The Covenant vs Saint John Paul the Great Catholic (Virginia) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record– 8/29/2025

High School Football

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

  • Matchup: The Covenant (Charlottesville, VA) @ Saint John Paul the Great Catholic (Dumfries, VA)

  • Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM

  • 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.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0

  • Key to Win: Focus on clock management, limit big plays from SJPGC’s skill players, and force third-and-long situations.

Main Squad:

  • Ben Holloway – QB

  • Jace Kittrell – RB/DB

  • Aiden Steele – WR/CB

  • Tyler Benson – TE/DE

  • Caleb Murray – MLB

  • Micah Shepard – DL

  • Isaiah Hall – WR

  • Liam Barrett – FS

  • Jacob Carmichael – OL

  • 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.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0

  • National Rank: #11,858

  • State Rank (VA): #293

  • Division Rank: #14

  • Key to Win: Establish a fast-paced offense early, dominate up front, and limit turnovers.

Main Squad:

  • Grayson Pierce – QB

  • Elijah Burton – RB

  • Khalil Ford – WR/SS

  • Xavier Rhodes – TE/LB

  • Dominic Wells – CB

  • Cameron Daniels – MLB

  • Trevor Jennings – DL

  • Isaac Vaughn – WR

  • Malik Thomas – FS

  • Drew Wallace – OL

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Overall Record
The Covenant N/A N/A 0-0
SJPGC #11,858 #293 (VA) 0-0
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