The 2025 high school football season rolls on with an interstate non-conference clash as the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints (Alexandria, VA) travel north to face the John Carroll Patriots (Bel Air, MD) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are opening their season under the lights, with SSSA aiming to make a statement on the road and John Carroll looking to protect home turf in their debut.
Game Details
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Matchup: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (VA) @ John Carroll (MD)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: John Carroll High School, Bel Air, MD
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints (Alexandria, VA)
The Saints open their 2025 campaign after a strong showing last season, entering with a #6,820 national ranking and #161 in Virginia. With speed on the edges and a balanced roster, SSSA will need poise on the road to upset a well-ranked John Carroll squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,820
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State Rank (VA): #161
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Key to Win: Play mistake-free football, control the tempo, and capitalize on defensive stops.
Main Squad
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Ethan Wallace – QB
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Malik Rivers – RB
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Noah Chambers – WR/DB
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Jameson Kelly – LB
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Tyrese Martin – DB/KR
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Chris Foster – OL/DL
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Owen Bailey – WR
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Jordan Scott – LB/TE
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Mason Turner – DB
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Andrew Bishop – OL
John Carroll Patriots (Bel Air, MD)
The Patriots kick off the 2025 season ranked #3,892 nationally and an impressive #52 in Maryland. After a solid campaign in 2024, John Carroll will look to establish its dominance early with a physical defense and a high-energy offense.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #3,892
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State Rank (MD): #52
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Key to Win: Use their size advantage in the trenches and lean on an experienced QB-WR duo to put pressure on the Saints’ secondary.
Main Squad
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Caleb Johnson – QB
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Xavier Ross – RB
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Landon Price – WR
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Jeremiah Lee – WR/DB
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Carter Simmons – LB
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Dominic Harris – DL
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Ryan Matthews – DB
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Hunter Clark – TE/LB
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Tyler Jenkins – OL/DL
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Jace Howard – DB/KR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes | #6,820 | #161 (VA) | 0-0 |
| John Carroll (MD) | #3,892 | #52 (MD) | 0-0 |
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