The 2025 high school football season brings a non-conference showdown as East Rankin Academy (MS) travels to face Southern Academy (AL). Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Greensboro, AL. Both teams have shown early promise, with the Patriots looking to stay unbeaten and the Cougars eager to build on their momentum.
Game Details
○ Matchup: East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) @ Southern Academy (Greensboro, AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Southern Academy, Greensboro, AL
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East Rankin Academy Patriots
The Patriots are off to a perfect 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 91-18 with dominant play on both sides of the ball. Ranked #8,886 nationally and #210 in Mississippi, East Rankin brings momentum into this cross-state test.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #8,886
○ State Rank (MS): #210
○ Class Rank: #17
○ Key to Win: Keep their offense rolling while using defensive pressure to disrupt Southern Academy’s rhythm.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Mitchell – QB
○ Brayden Foster – RB
○ Malik Johnson – WR
○ Colby Davis – WR
○ Logan Carter – OL
○ Isaiah Moore – DL
○ Mason Allen – LB
○ Hunter Brooks – DB
○ Jordan Ellis – RB
○ Caleb Wright – TE
Southern Academy Cougars
The Cougars enter 1-1, having bounced back from a home loss with a convincing road victory. Ranked #11,422 nationally and #320 in Alabama, Southern Academy has scored 60 points in two games while giving up just 21, showing balance on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #11,422
○ State Rank (AL): #320
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Take advantage of home-field energy and sustain long offensive drives to slow East Rankin’s pace.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Parker – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Carter Williams – WR
○ Tyler Grant – WR
○ Dylan Carter – OL
○ Levi Thompson – DL
○ Aiden Hall – LB
○ Connor Hayes – DB
○ Caleb Foster – RB
○ Matthew Allen – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rankin Academy | #8,886 (MS) | #210 (MS) | #17 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 91 | 18 |
| Southern Academy | #11,422 (AL) | #320 (AL) | #7 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 50% | 60 | 21 |
