The 2025 high school football season kicks off with a non-conference matchup as St. Mary (Natchitoches, LA) visits Pickering (Leesville, LA) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The game will take place at Turpin Stadium, where both teams are looking to make a strong start to their respective seasons.
Game Details
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Matchup: St. Mary @ Pickering
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Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 2:30 PM
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Location: Turpin Stadium, Leesville, LA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Mary Tigers
St. Mary enters the game with a 0-0 record as they start their season on the road. The Tigers will be looking to execute their game plan and start strong in this non-conference matchup against Pickering.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,542
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State Rank (LA): #148
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Key to Win: Focus on building offensive rhythm early and locking down defensively to stay competitive.
Main Squad:
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Marcus Blackwell – QB
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Josh Carter – RB
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Jalen Thomas – WR
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Caleb King – LB
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Ethan Carter – DL
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Pickering Red Devils
Pickering enters the game with a 0-0 record, eager to start their season with a win on home turf. The Red Devils are looking to leverage their home advantage and capitalize on their preseason preparations.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,675
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State Rank (LA): #309
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Key to Win: Utilize home-field advantage, improve offensive flow, and tighten up their defensive play to secure a season-opening win.
Main Squad:
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Luke Henderson – QB
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Tyler Harris – RB
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Alex Davis – WR
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Jordan McLeod – LB
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Noah Green – DL
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Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (LA) | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 6,542 | 148 | 0-0 |
| Pickering | 13,675 | 309 | 0-0 |
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | St. Mary | Pickering |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | – | – |
| Q2 | – | – |
| Q3 | – | – |
| Q4 | – | – |
| Final | – | – |
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat | St. Mary | Pickering |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | – | – |
| Passing Yards/Game | – | – |
| Receiving Yards/Game | – | – |
| Total Yards/Game | – | – |
| Tackles/Game | – | – |
| Sacks/Game | – | – |
| Points/Game | – | – |
Record Breakdown
| Team | Overall | League | Non-League | Playoff | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Pickering | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
