The 2025 high school football season heats up with a massive non-conference showdown as Thompson (Alabaster, AL) travels to face Grayson (Loganville, GA) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This matchup features two nationally ranked programs, each looking to cement their dominance early in the season. With both teams off to strong starts, fans can expect a high-intensity battle between Alabama’s powerhouse Warriors and Georgia’s top-ranked Rams.
Game Details
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Matchup: Thompson (AL) @ Grayson (GA)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Grayson High School (Loganville, GA)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Thompson Warriors (Alabaster, AL)
The Thompson Warriors come into this matchup 1-0 after opening the season with a 37-6 win, showing both offensive balance and defensive strength. Ranked #23 nationally and #1 in Alabama, the Warriors are once again led by standout quarterback Trent Seaborn, one of the nation’s premier passers. Their offense is explosive, averaging 419 total yards per game, and will look to push Grayson’s defense to the limit.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #23
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State Rank (AL): #1
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Key to Win: Control the passing game with Seaborn’s accuracy and prevent Grayson from dominating on the ground.
Main Squad:
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Trent Seaborn – QB
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RJ Evans – RB
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Pryce Lewis – WR
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Ethan Black – WR
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Noah Streeter – LB
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Chauncy Alo – DL
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Tyler McClain – DB
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Jordan Williams – OL
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Cameron Hale – WR/DB
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Xavier Ford – DL
Grayson Rams (Loganville, GA)
Grayson enters this contest with a 2-0 record, including a dominant 51-3 win over Collins Hill, proving why they are ranked #4 nationally and the top team in Georgia. The Rams feature a balanced attack, led by quarterback Travis Burgess, who already has multiple touchdown passes this season. Grayson averages nearly 500 total yards per game, with a powerful rushing attack (335 yards per game) that will challenge Thompson’s defensive front.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #4
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State Rank (GA): #1
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early and force Thompson’s defense to stay on the field, while using Burgess to keep the secondary honest.
Main Squad:
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Travis Burgess – QB
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Brandon Gray – RB
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Dawson Quarterman – WR
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Cameron Jones – LB
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Malik Henderson – DB
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Tyrese Jackson – WR/DB
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Evan Carter – OL
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Jordan McClain – DL
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Marcus Allen – RB
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Jaden Thomas – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Thompson | #23 | #1 (AL) | 1-0 |
| Grayson | #4 | #1 (GA) | 2-0 |
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