The Houston County Lions (1-1) host the Ariton Purple Cats (1-0) in a key Alabama conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Houston County High School in Columbia, AL. Both teams aim to gain an early edge in regional play.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ariton (AL) @ Houston County (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Houston County High School, Columbia, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ariton Purple Cats
Ariton opened the season with an impressive road win, defeating its opponent 44-13. Ranked #171 in Alabama and #8 in class, the Purple Cats bring strong momentum into their first conference game. They’ll look to maintain their explosive offensive form on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,228
○ State Rank: #171 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Keep the offensive tempo high and pressure Houston County’s defense early.
Main Squad:
○ Weston Jones – QB
○ Tyler McCoy – RB
○ Jayden Foster – WR
○ Chris Palmer – WR
○ Isaiah Bennett – LB
○ Marcus Grant – DB
○ Eli Robinson – OL
○ Jordan Taylor – DL
○ Cameron Adams – DB
○ Kaleb Lewis – TE
Houston County Lions
The Lions enter at 1-1, with a home win balanced by a tough road loss. Ranked #325 in Alabama, Houston County must tighten its defense after allowing 62 points in two games. With home-field advantage, the Lions are eager to hand Ariton its first defeat.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #11,546
○ State Rank: #325 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #36
○ Key to Win: Protect the football, control time of possession, and limit Ariton’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
○ Landon Carter – QB
○ Jamal Harris – RB
○ Xavier King – WR
○ Elijah Moore – WR
○ Antonio Davis – LB
○ Caleb Bryant – DB
○ Hunter Cole – OL
○ Darius Thompson – DL
○ Jaylen Scott – RB
○ Brandon Reed – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton | #6,228 | #171 (AL) | #8 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 44 | 13 |
| Houston Co. | #11,546 | #325 (AL) | #36 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 50% | 36 | 62 |
