The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues as the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers host the St. Michael Catholic Cardinals on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. St. Michael enters with momentum after a strong opening win, while John Carroll Catholic looks to regroup at home following a tough start.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. Michael Catholic (Fairhope, AL) vs John Carroll Catholic (Birmingham, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: John Carroll Catholic High School, Birmingham, AL
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St. Michael Catholic Cardinals
The Cardinals come in ranked #1,899 nationally, #50 in Alabama, and #5 in their class. After opening the season with a 41-10 home win, St. Michael has confidence in their offensive firepower and defensive strength. They’ll aim to carry that momentum into Birmingham.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,899
○ State Rank: #50 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Strengths: Explosive scoring offense, strong defensive front, winning start
○ Key to Win: Set the tone early and prevent John Carroll from finding rhythm
John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are ranked #5,174 nationally, #143 in Alabama, and #31 in their class. John Carroll Catholic opened with a 51-7 road loss, but now return home eager to bounce back. Playing in front of their home crowd, they’ll look for defensive improvement and steadier execution.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #5,174
○ State Rank: #143 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #31
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, resilient roster, chance to rebound
○ Key to Win: Protect the ball and slow down St. Michael’s offensive tempo
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael Catholic Cardinals | 1,899 | 50 (AL) | 5 | 1-0 | 41 | 10 |
| John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers | 5,174 | 143 (AL) | 31 | 0-1 | 7 | 51 |
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