2025 UCHSF 1st TEAM OFFENSE

POS Name Grade
POS
QB
Noah Lineberry (SV)

ALL-SCC, connected on 59% of his passes. Led Union Co. with 2256 passing yards with 24 and passing TDs with 9 interceptions. Threw for a season high 393 yards and 2 TDs vs. Lake Norman. Threw for 294 yards and 3 TDs in a road playoff win over Freedom. Connected on 13-of-16 for 160 yards and 3 TDs in win over Piedmont. Threw for 200 yards and a TD in the 11-7 win over rival Porter Ridge. Threw for 170 yards and 3 TDs in win over Marvin Ridge. Helped the Spartans to an 9-4 record and into the 4th round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
RB
Mason Iovino (CU)

ALL-SCC, SCC PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Led all of Union Co. in rushing yards with 1877. Ran for 13 TDs on the season. Averaged 170 yards per game and 6.5 yards per carry. Eclipses 1000 yards rushing for the season in in just 7 games. Set multiple Cuthbertson school records, rushing yards in a game, rushing yards in a season, career rushing yards, career rushing TDs. Rushed for 100+ yards in 9 games. Rushed for 2+ TDs in a game 5 time. Ran for career high 311 yards vs. Marvin Ridge. Named the Week 6 UCHSF Player of the week after a 177 yds and 3 TDs in win over Piedmont. Helped lead Cuthbertson to a 3-8 record and into the 1st round of the state Playoffs

Senior
POS
RB
Jamir Jackson (M)

ALL-ROCKY RIVER, ROCKY RIVER PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Scored 19 TDs. Finished 4th in Union Co. with 1152 rushing yards & 16 rushing TDs. Averaged 7.8 yards per carry. Had 100+ rushing yards in a game 6 times. Ran for a career high 203 yards on just 9 carries and 5 TDs in win over Parkwood. Ran for 153 yards and 2 TDs in win over Anson Co. Ran for 142 yards and a TD in 21-0 win over rival Forest Hills. Had 4 receptions for 155 yards and 3 TDs. Scored 2+ TDs in a game 5 times. Helped lead Monroe to a 7-4 record, a Rocky River title, and into the 3rd round of the state playoffs.

Junior
POS
RB
Zach Cullen (SV)

ALL-SCC, scored 19 total TDs. Rushed for 1446 yards and 15 TDs in 2025. Averaged 6.7 yards per carry. Named UCHSF Player of the week for weeks 4 & 8 after wins over Monroe and Charlotte Catholic. Ran for 188 yards and 2 TDs in win over Monroe. Ran for 180 yards and 2 TDs in playoff loss to Watauga. Ran for 178 yards and 2 TDs in playoff win over Freedom and caught an 80-yards TD. Ran for 145 yards & a TD vs. Marvin Ridge. Ran for 134 yards and 2 TDs win playoff win over Olympic. Had 28 receptions for 391 yards and 3 TDs. Threw a 13-yard TD vs. Piedmont. On defense registered 22 tackles including 11 solo stops along with a Pick-6 interception for a TD vs. Charlotte Catholic. Helped the Spartans to an 9-4 record and into the 4th round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
WR
Jon Manley (W)

ALL-SCC, Led Union Co. with 892 receiving yards on 54 catches & 12 TDs. Had 453 in return yards and a TD. Career high 158 yards receiving and a TD in win over Sun Valley. Put up 152 yards and 2 TDs vs. Porter Ridge. Had a 45-yard TD catch & threw a 48-yard TD in win over Monroe. Had 2 catches for 35 yards and TD along with a punt return for a TD in BIG road win over Charlotte Catholic. Had 2 catches for 42 yards and a TD in playoff win over Independence. Helped lead Weddington to a 12-2 record, a SCC title and to the FINAL-4 of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
WR
Kelson Tate (W)

ALL-SCC, finished with 54 receptions for 677 yards and 10 receiving TDs. scored 14 TDs in 2025. Had 149 yards receiving and a TD vs. Mooresville. Season high 7 catches for 82 yards and at TD vs. Marvin Ridge. Tallied 6 catches for 88 yards and 2 TDs vs. Piedmont. Had 5 catches for 65 yards and 2 TDs in win over Crest. Had 4 catches for 43 yards and a TD vs. Cuthbertson. Had 2 TD receptions in playoff win over Marvin Ridge. Ran for 174 yards and 4 TDs. Added a 2-pt conversion. Helped lead Weddington to a 12-2 record, a SCC title and to the FINAL-4 of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
WR
Levi Haines (MR)

ALL-SCC, racked up 1209 all-purpose yards in 2025. Led Marvin Ridge in receptions (45) and receiving yards (693). Caught 4 TDs for the Mavericks in 2025. Averaged 15.4 yards per catch. Had 5+ catches in a game 4 times. Season high 153 receiving yards vs. Porter Ridge. 2 catches for 104 yards and 2 TDs in playoff win over Chapel Hill. Had 256 yards in KO/P returns. Helped the Mavericks to a 6-6 record and into the 2nd round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
WR
Andrew Doody (SV)

