The 2025 Alabama high school football season features a Highway 49 North rivalry as Reeltown travels to Horseshoe Bend for a key region matchup. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in New Site, AL. With the Rebels looking to bounce back and the Generals seeking their first win, this contest carries early-season playoff implications.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Reeltown (AL) @ Horseshoe Bend (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Horseshoe Bend High School, New Site, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Reeltown Rebels
The Rebels come into this matchup at 1-1, with a strong home win but a setback on the road. Ranked #2,307 nationally and #62 in Alabama, Reeltown has proven they can score points with 55 in two games. To keep their playoff push on track, they’ll need to control the pace and eliminate mistakes.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #2,307
○ State Rank (AL): #62
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Establish dominance in the trenches and keep Horseshoe Bend’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Mitchell – QB
○ Brayden Foster – RB
○ Malik Johnson – WR
○ Colby Davis – WR
○ Logan Carter – OL
○ Mason Allen – DL
○ Isaiah Moore – LB
○ Hunter Brooks – DB
○ Jordan Ellis – RB
○ Caleb Wright – TE
Horseshoe Bend Generals
The Generals enter 0-2, having struggled defensively by giving up 106 points through two games. Ranked #10,749 nationally and #298 in Alabama, Horseshoe Bend has shown flashes offensively with 52 points scored but will need a complete game to upset the Rebels.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #10,749
○ State Rank (AL): #298
○ Class Rank: #26
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays, control time of possession, and protect the football to stay competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeltown | #2,307 | #62 (AL) | #1 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 50% | 55 | 41 |
| Horseshoe Bend | #10,749 | #298 (AL) | #26 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 52 | 106 |
