The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Long Rebels host the Dale County Warriors on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Long High School in Skipperville, AL, with both teams looking to secure their first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Dale County (Midland City, AL) vs Long (Skipperville, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Long High School, Skipperville, AL
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Dale County Warriors
The Warriors enter the matchup ranked #8,135 nationally, #220 in Alabama, and #37 in their class. After a 33-20 season-opening loss, Dale County will look to sharpen their defense and create more consistency on offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,135
○ State Rank: #220 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #37
○ Strengths: Athleticism, offensive playmakers, urgency to rebound
○ Key to Win: Minimize mistakes and improve defensive execution
Long Rebels
The Rebels come in ranked #9,186 nationally, #250 in Alabama, and #18 in their class. Following a 35-26 road loss, Long will aim to take advantage of their home opener by capitalizing on their offensive potential while cleaning up defensive lapses.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,186
○ State Rank: #250 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #18
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, offensive firepower, determined to rebound
○ Key to Win: Control the pace of play and limit Dale County’s explosive plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale County Warriors | 8,135 | 220 (AL) | 37 | 0-1 | 20 | 33 |
| Long Rebels | 9,186 | 250 (AL) | 18 | 0-1 | 26 | 35 |
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