England vs Drew Central (Arkansas) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The Drew Central Pirates look to bounce back from a tough road loss as they host the England Lions, who opened their season with a convincing win. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Monticello, Arkansas.

Game Details

○ Matchup: England (AR) @ Drew Central (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Drew Central High School, Monticello, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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England Lions

England started strong with a 33-14 home victory and now looks to carry that momentum on the road. Ranked #10,550 nationally and #145 in Arkansas, the Lions rely on speed and balance to control games.

○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #10,550
○ State Rank: #145 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #14
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm while forcing turnovers to disrupt Drew Central’s game plan.

Main Squad:
○ Jayden Wilson – QB
○ Malik Turner – RB
○ Isaiah Johnson – WR
○ Cameron Reed – LB
○ Darius Moore – DB
○ Anthony Clark – OL
○ Tyrese Brown – DL
○ Jordan Matthews – WR/DB
○ Kaleb Harris – TE
○ Michael Scott – LB

Drew Central Pirates

Drew Central dropped its season opener 42-14 on the road but will look to rebound in front of its home fans. Ranked #11,789 nationally and #158 in Arkansas, the Pirates will try to sharpen their defense while finding consistency on offense.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,789
○ State Rank: #158 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #34
○ Key to Win: Slow down England’s playmakers and establish a strong rushing attack to control the tempo.

Main Squad:
○ Ethan Carter – QB
○ Marcus Allen – RB
○ Caleb Robinson – WR
○ Hunter James – LB
○ Xavier Smith – DB
○ Logan Davis – OL
○ Brandon Hall – DL
○ Chris Johnson – WR/DB
○ Noah Thompson – TE
○ Damien Brooks – LB

Rankings & Records

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