The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Pleasant Grove Spartans (Pleasant Grove, AL) visit the Jackson-Olin Mustangs (Birmingham, AL) on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham, featuring two Jefferson County programs eager to make an early-season statement.
Game Details
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Matchup: Pleasant Grove (AL) @ Jackson-Olin (AL)
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Date & Time: 8/28/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Jackson-Olin High School, Birmingham, AL
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Pleasant Grove Spartans
The Spartans opened their 2025 campaign with a tough 57-7 loss to McAdory. Despite the setback, Pleasant Grove remains determined to bounce back, led by standout athlete Amare Peterson, who led the team in rushing, receiving, and total yards in Week 1. Ranked #1,115 nationally and #33 in Alabama, the Spartans will need to clean up mistakes and control possession against Jackson-Olin’s physical defense.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #1,115
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State Rank (AL): #33
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Class Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Establish the run behind Peterson, sustain drives, and limit turnovers against a strong Mustangs defense.
Main Squad:
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Amare Peterson – RB/WR
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Kamron Wormley – WR/DB
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Jaylen Foster – QB
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Marcus Turner – LB
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Isaiah Jones – DB
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Tyrese Johnson – OL/DL
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Chris Matthews – RB
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Jaden Carter – DE
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Malik Ross – WR
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Darnell Simmons – FS
Jackson-Olin Mustangs
Jackson-Olin started the season in dominant fashion, shutting out Fairfield 24-0 on the road. Their defense held firm, and their offense looked balanced in the victory. Ranked #6,471 nationally and #178 in Alabama, the Mustangs now aim to carry their momentum into their home opener and move to 2-0.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #6,471
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State Rank (AL): #178
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Class Rank: #50
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Key to Win: Keep defensive intensity high, establish the ground game, and capitalize on Pleasant Grove’s struggles in pass protection.
Main Squad:
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Jamari Evans – QB
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Tyshawn Harris – RB
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Malik Henderson – WR
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Jordan Wallace – LB/DE
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Chris McKinney – DB
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Terrance Hall – OL/DL
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Xavier Bryant – WR/CB
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Jeremiah Scott – RB
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Antonio Davis – DL
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Caleb Foster – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Pleasant Grove | #1,115 | #33 (AL) | 0-1 |
| Jackson-Olin | #6,471 | #178 (AL) | 1-0 |
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