The Cleburne County Tigers (0-1) host the Handley Tigers (1-1) in a Region 8 showdown Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Cleburne County High School in Heflin, AL. Both squads look to gain momentum in regional play, with Handley aiming to bounce back and Cleburne County seeking its first win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Handley (AL) @ Cleburne County (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cleburne County High School, Heflin, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Handley Tigers
Handley stands at 1-1 after splitting its first two games. Ranked #74 in Alabama and #8 in class, the Tigers have scored 52 points but given up 46, showing both offensive firepower and areas to improve defensively. This is an opportunity to reassert themselves as contenders.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #2,743
○ State Rank: #74 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Use their speed advantage, sustain offensive drives, and tighten defensive coverage.
Main Squad:
○ Shannon Johnson – QB
○ Jamari Davis – RB
○ Chris Thompson – WR
○ Elijah Brown – WR
○ Isaiah Johnson – LB
○ Marcus White – DB
○ Caleb Rogers – OL
○ Jordan Scott – DL
○ Cameron Foster – RB
○ Tyler Green – DB
Cleburne County Tigers
Cleburne County is 0-1 after dropping its opener on the road. Ranked #256 in Alabama and #45 in class, the Tigers have potential on offense but need to improve on defense after surrendering 27 points in their lone contest. Playing at home, they’ll aim to spark their season with an upset.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,246
○ State Rank: #256 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #45
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, capitalize on scoring chances, and keep Handley’s playmakers in check.
Main Squad:
○ Tyler Simmons – QB
○ Jordan Black – RB
○ Malik Harris – WR
○ Ethan Carter – WR
○ DeAndre Wilson – LB
○ Zachary Scott – DB
○ Chris Reynolds – OL
○ Brandon Kelly – DL
○ Anthony Morris – RB
○ Kaden Phillips – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handley | #2,743 | #74 (AL) | #8 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 50% | 52 | 46 |
| Cleburne County | #9,246 | #256 (AL) | #45 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 14 | 27 |
