The 2025 Cumberland County high school football jamboree has wrapped, with all 10 public school teams suiting up to officially begin their seasons.

This year's scrimmages were divided into two sites, Gray's Creek and Terry Sanford high schools, with four 60-minute games played at each field.

With observations made at both sites, here's what the Fayetteville Observer learned about all 10 Fayetteville-area football teams headed into Week 1 of the NCHSAA season.

Douglas Byrd football still struggling with numbers

It's a new era on Ireland Drive with alumnus, Dontre Brown, at the head of the Eagles program. But sadly, the Douglas Byrd team continues to struggle with participation numbers, and the effort told their story at the jamboree.

The Eagles started their game against Lumberton wi

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