The Cross County Thunderbirds host the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the game unbeaten after strong opening wins, setting up an early-season showdown in Cherry Valley.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Palestine-Wheatley (AR) @ Cross County (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cross County High School, Cherry Valley, AR
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Palestine-Wheatley Patriots
Palestine-Wheatley opened the 2025 season with a dominant 49-8 victory, flashing offensive firepower and defensive strength. Ranked #168 in Arkansas, the Patriots look to carry that momentum on the road against a tougher opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #12,492
○ State Rank (AR): #168
○ Class Rank: #37
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high while forcing turnovers to limit Cross County’s scoring chances.
Main Squad:
○ Jaxon Carter – QB
○ Mason Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Reed – WR
○ Isaiah Brooks – WR
○ Hunter Thompson – LB
○ Landon Price – DB
○ Ethan Harris – OL
○ Colby Davis – DL
○ Brayden Ross – TE
○ Marcus Hall – LB
○ Gavin Scott – OL
Cross County Thunderbirds
Cross County opened its year with a 30-6 road win, leaning on a balanced attack and stout defense. Ranked inside the Arkansas top 150, the Thunderbirds will be tested at home by a confident Palestine-Wheatley squad.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #10,647
○ State Rank (AR): #147
○ Class Rank: #16
○ Key to Win: Establish the ground game early and use defensive pressure to control the pace.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Wright – QB
○ Dylan Reed – RB
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Jacob Hall – OL
○ Matthew Long – LB
○ Cole Bennett – DB
○ Tyler Mitchell – RB
○ Brandon Scott – DL
○ Ethan Price – WR
○ Ryan Foster – LB
○ Chase Henderson – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine-Wheatley | #12,492 | #168 (AR) | #37 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 49 | 8 |
| Cross County | #10,647 | #147 (AR) | #16 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 30 | 6 |