ALL-SCC, racked up 53 receptions for 619 yards and 6 TDs in 2025. Averaged 12.2 yards per catch. Had a season high 9 receptions in a game twice. Had 98 yards receiving and a TD vs. Mooresville. Had 8 receptions for a season high 123 receiving yards vs. Lake Norman. 5 catches for 71 yards and a TD in win over Marvin Ridge. Had 4 catches for 54 yards in win over Porter Ridge. Caught a TD in playoff win over Olympic. A leader on the Spartan defense that gave up 14.2 pts per game. Recorded 74 tackles including 30 solo tackles for the season. Season high 10 tackles vs. Monroe. 6 tackles of loss. Forced and recovered 2 fumbles and added a sack in ‘25. Helped the Spartans to an 9-4 record and into the 4th round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
TE
Bryson Simpkins (M)

ALL-ROCKY RIVER, Scored 10 TDs in 2025. Finished with 27 catches for 777 yards and 8 TDs. Averaged 28.8 yard per catch. Had 4 catches for a season high 154 yards and a TD in playoff win over West Rowan. Had 127 receiving yards on 4 catches with a TD in a win over rival Forest Hills. Named UCHSF Player of the Week for Week 11. On defense had 31 tackles and 4 sacks. Returned fumbles vs. Hoke Co. and W. Stanly for TDs. Helped lead Monroe to a 7-5 record, a Rocky River title and into the 3rd round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
ATH
Rai'Shawn Elmore (PR)

UCHSF OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, ALL-SCC, scored a total of 26 TDs, leading all of Union Co. Totaled 1549 All-purpose yards. Totaled 750 rushing yards and 21 TDs on 100 carries. Had 36 receptions for 524 yards and 3 TDs. Had 270 KO/P return yards. Named UCHSF Player of the Week for weeks 1, 7, 12 & 13. Scored 5 TDs in a game twice, tying a Porter Ridge school record. Scored 2+ TDs in a game 8 times. Took back 2 kick-offs for TDs. Ran for 145 yards and 4 TDs vs. Piedmont. Had 4 catches for 120 yards and a TD vs. Richmond Co. On defense had 14 tackles and 2 interceptions. Headed to Michigan State to continue his academic and football career. Helped Porter Ridge to a 7-5 record and into the 2nd round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
OL
Bryce Johnson (W)

All-SCC, helped anchor a Warrior offensive line that opened holes for an offense that compiled 4914 offensive yards and 60 offensive TDs. Helped lead Weddington to a 12-2 record, a SCC title and to the FINAL-4 of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
OL
Caniyus Rushing (M)

ALL-ROCKY RIVER, a 2-way player for Monroe. Anchored a Redhawk offensive line that opened holes for 3639 yards of offense and 41 TDs. On defense had 35 tackles and 27 of those were solo stops. Added 1 sack. Helped lead Monroe to a 7-4 record, a Rocky River Title, and to the 3rd round of the state playoffs.

Junior
POS
OL
Kai Phinazee (FH)

ALL-ROCKY RIVER, a 2-way player for Forest Hills. Anchored a Yellow Jacket offensive line that opened holes for 3199 yards of offense including a 1000 yards rusher. On defense registered 59 tackles and 45 of those were solo. Notched 3 sacks and an interception. Rushed 1 time for 4 yards and a TD on offense. Helped lead Forest Hills to a 9-3 record and to the 2nd round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
OL
Danny Divers (CU)

ALL-SCC, helped anchor a Cavalier offensive line that opened up holes for 3073 yards of offense including Union Co.’s leading rusher (1877 yards) in 2025. Helped lead the Cavaliers to a 3-8 record and to the 1ST round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
OL
Deacon Pressley (PM)

ALL-SCC, anchored the Panther offense line that opened holes for 2200 total yards. Credited with 23 “pancake” blocks. A leader of the Panther that helped the Panthers to an 2-8 record.

Sophomore
POS
K
Stephen Gonzales (UA)

ALL-YVC, YVC SPECIAL TEAMS POY, connected on 25-of-26 PATs for the Cardinals. Was 10-of-16 on field goals. Kicked a 57-yard FG (2nd longest in Union Co. history) in loss to S. Stanly. Tallied 55 points in 2025. Averaged 66.1 yards per kick-offs with 30 touchbacks. Averaged 43.1 yards per punt. Helped lead Union Academy to a 5-7 record and to the 2nd round of the state playoffs

Senior
POS
P
Haiden Ratike (MR)

All-SCC, Averaged 39.0 yards per punt. Was 1-for-1 on field goals. Had a 66-yard punt. Landed 11 punts with in the 20-yad line. Averaged 61.0 yards per kick-off. Including 3 touchbacks. Helped the Mavericks to an 6-6 record and into the 2nd round of the state playoffs.

Senior
POS
HC
Ryan Smith (SV)

SCC-Coach of the Year. Led Sun Valley to a 9-4 record an into the 4th round of the state playoffs.

Senior

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