The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a conference matchup as the Wellborn Panthers host the Pennington Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Wellborn High School in Anniston, AL, with both teams looking to gain an early edge in region play.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Pennington (Blountsville, AL) vs Wellborn (Anniston, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Wellborn High School, Anniston, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Pennington Tigers
The Tigers enter the matchup ranked #7,731 nationally, #208 in Alabama, and #29 in their class. Pennington opened the season with a 44-28 victory, showcasing offensive explosiveness but also revealing areas to improve defensively.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,731
○ State Rank: #208 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #29
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, early momentum, confident start
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage while keeping offensive rhythm
Wellborn Panthers
The Panthers come in ranked #7,707 nationally, #207 in Alabama, and #28 in their class. Making their season debut at home, Wellborn will rely on their disciplined defense and strong home-field support to contain Pennington’s attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,707
○ State Rank: #207 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #28
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, physical defense, motivated opener
○ Key to Win: Slow Pennington’s scoring pace and control field position
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Tigers | 7,731 | 208 (AL) | 29 | 1-0 | 44 | 28 |
| Wellborn Panthers | 7,707 | 207 (AL) | 28 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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