The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Independence (MS) faces Byhalia (MS) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Byhalia High School, where both teams will look to recover from their season-opening losses and secure their first win of the year.
Game Details
- Matchup: Independence (MS) @ Byhalia (MS)
- Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Byhalia High School, Byhalia, MS
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Byhalia Indians
Byhalia enters this game with a 0-1 record after a tough season-opening loss. Ranked #270 nationally and #40 in Mississippi, the Indians will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd. They’ll need to tighten up on offense and defense to challenge Independence and secure a win.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #270
- State Rank (MS): #40
- Key to Win: Improve offensive execution, build more offensive consistency, and focus on limiting mistakes to secure their first win.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Reed – QB
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Marcus Johnson – RB
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DeAndre Wells – WR
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Elijah Carter – LB
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Ryan Davis – DB
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Jacob Lee – OL
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David White – WR
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Caleb Hunter – DL
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Austin Green – OL
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Jamarcus Thomas – LB
Independence Wildcats
Independence enters this matchup with a 0-1 record after a challenging loss in their season opener. Ranked #175 nationally and #22 in Mississippi, the Wildcats will look to bounce back and improve their performance both offensively and defensively. They will be looking to capitalize on Byhalia’s mistakes to secure their first win of the season.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #175
- State Rank (MS): #22
- Key to Win: Focus on improving offensive production, control the game tempo, and exploit any defensive gaps to secure the victory.
Main Squad:
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Chris Morgan – QB
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Hunter Scott – RB
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Daniel Brown – WR
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Nicholas Harris – DB
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Xavier Wright – DL
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Carter Mitchell – OL
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Kyle Edwards – WR
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Evan Jones – LB
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Patrick Brown – DB
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Zane Ford – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia | #270 | #40 (MS) | 0-1 |
| Independence | #175 | #22 (MS) | 0-1 |
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