Bessemer Academy vs Monroe Academy (Alabama) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Monroe Academy Volunteers host the Bessemer Academy Rebels on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Monroe Academy in Monroeville, AL, with both teams looking to make an early-season statement.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Bessemer Academy (Bessemer, AL) vs Monroe Academy (Monroeville, AL)
  • Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Monroe Academy, Monroeville, AL
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Bessemer Academy Rebels

The Rebels come in ranked #10,373 nationally, #285 in Alabama, and #5 in their class. After a tough 46-6 loss in their opener, Bessemer Academy is aiming to regroup and establish consistency on both sides of the ball. Their defense will need to tighten up against a Monroe team that showed strong offensive efficiency.

  • 2025 Record: 0-1
  • National Rank: #10,373
  • State Rank: #285 (AL)
  • Class Rank: #5
  • Strengths: Experienced roster, motivated to rebound, defensive potential
  • Key to Win: Contain Monroe’s offense and avoid turnovers

Monroe Academy Volunteers

The Volunteers enter ranked #9,541 nationally, #262 in Alabama, and #3 in their class. Coming off a dominant 38-6 victory in their opener, Monroe Academy looks to carry that momentum into their home debut. Their balanced offense and disciplined defense have already proven effective early in the season.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0
  • National Rank: #9,541
  • State Rank: #262 (AL)
  • Class Rank: #3
  • Strengths: Balanced offense, home-field advantage, disciplined defense
  • Key to Win: Maintain offensive rhythm and limit defensive lapses

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Record PF PA
Bessemer Academy Rebels 10,373 285 (AL) 5 0-1 6 46
Monroe Academy Volunteers 9,541 262 (AL) 3 1-0 38 6
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