The Hyde Park Thunderbirds (1-0) host the Payton College Prep Grizzlies (1-0) in a non-conference showdown on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 3:30 PM. The game will be played at CPS Eckersall Stadium in Chicago, IL, with both teams looking to stay unbeaten.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Payton College Prep (IL) @ Hyde Park (IL)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 3:30 PM
○ Location: CPS Eckersall Stadium, Chicago, IL
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Payton College Prep Grizzlies
The Grizzlies opened with a gritty 17-14 win on the road, showing resilience and defensive toughness. Ranked #252 in Illinois, Payton College Prep will look to maintain its strong start with another road challenge.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #7,288
○ State Rank: #252 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Key to Win: Control the pace with efficient offense and limit Hyde Park’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
○ Donovan Price – QB
○ Jalen Armstrong – RB
○ Micah Caldwell – WR
○ Carter Evans – LB
○ Xavier Russell – OL/DL
○ Bryson McClure – DB
○ Malik Jefferson – WR/CB
○ Landon Steele – RB/LB
○ Elijah Rogers – TE/DE
○ Camden Hayes – DL
Hyde Park Thunderbirds
Hyde Park began its season with a strong 14-6 victory, leaning on defensive intensity and smart execution. Ranked #396 in Illinois, the Thunderbirds will aim to defend their home field with another disciplined performance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,127
○ State Rank: #396 (IL)
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Use defensive pressure to disrupt Payton’s backfield and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Holloway – QB
○ Amir Lewis – RB
○ Tyrell Morgan – WR
○ Zayden Carter – LB
○ Nolan Bates – OL/DL
○ Kyler Watson – DB
○ Isaiah Daniels – WR/CB
○ Andre Hill – RB/LB
○ Quincy Thompson – TE
○ Brayden Foster – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton College Prep | #7,288 | #252 (IL) | #23 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 17 | 14 |
| Hyde Park | #11,127 | #396 (IL) | N/A | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 14 | 6 |
