The Gaylesville Trojans (1-0) host the Valley Head Tigers (1-1) in a Region 7 matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Gaylesville, Alabama. Both teams enter with momentum, setting the stage for a competitive early-season clash.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Valley Head (AL) @ Gaylesville (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Gaylesville High School, Gaylesville, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Valley Head Tigers
The Tigers enter at 1-1, splitting their first two games while being outscored 44-33 overall. Ranked #318 in Alabama and #22 in class, Valley Head has shown flashes of strong play but will need consistency to take down an unbeaten Gaylesville team on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #11,409
○ State Rank (AL): #318
○ Class Rank: #22
○ Key to Win: Limit defensive breakdowns, establish a steady rushing attack, and control time of possession.
Main Squad:
○ Cameron Hall – QB
○ Tyrese Johnson – RB
○ Malik Green – WR
○ Jordan Ellis – WR/DB
○ Isaiah Parker – RB/LB
○ Jalen Brooks – TE/DE
○ Chris Taylor – OL/DL
○ Aaron Foster – LB
○ Keon Davis – DB
○ Marcus Reed – WR
Gaylesville Trojans
The Trojans opened the season with a dominant 30-6 road win, immediately proving they are a team to watch. Ranked #376 in Alabama and #41 in class, Gaylesville has a balanced roster capable of making noise in region play. Returning home, they’ll look to ride momentum to a 2-0 start.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,024
○ State Rank (AL): #376
○ Class Rank: #41
○ Key to Win: Continue defensive dominance, establish early offensive rhythm, and use home-field advantage to keep Valley Head off balance.
Main Squad:
○ Jayden Carter – QB
○ Malik Brown – RB
○ Ethan Johnson – WR
○ Kaden Hill – WR
○ Darius Jackson – LB
○ Trey Wilson – RB/DB
○ Logan Adams – OL/DL
○ Jamal Robinson – DB
○ Xavier Martin – LB
○ Cole Matthews – TE/DE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Head Tigers | #11,409 | #318 (AL) | #22 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 50% | 33 | 44 |
| Gaylesville Trojans | #13,024 | #376 (AL) | #41 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 30 | 6 |
