The 2025 high school football season continues with an exciting non-conference matchup as Columbia Academy (Columbia, TN) visits Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville, TN) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM. This game will take place at Pope John Paul II, where both teams are looking to improve their records after split results in their season openers.
Game Details
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Matchup: Columbia Academy (TN) @ Pope John Paul II (TN)
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Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 4:30 PM
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Location: Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN
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Columbia Academy Bulldogs
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Columbia Academy enters this game with a 1-1 record, coming off a tough loss to Battle Ground Academy. The Bulldogs will be aiming to rebound with a strong performance on the road against Pope John Paul II.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,909
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State Rank (TN): #101
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Key to Win: Strengthen their offensive execution and capitalize on Pope John Paul II’s defensive weaknesses to stay competitive.
Main Squad:
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Aiden Hunnicutt – RB
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Jacob Helms – QB
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Maine Metz – WR
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Nixon Love – LB
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Tripp Stennis – DL
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Caleb Johnson – WR
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Isaac Turner – DB
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Dylan Moore – TE
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Sam Reed – OL
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Jake Brown – DB
Pope John Paul II Knights
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Pope John Paul II enters this game with a 1-1 record, coming off a strong performance in their season opener. The Knights will look to improve upon their offensive performance and carry the momentum from their win against Franklin Road Academy.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,640
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State Rank (TN): #94
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Key to Win: Keep the momentum from their first win going, utilizing their balanced offensive attack and tight defense to outplay Columbia Academy.
Main Squad:
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Marcus Cantrell – QB
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Isaiah Batten – RB
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Sam Bowers – WR
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Kyrin Coleman – LB
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Jarius Jones – DL
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Michael Taylor – WR
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Jacob Foster – DB
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Nolan Rogers – OLB
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Elijah Moore – DB
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David Wilson – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TN) | Overall Record |
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| Columbia Academy | #3,909 | #101 | 1-1 |
| Pope John Paul II | #3,640 | #94 | 1-1 |
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