The Temple Tigers (3-0) host the South Atlanta Hornets (1-2) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be played at Temple High School in Temple, Georgia, where the undefeated Tigers will look to extend their hot start while the Hornets aim to bounce back.
Game Details
○ Matchup: South Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) @ Temple (GA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Temple High School, Temple, GA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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South Atlanta Hornets
The Hornets enter at 1-2, having struggled offensively with just 16 points scored across three games. Ranked #259 in Georgia, South Atlanta will need to find rhythm on offense while shoring up its defense to keep pace with Temple’s explosive unit.
○ 2025 Record: 1-2
○ National Rank: #4,172
○ State Rank (GA): #259
○ Class Rank: #30
○ Key to Win: Establish a consistent running game and limit Temple’s quick-strike scoring.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Carter – RB
○ Malik Thompson – WR
○ Jordan Mitchell – WR
○ Jamari Evans – TE
○ Xavier Thomas – LB
○ Elijah Robinson – DB
○ Marcus Hall – DL
○ Noah Simmons – OL
○ Tyler Brooks – WR
Temple Tigers
The Tigers are undefeated at 3-0, outscoring opponents 173-66 with a high-octane offense. Ranked #222 in Georgia, Temple has thrived at home and will look to keep momentum rolling against a Hornets team still trying to find its identity.
○ 2025 Record: 3-0
○ National Rank: #3,286
○ State Rank (GA): #222
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Key to Win: Keep the offensive tempo high and force turnovers to bury South Atlanta early.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Parker – QB
○ Luke Thompson – RB
○ Daniel Harris – WR
○ Matthew Green – WR
○ Aiden Foster – TE
○ James Carter – LB
○ Andrew White – DB
○ Christian Moore – OL
○ Logan Foster – DL
○ Hunter Davis – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Atlanta | #4,172 | #259 (GA) | #30 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-1 | .333 | 16 | 75 |
| Temple | #3,286 | #222 (GA) | #20 | 3-0 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 173 | 66 |
