The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Andalusia Bulldogs host the Hillcrest Jaguars on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Andalusia High School in Andalusia, AL, with both teams looking to bounce back after season-opening losses.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hillcrest (Evergreen, AL) vs Andalusia (Andalusia, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Andalusia High School, Andalusia, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hillcrest Jaguars
The Jaguars enter the matchup ranked #5,808 nationally, #159 in Alabama, and #20 in their class. After falling 34-20 in their opener, Hillcrest will aim to clean up mistakes and rely on their balanced offense to stay competitive against a strong Andalusia team.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #5,808
○ State Rank: #159 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, competitive playstyle, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Reduce turnovers and control time of possession
Andalusia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs come in ranked #1,656 nationally, #44 in Alabama, and #6 in their class. Andalusia fell 31-10 in their opener but remains a formidable opponent with both experience and home-field advantage. They’ll look to spark their offense early and rely on a physical defense to bounce back.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,656
○ State Rank: #44 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, physical defense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive momentum and limit Hillcrest’s scoring chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Jaguars | 5,808 | 159 (AL) | 20 | 0-1 | 20 | 34 |
| Andalusia Bulldogs | 1,656 | 44 (AL) | 6 | 0-1 | 10 | 31 |
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