The Southern Choctaw Indians will host the Shields Panthers in a conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Gilbertown, AL. Southern Choctaw looks to remain unbeaten, while Shields hopes to rebound from a tough road loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Shields (AL) @ Southern Choctaw (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Southern Choctaw High School, Gilbertown, AL
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Shields Panthers
Shields enters at 1-1, picking up a home win but struggling in its first road game. Ranked #13,811 nationally and #404 in Alabama, the Panthers have scored 36 points while allowing 60, showing they will need stronger defensive execution to upset Southern Choctaw.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #13,811
○ State Rank: #404 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #54
○ Key to Win: Eliminate defensive breakdowns and sustain long drives to control the tempo.
Main Squad:
○ Jackson Miller – QB
○ Isaiah Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Brooks – WR
○ Tyler Green – WR
○ Mason Harris – TE
○ Ethan Carter – OL
○ Jordan Mitchell – DL
○ Tristan White – LB
○ Cameron Scott – DB
○ Noah Williams – RB
Southern Choctaw Indians
The Indians opened the season with a dominant 31-6 road win, setting the tone with physical play on both sides of the ball. Ranked #11,974 nationally and #343 in Alabama, Southern Choctaw will look to ride that momentum in their home opener.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,974
○ State Rank: #343 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #29
○ Key to Win: Lean on defensive strength and control the line of scrimmage to dictate the pace of play.
Main Squad:
○ Hunter Davis – QB
○ Malik Brown – RB
○ Elijah Carter – WR
○ Jaden Ellis – WR
○ Brandon Ross – TE
○ Marcus Allen – OL
○ Dylan Foster – DL
○ Cameron Reed – LB
○ Xavier King – DB
○ Landon Scott – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields Panthers | #13,811 | #404 (AL) | #54 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 36 | 60 |
| Southern Choctaw Indians | #11,974 | #343 (AL) | #29 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 31 | 6 |
