The Southside Panthers return home after a shutout road victory to face the Thomasville Tigers in a Class 3A region battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come in with momentum, making this matchup one of the week’s most intriguing showdowns in Alabama.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Thomasville Tigers @ Southside Panthers
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Southside High School, Selma, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Thomasville Tigers
The Tigers sit at 1-1 after a split start to the season, scoring 54 points but surrendering 59. Thomasville’s balanced offense will be tested against a Southside defense that has yet to allow a point.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #3,834
○ State Rank: #111 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #11 (3A)
○ Key to Win: Establish consistency on both sides of the ball and limit explosive plays from Southside.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Jayden Carter – WR
○ Marcus Taylor – LB
○ Jordan White – DB
○ Elijah Brooks – OL
○ Tyler Davis – DL
○ Chris Allen – WR
○ Noah Williams – RB
○ Jaden Scott – DB
○ Mason Green – LB
Southside Panthers
Southside started the season with an emphatic 44-0 win, showcasing a dominant defense and efficient offense. Playing at home for the first time this year, the Panthers will look to carry their momentum against a strong Thomasville program.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,573
○ State Rank: #151 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #18 (3A)
○ Key to Win: Keep their defensive intensity high and use ball control to limit Thomasville’s scoring chances.
Main Squad:
○ Jamari Lewis – QB
○ Malik Johnson – RB
○ Ethan Parker – WR
○ Caleb Brown – LB
○ Jeremiah Scott – DB
○ Anthony Roberts – OL
○ Jordan King – DL
○ Isaiah Foster – WR
○ Mason Taylor – RB
○ Jaden Moore – LB
○ Chris Harris – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | #3,834 | #111 | #11 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 54 | 59 |
| Southside | #5,573 | #151 | #18 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 44 | 0 |
