The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Waterloo Cougars host the Tharptown Wildcats on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Waterloo High School in Waterloo, AL, with both teams aiming to establish early momentum.
Game Details
- Matchup: Tharptown (Russellville, AL) vs Waterloo (Waterloo, AL)
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Waterloo High School, Waterloo, AL
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tharptown Wildcats
Tharptown enters ranked #13,966 nationally, #410 in Alabama, and #56 in their class. After a tough 59-0 loss in their opener, the Wildcats are looking for answers on both sides of the ball. They’ll need significant defensive improvement and more consistency on offense to compete with Waterloo.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #13,966
- State Rank: #410 (AL)
- Class Rank: #56
- Strengths: Determination, experience in tough competition, motivated to rebound
- Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and establish an early offensive rhythm
Waterloo Cougars
The Cougars come in ranked #13,957 nationally, #408 in Alabama, and #57 in their class. With this being their season opener, Waterloo has the advantage of fresh legs and home-field support. They’ll look to set the tone for the season by playing disciplined football.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #13,957
- State Rank: #408 (AL)
- Class Rank: #57
- Strengths: Home-field advantage, fresh start, physical play
- Key to Win: Control possession and limit costly mistakes
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tharptown Wildcats | 13,966 | 410 (AL) | 56 | 0-1 | 0 | 59 |
| Waterloo Cougars | 13,957 | 408 (AL) | 57 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.