Waterloo vs Cherokee (Alabama) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The Cherokee Indians will host the Waterloo Cougars in a Class 1A region matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Waterloo comes in unbeaten after a strong defensive showing in its opener, while Cherokee is searching for its first win of the season.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Waterloo Cougars @ Cherokee Indians
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cherokee High School, Cherokee, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Waterloo Cougars

Waterloo opened its season with a 24-8 win, displaying a disciplined defense and balanced offense. The Cougars will look to stay perfect as they hit the road for the first time this year.

○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,960
○ State Rank: #408 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #57 (1A)
○ Key to Win: Keep defensive intensity high and control the line of scrimmage.

Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Jayden Carter – WR
○ Marcus Allen – LB
○ Jordan White – DB
○ Elijah Brooks – OL
○ Tyler Green – DL
○ Chris Taylor – WR
○ Noah Williams – RB
○ Jaden Scott – DB
○ Mason Harris – LB

Cherokee Indians

The Indians are 0-2 after a tough start, allowing 78 points while scoring just 24. Playing at home, Cherokee will need to clean up mistakes and execute more consistently on offense to avoid falling further behind in region play.

○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #13,773
○ State Rank: #402 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #52 (1A)
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers and find offensive rhythm to stay competitive late.

Main Squad:
○ Ethan Williams – QB
○ Malik Johnson – RB
○ Tyler Davis – WR
○ Caleb Brown – LB
○ Jeremiah Scott – DB
○ Anthony Roberts – OL
○ Jordan King – DL
○ Mason Taylor – WR
○ Isaiah Foster – RB
○ Jaden Moore – LB
○ Chris Harris – DB

Rankings & Records

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