The St. Michael Catholic Cardinals (2-0) host the W.S. Neal Eagles (1-0) in a Region 1 showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Fairhope, Alabama. Both teams are unbeaten, setting the stage for an early-season conference battle under the lights.
Game Details
○ Matchup: W.S. Neal (AL) @ St. Michael Catholic (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: St. Michael Catholic High School, Fairhope, AL
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W.S. Neal Eagles
The Eagles opened the season in dominant fashion, blanking their opponent 51-0 at home. With momentum on their side, they’ll need to match up against one of the state’s top-ranked private school programs in St. Michael Catholic.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,732
○ State Rank (AL): #129
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Key to Win: Lean on their ground game, control the clock, and keep the Cardinals’ explosive offense off the field.
Main Squad:
○ James Carter – QB
○ Malik Thompson – RB
○ Isaiah Brown – WR
○ Colby Johnson – WR/DB
○ Jalen Adams – RB/LB
○ Trent Wilson – TE/DE
○ Marcus Green – OL/DL
○ Tyler Simmons – LB
○ David Foster – DB
○ Jordan Lee – DL
St. Michael Catholic Cardinals
The Cardinals enter at 2-0, boasting a balanced attack that has scored 90 points in two games. Ranked among the top 60 teams in Alabama, St. Michael Catholic will look to stay unbeaten in region play behind their high-powered offense.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #1,900
○ State Rank (AL): #51
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive rhythm, win the turnover battle, and apply pressure on Neal’s passing game.
Main Squad:
○ Luke Richards – QB
○ Jeremiah Scott – RB
○ Elijah Grant – WR
○ Cameron Davis – WR/DB
○ Hunter Wells – RB/LB
○ Dylan Carter – TE/DE
○ Isaiah Moore – OL/DL
○ Nathan Hill – LB
○ Aaron Bennett – DB
○ Chase Parker – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.S. Neal Eagles | #4,732 | #129 (AL) | #15 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 51 | 0 |
| St. Michael Catholic | #1,900 | #51 (AL) | #5 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 90 | 38 |
