The 2025 high school football season continues with an early non-conference afternoon matchup as the St. James Performance Academy Strivers travel to take on Varsity Opponent on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM. For TSJPA, it’s the official start of their season, while Varsity Opponent looks to test themselves against a private powerhouse program.
Game Details
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Matchup: The St. James Performance Academy (VA) @ Varsity Opponent
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 2:00 PM
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Location: Varsity Opponent HS
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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The St. James Performance Academy Strivers
TSJPA begins its 2025 campaign looking to establish itself as a tough regional challenger. Known for a combination of athleticism and strong positional development, the Strivers are building a program that prepares athletes for both Friday nights and future opportunities.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: N/A
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State Rank (VA): N/A
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Key to Win: Execute early on offense, control time of possession, and use their speed to create mismatches.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Ellis – QB
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Marcus Carter – RB
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Anthony Greene – WR
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Isaiah Williams – LB
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Cameron Foster – DL
Varsity Opponent
Varsity Opponent enters this contest as the host program. With limited MaxPreps tracking, their roster and record history remain less detailed, but they are expected to provide a competitive test in front of their home crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-0 (untracked)
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Key to Win: Rely on physical play in the trenches, protect the football, and take advantage of home-field momentum in an early-season matchup.
Main Squad:
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Jalen Thomas – QB
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David Ruiz – RB
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Elijah Brown – WR
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Xavier Scott – DB
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Michael Lopez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | PF | PA |
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| TSJPA (VA) | N/A | N/A | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Varsity Opponent | N/A | N/A | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
