Hardin Valley Academy vs. Bradley Central (Tennessee) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record September 5, 2025

Seneca vs John Hardin
Seneca vs John Hardin

The 2025 high school football season continues with a conference matchup as Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville, TN) visits Bradley Central (Cleveland, TN) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Bradley Central High School, where Hardin Valley Academy is aiming to remain undefeated, while Bradley Central looks to bounce back after a tough loss.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Hardin Valley Academy (TN) @ Bradley Central (TN)

  • Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM

  • Location: Bradley Central High School, Cleveland, TN

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Hardin Valley Academy Hawks

  • 2025 Record: 2-0

  • National Rank: #5,520

  • State Rank (TN): #147

  • Key to Win: Keep up their dominant offensive performance and maintain defensive consistency to continue their perfect start.

  • Main Squad:

    • Spencer Makuch – RB

    • Zayne McIntosh – QB

    • Padon Parker Price – WR

    • Luke Wilson – OL

    • Dylan Carter – DL

    • Jaxon Clark – LB

    • Michael Harris – DB

Bradley Central Bears

  • 2025 Record: 1-1

  • National Rank: #2,456

  • State Rank (TN): #59

  • Key to Win: Build momentum from their home-field advantage, strengthen offensive execution, and stop Hardin Valley’s strong passing game.

  • Main Squad:

    • Caleb Johnson – RB

    • Zachary Ross – QB

    • Ethan Marshall – WR

    • Mason Fox – DB

    • Aiden Harper – LB

    • Luke Peterson – OL

    • James Walker – DL

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank (TN) Overall Record Home Record Away Record Win % PF PA
Hardin Valley Academy 5,520 147 2-0 2-0 0-0 1.000 79 25
Bradley Central 2,456 59 1-1 0-1 1-0 .500 45 35
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