The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as the Lift for Life Academy Hawks (St. Louis, MO) travel to face the Cahokia Comanches (Cahokia, IL) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Both teams enter this contest with perfect records, eager to continue their strong starts and prove their mettle in this exciting matchup.
Game Details
- Matchup: Lift for Life Academy (MO) @ Cahokia (IL)
- Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 4:00 PM
- Location: Cahokia High School, Cahokia, IL
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Lift for Life Academy Hawks
The Hawks start their 2025 campaign with a 1-0 record, having picked up a hard-fought 22-17 win. Ranked #2,511 nationally and #44 in Missouri, they will look to build on their strong rushing attack led by Jay’Veon Scott. To secure a win on the road, Lift for Life will need to control the clock and limit Cahokia’s offensive explosions.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #2,511
- State Rank (MO): #44
- Key to Win: Use their balanced offense to control the game, limit turnovers, and contain Cahokia’s explosive passing game.
Main Squad:
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Phoenix Isaiah – QB
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Jay’Veon Scott – RB
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Ekeilan Henderson – WR
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Shawn Strickland Jr. – LB
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Malachi Johnson – DE
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Kian Brown – OL
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Isaiah Williams – DB
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Elijah Taylor – RB
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Trey Jackson – WR/DB
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Samuel Carter – LB
Cahokia Comanches
The Comanches enter this contest with a 1-0 record, following a dominant 38-7 victory in their opener. Ranked #3,167 nationally and #96 in Illinois, Cahokia has one of the most potent offenses in the state, averaging over 600 yards per game. They’ll look to continue their strong play and build on the performances of Nigel Gooden and Hartles Holman.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #3,167
- State Rank (IL): #96
- Key to Win: Dominate in the passing game, exploit Lift for Life’s defensive gaps, and continue their strong defensive performance from Week 1.
Main Squad:
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Nigel Gooden – QB
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Hartles Holman – WR
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Machai Henderson – RB
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Kourmarion McNeil – LB
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Pierre Taylor – DL
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Rylan Fuller – DB
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Ethan Green – OL
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Quinton James – DB
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Malcolm Brown – RB
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Darius Hall – S
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift for Life Academy | #2,511 | #44 (MO) | 1-0 |
| Cahokia | #3,167 | #96 (IL) | 1-0 |
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