The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a marquee region matchup as Oneonta travels to Cherokee County. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Centre, AL. Both teams have early momentum, with the Redskins looking to remain undefeated and the Warriors aiming to defend their home field.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Oneonta (AL) @ Cherokee County (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cherokee County High School, Centre, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Oneonta Redskins
The Redskins are off to a perfect 1-0 start after a dominant 58-13 season-opening victory. Ranked #5,093 nationally and #139 in Alabama, Oneonta showcased offensive firepower and a strong defensive effort. They’ll look to stay sharp against a tough road opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,093
○ State Rank (AL): #139
○ Class Rank: #18
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo while limiting Cherokee County’s ability to control the clock.
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
Cherokee County Warriors
The Warriors sit at 1-1, bouncing back from a narrow road loss with a home win. Ranked #1,881 nationally and #50 in Alabama, Cherokee County has shown balance, scoring 33 points while holding opponents to 24 through two games. Playing at home, they’ll look to slow Oneonta’s high-powered offense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,881
○ State Rank (AL): #50
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and establish their running game to dictate the pace.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | #5,093 | #139 (AL) | #18 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 58 | 13 |
| Cherokee County | #1,881 | #50 (AL) | #4 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 50% | 33 | 24 |
