The 2025 high school football season continues with an exciting Louisville showdown as Southern visits Valley on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be hosted at Valley High School, featuring two local rivals with much to prove early in the season.
Game Details
- Matchup: Southern (Louisville, KY) @ Valley (Louisville, KY)
- Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Valley High School, Louisville, KY
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Southern Trojans
The Trojans enter this matchup at 1-1, showcasing promise but still looking for consistency on both sides of the ball. After opening their season with a strong 40-6 win over Doss, Southern stumbled in Week 2 and will need to regroup quickly against an undefeated Valley squad. Ranked #167 in Kentucky, Southern’s defense must tighten up to slow down Valley’s high-scoring offense.
2025 Record: 1-1
National Rank: #10,982
State Rank (KY): #167
Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and avoid costly turnovers against Valley’s opportunistic defense.
Main Squad:
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Cameron White – QB
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Jameson Carter – RB
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Elijah Turner – WR
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Marcus Douglas – LB
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Jordan Harris – DB
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Isaiah Coleman – RB/OLB
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Tavion Moore – DL
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Brayden Collins – WR
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Khalil Thompson – DB
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Jaden Brooks – LB
Valley Vikings
The Vikings are off to a perfect 2-0 start, fueled by an explosive offense and balanced team play. Ranked #176 in Kentucky, Valley has put up 74 points across two games while allowing just 28. With home-field advantage and momentum on their side, the Vikings aim to extend their unbeaten run and make a statement against Southern.
2025 Record: 2-0
National Rank: #11,286
State Rank (KY): #176
Key to Win: Keep the offensive tempo high, dominate the line of scrimmage, and force Southern into playing catch-up.
Main Squad:
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Malik Johnson – QB
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Jayden Parker – RB
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Darius Lee – WR
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Antonio Martinez – LB
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Xavier Smith – DB
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Michael Robinson – RB/WR
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Chris Allen – DL
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Tyrese Brown – WR
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Devin Clarke – DB
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Isaiah Green – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | #10,982 | #167 (KY) | 1-1 |
| Valley | #11,286 | #176 (KY) | 2-0 |
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