7:00 PM

(* = Conference game)

New Conference

  • Heide Trask (3A)

  • Pender (3A)

  • South Lenoir (3A)

  • Clinton (4A)

  • East Duplin (3A)

  • Southwest Onslow (4A)

Most Important Games

  • Jones Senior (8/22): An opportunity to start the season with a win and build confidence.

  • North Lenoir (8/29): No longer a conference matchup, but still one of the biggest rivalry games of the year.

  • Spring Creek (9/12): A winnable game — South Lenoir must take advantage of opportunities in this rebuilding season.

Most Important Player

Christian Wooten (So., ATH) – Just a sophomore, but the type of player Coach Proctor can build around. Wooten has big-play ability, a high football IQ, and plenty of time to grow into a star.

Players to Look Out For

  • Mike Jones (LB): The heart of the defense. Strong, athletic, and physical — he’ll need to play big this year.

  • Jackson Owens (ATH): A versatile athlete who can contribute in multiple ways.

Strengths

  • Manageable non-conference schedule that gives them a chance to build momentum

Weaknesses

  • Lack of experience

  • Depth concerns

  • Confidence building in a rebuilding year

Trey’s Take

I really like how Coach Proctor built this non-conference schedule. It gives the Blue Devils a chance to pick up early wins, stay engaged, and develop throughout the season. This is still a rebuilding program, but the early opportunities matter.

Schedule Prediction: 3–7 Regular Season

Final Word: South Lenoir is taking steps forward under Coach Proctor, and while this season may come with growing pains, the foundation is being laid for the future.

Trey Scott