The Highland Rebels look to bounce back after a tough opening loss as they host the Brookland Bearcats in a non-conference matchup. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Hardy, Arkansas.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Brookland (AR) @ Highland (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Highland High School, Hardy, AR
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Brookland Bearcats
The Bearcats enter Week 2 with fresh legs, opening their 2025 season on the road against Highland. Ranked #6,597 nationally and #92 in Arkansas, Brookland is seeking to establish themselves early as a Class 23 sleeper. Strong defense and ball control will be their biggest assets.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,597
○ State Rank: #92 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Key to Win: Start fast offensively and contain Highland’s passing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Jackson Miller – QB
○ Caleb Foster – RB
○ Mason Wright – WR
○ Ethan Johnson – LB
○ Aiden Clark – DB
○ Hunter Davis – OL/DL
○ Logan Price – WR/DB
○ Carter Hayes – RB
○ Brady Allen – TE
○ Dylan Parker – DL
Highland Rebels
Highland looks to regroup after a 41-24 loss in their opener. Ranked #8,113 nationally and #115 in Arkansas, the Rebels will rely on their physical run game and home crowd energy to secure their first win of the season. Their defensive adjustments will be key against Brookland’s balanced attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,113
○ State Rank: #115 (AR)
○ Class Rank: #34
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and win the battle at the line of scrimmage.
Main Squad:
○ Tyler Forehand – QB
○ Blake Sanders – RB
○ Carson Green – WR
○ Jayden Moore – LB
○ Ryan Brooks – DB
○ Trevor Collins – OL
○ Chase Duncan – WR/DB
○ Eli Thompson – RB
○ Marcus Hill – TE/LB
○ Zachary Long – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland | #6,597 | #92 (AR) | #23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Highland | #8,113 | #115 (AR) | #34 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 24 | 41 |
