The Episcopal Wildcats (0-0) host the Bearden Bears (0-0) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The season opener at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, Arkansas, will set the tone for both teams as they begin their 2025 campaigns.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bearden (AR) @ Episcopal (Little Rock, AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Episcopal Collegiate School, Little Rock, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bearden Bears
Bearden opens the 2025 season ranked #12,417 nationally and #167 in Arkansas. The Bears look to improve their standing this fall with a roster that combines youth and returning experience. A solid start on the road could give them momentum for the rest of the year.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #12,417
○ State Rank (AR): #167
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Key to Win: Play physical at the line of scrimmage and control the tempo against Episcopal’s spread attack.
Main Squad:
○ Jamal Carter – QB
○ Brayden Wilson – RB
○ Caleb Thomas – WR
○ Marcus Allen – WR
○ Derrick Johnson – OL
○ Jordan Harris – DL
○ Jace Mitchell – LB
○ Cameron Lewis – DB
○ Tyrese Scott – RB
○ Landon Parker – DB
Episcopal Wildcats
Episcopal begins the new season with a chance to showcase growth at home. Ranked #12,709 nationally and #172 in Arkansas, the Wildcats are eager to make a statement in their opener and lean on their speed and athleticism to spark big plays.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #12,709
○ State Rank (AR): #172
○ Class Rank: #40
○ Key to Win: Use offensive versatility to create mismatches and protect home field.
Main Squad:
○ Evan Williams – QB
○ Isaiah Robinson – RB
○ Noah Clark – WR
○ Peyton Davis – WR
○ Anthony Brown – OL
○ Cameron Johnson – DL
○ Tyler Green – LB
○ Malik Foster – DB
○ Jordan White – RB
○ Chase Thompson – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearden | #12,417 | #167 | #20 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Episcopal | #12,709 | #172 | #40 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
