The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a conference matchup as the Escambia Academy Cougars host the North River Christian Chargers on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Escambia Academy in Atmore, AL, with both teams battling for an early edge in regional play.
Game Details
- Matchup: North River Christian (Tuscaloosa, AL) vs Escambia Academy (Atmore, AL)
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Escambia Academy, Atmore, AL
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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North River Christian Chargers
The Chargers enter unranked nationally and in-state but are looking to rebound from a tough 56-0 loss in their opener. With an 0-1 record, North River Christian must establish offensive production and tighten up defensively to compete with Escambia.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: N/A
- State Rank: N/A
- Class Rank: N/A
- Strengths: Motivated to improve, underdog mentality, opportunity to reset
- Key to Win: Find offensive rhythm and prevent big plays defensively
Escambia Academy Cougars
The Cougars are ranked #11,883 nationally, #337 in Alabama, and #1 in their class. After a convincing 40-12 win in their opener, Escambia Academy looks to carry their strong start into conference play. Their balanced offense and physical defense make them a tough matchup at home.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #11,883
- State Rank: #337 (AL)
- Class Rank: #1
- Strengths: Balanced attack, strong defensive front, home-field advantage
- Key to Win: Control the tempo and limit mistakes
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North River Christian Chargers | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0-1 | 0 | 56 |
| Escambia Academy Cougars | 11,883 | 337 (AL) | 1 | 1-0 | 40 | 12 |
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