The Banks Academy Jets will host the Bessemer Academy Rebels in a conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Birmingham, AL. Both teams enter at 0-2 and are determined to earn their first victory of the season in this early-season battle.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bessemer Academy (AL) @ Banks Academy (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Banks Academy, Birmingham, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bessemer Academy Rebels
The Rebels have struggled to open the season, allowing 88 points across their first two games. Ranked #10,369 nationally and #285 in Alabama, Bessemer Academy will need a much stronger defensive performance if they hope to slow down Banks Academy on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #10,369
○ State Rank: #285 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Strengthen defensive consistency and avoid turnovers to keep the Jets from controlling the pace.
Main Squad:
○ Jackson Miller – QB
○ Isaiah Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Brooks – WR
○ Tyler Green – WR
○ Mason Harris – TE
○ Ethan Carter – OL
○ Jordan Mitchell – DL
○ Tristan White – LB
○ Cameron Scott – DB
○ Noah Williams – RB
Banks Academy Jets
Banks Academy has also opened 0-2, giving up 75 points through their first two contests. Ranked #9,030 nationally and #244 in Alabama, the Jets have shown flashes of offensive promise with 30 points scored but must clean up mistakes to capitalize at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #9,030
○ State Rank: #244 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Key to Win: Execute better in the red zone and build defensive stops to limit Bessemer Academy’s scoring chances.
Main Squad:
○ Hunter Davis – QB
○ Malik Brown – RB
○ Elijah Carter – WR
○ Jaden Ellis – WR
○ Brandon Ross – TE
○ Marcus Allen – OL
○ Dylan Foster – DL
○ Cameron Reed – LB
○ Xavier King – DB
○ Landon Scott – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Academy | #10,369 | #285 (AL) | #5 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 14 | 88 |
| Banks Academy Jets | #9,030 | #244 (AL) | #4 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 30 | 75 |
