The 2025 South Carolina high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as the American Leadership Academy Patriots (Lexington, SC) host the Clear Dot Charter Bats (Columbia, SC) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Patriots look to extend their undefeated start, while the Bats aim to secure their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Clear Dot Charter (SC) @ American Leadership Academy (SC)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: American Leadership Academy, Lexington, SC
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Clear Dot Charter Bats
Clear Dot Charter comes into this contest at 0-2, still searching for its first win of 2025. The Bats have averaged just 10 points per game, relying heavily on quarterback Lucas Tejada to carry the load both through the air and on the ground. Ranked #6,781 nationally, the Bats will need improved defensive consistency to slow down ALA’s high-powered offense.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #6,781
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Key to Win: Minimize turnovers and give Tejada enough time to create big plays through the passing game.
Main Squad (Clear Dot Charter)
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Lucas Tejada (#2) – QB/RB – Offensive engine (269.0 passing YPG, 39.0 rushing YPG, 308.0 total yards per game)
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Chad Kea (#4) – WR – Receiving leader (86.0 YPG)
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Cris Wider (#0) – LB/DL – Defensive anchor (5.0 tackles per game, 1.0 sack)
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Jalen Cruz – WR/DB – Speed threat on both sides of the ball
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Derrick Harris – OL – Line leader, key in protection
American Leadership Academy Patriots
ALA has impressed early, starting the year 2-0 while outscoring opponents 58-20. Ranked #13,497 nationally and #245 in South Carolina, the Patriots are riding momentum after a dominant 43-6 victory over Thornwell. Their defense has been stout, while the offense has shown balance and efficiency. At home, ALA enters this matchup as the clear favorite.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #13,497
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State Rank (SC): #245
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Class Rank: #40
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Key to Win: Stay disciplined on defense, force Clear Dot into passing downs, and continue capitalizing on early drives.
Main Squad (ALA)
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Jaylen Morris – QB – Leader of the passing game
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Andre Lewis – RB – Primary rusher with explosive speed
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Michael Torres – WR – Top receiving threat
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Cameron Brooks – LB – Defensive captain, tackles leader
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Darius Hall – DB – Secondary playmaker
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Ethan Carter – OL – Key run blocker
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Malik Johnson – DL – Interior disruptor
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Clear Dot Charter | #6,781 | — | — | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 20 | 50 |
| American Leadership | #13,497 | #245 | #40 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 58 | 20 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
