The 2025 high school football season continues with a Mountain 7 District conference matchup as John Battle (Bristol, VA) travels to face Abingdon (VA) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Abingdon enters the season with high expectations and strong state ranking, while John Battle looks to start fresh and prove themselves against a district rival.
Game Details
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Matchup: John Battle Trojans @ Abingdon Falcons
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Abingdon High School, Abingdon, VA
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John Battle Trojans
The Trojans begin the 2025 season ranked #303 in Virginia with a tough road matchup to test their early-season grit. John Battle will need to execute cleanly and limit turnovers to keep pace with a talented Falcons squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 12,041
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State Rank (VA): 303
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Division Rank: 39
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Key to Win: Establish the running game and win the battle in the trenches to control tempo.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Aiden Mitchell – QB
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Carter Hayes – RB
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Mason Phillips – WR/DB
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Dylan Rogers – LB
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Landon Cox – WR
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Blake Hatcher – OL/DL
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Connor Fields – DB
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Ethan James – LB
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Logan Taylor – RB/DB
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Bryce Johnson – TE
Abingdon Falcons
Abingdon comes into the season with higher expectations, holding a state ranking of #149 in Virginia and #21 in division. The Falcons boast a balanced roster and home-field advantage at Falcon Stadium, giving them the upper hand in this conference opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 6,131
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State Rank (VA): 149
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Division Rank: 21
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Key to Win: Use their depth and versatility to control possession while pressuring John Battle’s passing game.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jackson Thomas – QB
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Caleb Stewart – RB
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Jaxon Mullins – WR
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Hunter Lawson – WR/DB
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Brody Wilson – LB
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Eli Ferguson – OL/DL
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Chase Vaughn – DB
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Wyatt Collins – TE
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Nolan Barrett – LB
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Ashton Reed – RB/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| John Battle | 12,041 | 303 (VA) | 39 | 0-0 |
| Abingdon | 6,131 | 149 (VA) | 21 | 0-0 |
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