The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues Friday as Macon-East Montgomery Academy travels to Tuscaloosa to take on North River Christian in a region showdown. Kickoff is set for September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at North River Christian High School. Both teams are seeking momentum early in the season, with the Knights looking to climb above .500 and the Chargers searching for their first win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Macon-East Montgomery Academy (AL) @ North River Christian (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: North River Christian High School, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights
The Knights enter at 1-1, having earned a strong home win but still seeking their first region victory. With 74 points scored across two games, their offense has shown flashes of explosiveness. To secure a road win, Macon-East must limit defensive lapses and establish control early.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: —
○ State Rank (AL): —
○ Class Rank: —
○ Key to Win: Stay disciplined on defense and lean on their balanced offensive attack.
Main Squad:
○ Carter Williams – QB
○ Jalen Brown – RB
○ Mason Scott – WR
○ Eli Thompson – WR
○ Logan Hughes – OL
○ Colby Davis – DL
○ Hunter Allen – LB
○ Isaiah Moore – DB
○ Caleb Foster – RB
○ Tyler Grant – TE
North River Christian Chargers
The Chargers are 0-2 after a difficult start, struggling on both sides of the ball and being outscored 130-0. With both losses coming in region play, this game is critical for them to regroup and find confidence at home. Defense and ball control will be essential if they hope to pull the upset.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: —
○ State Rank (AL): —
○ Class Rank: —
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish a running game, and avoid giving up explosive plays early.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Johnson – QB
○ Brayden Carter – RB
○ Michael Smith – WR
○ Jordan Ellis – WR
○ Noah Williams – OL
○ Dylan Parker – DL
○ Levi Thompson – LB
○ Cameron White – DB
○ Isaiah Reed – RB
○ Matthew Allen – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-East Montgomery Academy | — | — | — | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 50% | 74 | 64 |
| North River Christian | — | — | — | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 0 | 130 |
