Two Birmingham-area rivals meet in a crucial region matchup as John Carroll Catholic hosts Carver Birmingham on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Cavaliers are looking to secure their first win of the season, while the Rams prepare to open their campaign.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Carver Birmingham Rams @ John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: John Carroll Catholic High School, Birmingham, AL
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Carver Birmingham Rams
Carver Birmingham opens its season with a tough road test against a familiar city rival. The Rams will lean on athleticism and fresh energy as they try to spoil the Cavaliers’ homecoming and start their year 1-0.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,436
○ State Rank: #196 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #38
○ Key to Win: Establish the run early and pressure the quarterback defensively.
Main Squad:
○ Jamari Williams – QB
○ DeAndre Johnson – RB
○ Malik Carter – WR
○ Jordan Smith – LB
○ Isaiah Brown – DB
○ Xavier Taylor – OL
○ Caleb Robinson – DL
○ Jalen Harris – WR
○ Marcus Allen – LB
○ Elijah Foster – DB
○ Terrence Moore – RB
John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are off to an 0-2 start, giving up 100 points in their first two games. Playing at home, John Carroll will look to fix defensive lapses and use their passing game to keep pace with Carver’s athletic attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #5,172
○ State Rank: #143 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #31
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays on defense and sustain long offensive drives.
Main Squad:
○ Michael Thompson – QB
○ Anthony Green – RB
○ Chris Jackson – WR
○ Tyler Brooks – WR
○ Jeremiah White – LB
○ Caleb Johnson – DB
○ Mason Wright – OL
○ Jordan Davis – DL
○ Isaiah Moore – RB
○ Cameron Scott – DB
○ Jaden Taylor – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Birmingham | #7,436 | #196 | #38 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| John Carroll Catholic | #5,172 | #143 | #31 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 35 | 100 |
