The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Georgiana Panthers host the Ariton Purple Cats on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Georgiana High School in Georgiana, AL, with both teams looking to gain momentum in the early part of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ariton (Ariton, AL) vs Georgiana (Georgiana, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Georgiana High School, Georgiana, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ariton Purple Cats
The Purple Cats enter the matchup ranked #6,226 nationally, #171 in Alabama, and #8 in their class. Starting their season on the road, Ariton will look to establish offensive rhythm while leaning on their athletic defense to slow down Georgiana.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,226
○ State Rank: #171 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Defensive quickness, athleticism, fresh start to season
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Georgiana Panthers
The Panthers come in ranked #9,222 nationally, #254 in Alabama, and #12 in their class. After dropping their opener 34-6, Georgiana will aim to bounce back at home. Their success depends on cleaning up mistakes and finding more balance on offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,222
○ State Rank: #254 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, motivated to rebound, physical playstyle
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and execute consistently on both sides of the ball
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton Purple Cats | 6,226 | 171 (AL) | 8 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgiana Panthers | 9,222 | 254 (AL) | 12 | 0-1 | 6 | 34 |
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