The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Southern Christian Patriots host the Baker County Bears on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Southern Christian looks to extend its perfect start, while Baker County seeks its first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Baker County (Newton, GA) vs Southern Christian (Opelika, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Southern Christian High School, Opelika, AL
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Baker County Bears
The Bears enter the matchup at 0-1 following a 50-30 defeat in their opener. While not currently nationally or regionally ranked, Baker County showed offensive potential by putting up 30 points and will look to build on that against a tough opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A
○ Class/Region Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: Offensive playmaking, determination to rebound, scoring potential
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive consistency and finish drives
Southern Christian Patriots
The Patriots come in unbeaten at 2-0, including a 1-0 mark in regional play. Averaging 48 points per game, Southern Christian has proven to be explosive offensively and will aim to stay hot in front of their home crowd.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank: N/A
○ Class/Region Rank: N/A
○ Strengths: High-scoring offense, momentum from fast start, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high and tighten defensive execution
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Region Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Bears | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0-1 | 30 | 50 |
| Southern Christian Patriots | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2-0 | 96 | 30 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.