The Shelby County Wildcats will host the Sipsey Valley Bears in a Class 5A region showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 1-1, making this matchup a key early test to gain the upper hand in region standings.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Sipsey Valley Bears @ Shelby County Wildcats
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Shelby County High School, Columbiana, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Sipsey Valley Bears
The Bears opened the season with two high-scoring contests, splitting their first two games while tallying 87 points on offense. Their ability to finish drives and clean up defensive lapses will be crucial on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #7,239
○ State Rank: #191 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #37 (5A)
○ Key to Win: Rely on offensive firepower while limiting big plays defensively.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Green – RB
○ Tyler Davis – WR
○ Mason Carter – LB
○ Jordan White – DB
○ Elijah Brooks – OL
○ Xavier Moore – DL
○ Chris Allen – WR
○ Marcus Taylor – RB
○ Noah Williams – DB
○ Jaden Scott – LB
Shelby County Wildcats
The Wildcats are also 1-1, showing steady progress despite a narrow loss in Week 1. With a stingy defense and a ball-control offense, Shelby County will try to set the tone early in front of its home crowd.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #7,687
○ State Rank: #206 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #41 (5A)
○ Key to Win: Control the clock with the ground game and keep Sipsey Valley’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
○ Jamari Brown – QB
○ Malik Johnson – RB
○ Ethan Parker – WR
○ Caleb Lewis – LB
○ Jeremiah Scott – DB
○ Anthony Roberts – OL
○ Tyler Green – DL
○ Jordan King – WR
○ Mason Davis – RB
○ Isaiah Foster – LB
○ Chris Taylor – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipsey Valley | #7,239 | #191 | #37 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 87 | 74 |
| Shelby County | #7,687 | #206 | #41 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 |
