The John Paul II Golden Warriors (2-1) host the Bethesda Academy Blazers (1-0) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at John Paul II Catholic School in Ridgeland, Georgia, where both teams look to make a statement early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bethesda Academy (Savannah, GA) @ John Paul II (Ridgeland, SC)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: John Paul II Catholic School, Ridgeland, SC
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Bethesda Academy Blazers
Bethesda Academy opened its season with an impressive 53-28 home win and looks to build on its momentum. Ranked #281 in Georgia, the Blazers are known for their high-powered offense and physical defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,678
○ State Rank (GA): #281
○ Key to Win: Keep the offense rolling with explosive plays while tightening up defensively against John Paul II’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
○ Elijah Robinson – QB
○ Malik Grant – RB
○ Jeremiah Thomas – WR
○ Caleb Johnson – WR
○ Isaiah Carter – LB
○ Terrence Davis – DL
○ Micah Brown – DB
○ Xavier Wilson – LB
○ Jordan Harris – OL
○ Kameron Lewis – WR
John Paul II Golden Warriors
The Golden Warriors enter this contest with a 2-1 record, winning both home games but struggling on the road. Ranked #183 in Georgia, John Paul II relies on disciplined execution and a solid running game to stay competitive.
○ 2025 Record: 2-1
○ National Rank: #9,975
○ State Rank (SC): #183
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Control the pace with their rushing attack while reducing turnovers against Bethesda’s aggressive defense.
Main Squad:
○ Aiden Matthews – QB
○ Jacob Ramirez – RB
○ Noah Williams – WR
○ Brandon Carter – WR
○ Ethan Foster – TE
○ Dylan Brooks – LB
○ Christian White – DB
○ Mason Taylor – OL
○ Hunter Green – DL
○ Jordan Phillips – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Academy | #4,678 | #281 (GA) | – | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 53 | 28 |
| John Paul II | #9,975 | #183 (SC) | #6 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 | .667 | 50 | 73 |
