Long vs Samson (Alabama) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

High School Football

Two Wiregrass programs meet in an important Class 2A region battle as Long High School travels to take on Samson on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Tigers will try to remain unbeaten at home, while the Rebels look to secure their first win of the season.

Game Details

Matchup: Long Rebels @ Samson Tigers
Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Samson High School, Samson, AL
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Long Rebels

Long enters at 0-2 after a challenging start to the season, scoring just 26 points while giving up 60. The Rebels will need to establish offensive balance and reduce mistakes to find success against an energized Samson squad.

2025 Record: 0-2
National Rank: #9,192
State Rank: #250 (AL)
Class Rank: #18 (2A)
Key to Win: Create turnovers and sustain long drives to control tempo.

Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Jayden Carter – WR
○ Marcus Allen – LB
○ Jordan White – DB
○ Elijah Brooks – OL
○ Tyler Davis – DL
○ Chris Taylor – WR
○ Noah Williams – RB
○ Jaden Scott – DB
○ Mason Green – LB

Samson Tigers

Samson is 1-0 after a convincing 44-20 win in their opener. The Tigers have momentum and will look to protect their home field with a strong rushing attack and disciplined defense.

2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: #13,140
State Rank: #381 (AL)
Class Rank: #51 (2A)
Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and wear down Long’s defense with the run game.

Main Squad:
○ Ethan Williams – QB
○ Malik Johnson – RB
○ Tyler Davis – WR
○ Caleb Brown – LB
○ Jeremiah Scott – DB
○ Anthony Roberts – OL
○ Jordan King – DL
○ Mason Taylor – WR
○ Isaiah Foster – RB
○ Jaden Moore – LB
○ Chris Harris – DB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Overall Home Away Win % PF PA
Long #9,192 #250 #18 0-2 0-1 0-1 .000 26 60
Samson #13,140 #381 #51 1-0 1-0 0-0 1.000 44 20