The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as The Covenant Eagles travel from Charlottesville to take on the Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wolves on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Dumfries, VA. Both private-school programs are looking to start their seasons with a statement win.
Game Details
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Matchup: The Covenant (Charlottesville, VA) @ Saint John Paul the Great Catholic (Dumfries, VA)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Dumfries, VA
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The Covenant Eagles
The Covenant enters the 2025 season with a clean slate and a mission to climb the ranks in Virginia’s private-school football scene. Known for their discipline and grit, the Eagles will be tested early by a physical SJPGC squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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Key to Win: Focus on clock management, limit big plays from SJPGC’s skill players, and force third-and-long situations.
Main Squad:
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Ben Holloway – QB
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Jace Kittrell – RB/DB
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Aiden Steele – WR/CB
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Tyler Benson – TE/DE
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Caleb Murray – MLB
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Micah Shepard – DL
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Isaiah Hall – WR
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Liam Barrett – FS
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Jacob Carmichael – OL
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Lucas Chen – OLB
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wolves
SJPGC kicks off the 2025 campaign at home and aims to assert themselves as a rising contender in the private school ranks. With a balanced roster and home-field energy, the Wolves look to start the season strong.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,858
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State Rank (VA): #293
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Division Rank: #14
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Key to Win: Establish a fast-paced offense early, dominate up front, and limit turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Grayson Pierce – QB
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Elijah Burton – RB
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Khalil Ford – WR/SS
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Xavier Rhodes – TE/LB
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Dominic Wells – CB
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Cameron Daniels – MLB
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Trevor Jennings – DL
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Isaac Vaughn – WR
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Malik Thomas – FS
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Drew Wallace – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| The Covenant | N/A | N/A | 0-0 |
| SJPGC | #11,858 | #293 (VA) | 0-0 |
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