The Sparkman Senators (Harvest, AL) will host the Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) in a pivotal conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Austin looks to build on its early success, while Sparkman seeks its first win of the season in front of the home crowd.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Austin (AL) @ Sparkman (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Sparkman High School, Harvest, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Austin Black Bears
Austin sits at 1-1, showing offensive consistency with 54 points scored across two games. Ranked #38 in Alabama and #14 in Class 7A, the Black Bears will lean on their experienced roster to keep momentum going. The key for Austin will be avoiding mistakes on the road and putting pressure on Sparkman’s struggling defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,455
○ State Rank: #38 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #14
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo offensively and force Sparkman into third-and-long situations.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Mitchell – QB
○ Malik Brown – RB
○ Cameron Ellis – WR
○ Isaiah Turner – DB
○ Jalen Brooks – LB
○ Marcus Foster – OL/DL
○ Tyrese Johnson – WR
○ Caleb Smith – TE
○ Andre White – DL
○ Xavier Hall – RB
Sparkman Senators
Sparkman enters at 0-2 after a tough start to the season. Ranked #64 in Alabama and #22 in Class 7A, the Senators have struggled defensively, allowing 98 points in two games. To turn things around, Sparkman must protect the football and improve execution on both sides of the ball in front of their home fans.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #2,350
○ State Rank: #64 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #22
○ Key to Win: Eliminate defensive breakdowns and sustain drives to keep Austin’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Darius Williams – RB
○ Jamari Carter – WR
○ Hunter Green – LB
○ Tyrell Banks – DB
○ Mason Phillips – OL
○ Elijah Moore – DL
○ Jayden Scott – WR
○ Cameron Hill – DB
○ Marcus Allen – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | #1,455 | #38 (AL) | #14 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 54 | 46 |
| Sparkman | #2,350 | #64 (AL) | #22 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 |
