The Carlisle Bison host the Palmer Dragons (Marks, MS) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Carlisle looks to build on its dominant opening win, while Palmer hopes to bounce back after dropping its season opener on the road.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Palmer (MS) @ Carlisle (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Carlisle High School, Carlisle, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Palmer Dragons
Palmer opened the season with a tough 30-14 loss on the road, showing flashes of offensive potential but struggling defensively. The Dragons now travel to Arkansas for a chance to reset and secure their first win of 2025.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,467
○ State Rank (MS): #252
○ Class Rank: #33
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive containment, avoid turnovers, and lean on playmakers to spark big plays.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Smith – QB
○ Caleb Johnson – RB
○ Isaiah Brown – WR
○ Malik Thompson – WR
○ Carter Green – LB
○ Jalen Harris – DB
○ Marcus White – OL
○ Tyler Evans – DL
○ Ethan Carter – WR
○ Cameron Brooks – LB
○ Noah Reed – TE
Carlisle Bison
Carlisle kicked off the season with a 27-6 road victory, powered by a dominant defense and a balanced offense. Ranked inside the state’s top 3 for their class, the Bison return home with confidence and momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,273
○ State Rank (AR): #102
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Continue defensive dominance while controlling tempo with an efficient rushing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Landon Davis – QB
○ Brayden Miller – RB
○ Colton Harris – WR
○ Jace Robinson – WR
○ Hunter Lewis – LB
○ Eli Parker – DB
○ Mason Turner – OL
○ Caleb Bryant – DL
○ Gavin Ross – TE
○ Tyler Johnson – LB
○ Luke Daniels – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | #11,467 | #252 (MS) | #33 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0% | 14 | 30 |
| Carlisle | #7,273 | #102 (AR) | #3 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 27 | 6 |
