The Southside Southerners (Batesville, AR) host the Harrisburg Hornets in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Southside looks to stay unbeaten after a dominant opening win, while Harrisburg seeks to regroup following a tough Week 1 loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Harrisburg (AR) @ Southside (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Southside High School, Batesville, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Harrisburg Hornets
Harrisburg opened its season with a 30-6 home loss, struggling offensively while giving up big plays on defense. Ranked outside the Arkansas top 150, the Hornets must improve execution and consistency to pull off an upset on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,693
○ State Rank (AR): #171
○ Class Rank: #39
○ Key to Win: Protect the football, sustain drives, and tighten defensive coverage against Southside’s passing game.
Main Squad:
○ Aiden Walker – QB
○ Mason Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Brooks – WR
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Hunter Lewis – LB
○ Colton Reed – DB
○ Ethan Scott – OL
○ Gavin Price – DL
○ Jace Thompson – TE
○ Carter Hall – LB
○ Brayden Ross – OL
Southside Southerners
Southside impressed in its opener with a 35-8 road win, flashing balance on both sides of the ball. Ranked #30 in Arkansas, the Southerners will look to build on that momentum as they return home for their season debut in front of their fans.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,090
○ State Rank (AR): #30
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Key to Win: Continue balanced offensive play, maintain defensive pressure, and avoid costly penalties.
Main Squad:
○ Carter Wilson – QB
○ Dylan Hughes – RB
○ Isaiah Miller – WR
○ Trevor James – WR
○ Colby Parker – LB
○ Jace Foster – DB
○ Tyler Hall – OL
○ Mason Clark – DL
○ Eli Turner – TE
○ Jordan Hayes – LB
○ Braylon Scott – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | #12,693 | #171 (AR) | #39 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 6 | 30 |
| Southside | #2,090 | #30 (AR) | #4 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 35 | 8 |
