The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Douglass (Memphis, TN) faces off against Covington (TN) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Covington High School. Covington enters the game undefeated, while Douglass will be looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Douglass (TN) @ Covington (TN)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Covington High School, Covington, TN
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Douglass Red Devils
Douglass enters the contest with a 0-2 record and will be looking to turn their season around against a strong Covington team. After a tough start, the Red Devils need to improve on both offense and defense to stay competitive. Douglass will need to rely on their running game to keep the Covington offense off the field.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,726
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State Rank (TN): #348
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Class Rank: #47
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Key to Win: Establish a strong running game and improve defensive play to limit Covington’s explosive offense.
Main Squad:
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Jaheim Smith – RB
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Walker Davis – QB
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Shaw Eubanks – WR
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Jalen Carter – LB
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Marcus Wright – DL
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Malik Johnson – DB
Covington Chargers
Covington comes into the game with a perfect 2-0 record. The Chargers have been dominant so far this season, scoring at a high rate and shutting down opponents defensively. They will look to continue their strong start with a solid performance at home. Covington’s offense has been clicking, and they will aim to keep up their aggressive playstyle against Douglass.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,775
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State Rank (TN): #70
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Class Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Keep up their high-scoring offense, stay aggressive on defense, and maintain control throughout the game.
Main Squad:
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Jaheim Smith – RB
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Walker Davis – QB
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Shaw Eubanks – WR
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Jalen Carter – LB
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Elijah Green – DL
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Marcus Wright – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TN) | Overall Record | Home/Away | Win % | PF | PA |
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| Douglass | #13,726 | #348 (TN) | 0-2 | 0-1 (Away) | 0% | 0 | 118 |
| Covington | #2,775 | #70 (TN) | 2-0 | 1-0 (Home) | 100% | 111 | 63 |
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