What NC high school football standouts climbed the recruiting ladder in Round 1?
Show Caption Hide Caption Cape Fear football vs Terry Sanford video highlights 2025 Here's a look at the biggest plays from Cape Fear football's 50-31 win over Terry Sanford in their heated rivalry game from Oct. 24, 2025. Welcome to the USA TODAY Network’s recruiting ladder, a statewide feature from reporter Joe Hughes highlighting prospects on the rise each week of the 2025 high school football season. Anyone is eligible for consideration, whether it be an unranked player who had a career game, a recruit with mid-level offers, or four- and five-star standouts adding to their personal highlight reel. Have a player to recommend? Feel free to submit their name, position and graduation class,...