The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a marquee region clash as Tuscaloosa Academy travels to face Aliceville. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Aliceville High School. Both teams enter undefeated, setting the stage for an early-season battle with playoff implications.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Tuscaloosa Academy (Tuscaloosa, AL) @ Aliceville (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Aliceville High School, Aliceville, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tuscaloosa Academy Knights
The Knights are 2-0 after strong wins at home and on the road, outscoring opponents 51-14. Ranked #4,856 nationally and #131 in Alabama, Tuscaloosa Academy has shown a balanced attack and a stingy defense, making them a serious contender in the region.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #4,856
○ State Rank (AL): #131
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Continue to dominate defensively while maintaining offensive efficiency against Aliceville’s speed.
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
Aliceville Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets opened their season with a 68-8 blowout victory, showcasing explosive offensive firepower. Ranked #7,327 nationally and #194 in Alabama, Aliceville has a chance to prove themselves against a top regional opponent in their home debut.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,327
○ State Rank (AL): #194
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Rely on their high-scoring offense and use home-field advantage to challenge Tuscaloosa Academy’s defense.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Academy | #4,856 | #131 (AL) | #3 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 51 | 14 |
| Aliceville | #7,327 | #194 (AL) | #11 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 68 | 8 |
