The Haleyville Lions will host the Tarrant Wildcats in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, making this an important early test as they look to build momentum heading into September.
Game Details
- Matchup: Tarrant (Birmingham, AL) vs Haleyville (Haleyville, AL)
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Haleyville High School, Haleyville, AL
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tarrant Wildcats
The Wildcats enter ranked #12,620 nationally, #361 in Alabama, and #62 in their class. After dropping their opener, Tarrant will look to find more consistency on offense while leaning on their defense to keep them in the game.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #12,620
- State Rank: #361 (AL)
- Class Rank: #62
- Strengths: Defensive effort, physical play, young talent with upside
- Key to Win: Establish rhythm offensively and avoid turnovers on the road
Haleyville Lions
The Lions come in ranked #8,899 nationally, #241 in Alabama, and #43 in their class. Haleyville opened with a tough loss but will look to rebound in front of their home crowd by finding more consistency on both sides of the ball.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #8,899
- State Rank: #241 (AL)
- Class Rank: #43
- Strengths: Experienced roster, balanced attack, home-field advantage
- Key to Win: Control time of possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 12,620 | 361 (AL) | 62 | 0-1 | 6 | 14 |
| Haleyville | 8,899 | 241 (AL) | 43 | 0-1 | 6 | 30 |
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