The Marengo Panthers return home to host the Fruitdale Pirates in a Region 1 clash. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Dixons Mills, AL. Both teams are looking to make a statement, with Fruitdale seeking its first win and Marengo aiming to move above .500.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Fruitdale (AL) @ Marengo (Dixons Mills, AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Marengo High School, Dixons Mills, AL
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Fruitdale Pirates
The Pirates are 0-2 after a slow start to the season, scoring just 8 points while giving up 41. Ranked #13,625 nationally and #394 in Alabama, Fruitdale must find offensive rhythm to stay competitive in this road contest.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #13,625
○ State Rank (AL): #394
○ Class Rank: #48
○ Key to Win: Establish early offensive momentum and capitalize on turnovers to keep pressure on Marengo.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Mitchell – QB
○ Brayden Foster – RB
○ Malik Johnson – WR
○ Colby Davis – WR
○ Logan Carter – OL
○ Isaiah Moore – DL
○ Mason Allen – LB
○ Hunter Brooks – DB
○ Jordan Ellis – RB
○ Caleb Wright – TE
Marengo Panthers
The Panthers sit at 1-1 after splitting their first two games, scoring 22 points and allowing 51. Ranked #13,297 nationally and #386 in Alabama, Marengo will lean on its defense and ground attack to take control at home.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #13,297
○ State Rank (AL): #386
○ Class Rank: #43
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with a strong run game and tighten defensive coverage against big plays.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Parker – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Carter Williams – WR
○ Tyler Grant – WR
○ Dylan Carter – OL
○ Levi Thompson – DL
○ Aiden Hall – LB
○ Connor Hayes – DB
○ Caleb Foster – RB
○ Matthew Allen – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale | #13,625 | #394 (AL) | #48 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 8 | 41 |
| Marengo | #13,297 | #386 (AL) | #43 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 50% | 22 | 51 |
