The 2025 high school football season rolls into early September with an exciting interstate matchup as Tupelo (MS) travels to Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, TN) for a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Golden Wave enter unbeaten, while the Lions look to prove themselves against one of Mississippi’s top-ranked programs.
Game Details
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Matchup: Tupelo (MS) @ Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Christ Presbyterian Academy, Nashville, TN
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tupelo Golden Wave
The Golden Wave have stormed into 2025 with a perfect 2-0 record, sitting at #57 nationally and ranked #1 in Mississippi. Their balanced offense has produced 70 points across two games, while their defense has been stout, allowing just 15 total points. Behind quarterback play and a dominant ground attack, Tupelo looks to stay undefeated.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #57
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State Rank (MS): #1
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Class Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high, limit turnovers, and control CPA’s physical defense.
Main Squad:
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Jack VanOrman – QB
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Rawls Patterson – RB
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Owen Cabell – WR
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Tyson Hunter – LB
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Camryn Tate – DB
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Xavier Price – WR
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Jamal Gates – RB
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Demarcus Lee – OL
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Donovan Carter – DL
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Kaiden Brooks – DB
Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions
CPA enters at 1-1, ranked #234 nationally and #5 in Tennessee. Known for producing tough, disciplined teams, the Lions are eager to bounce back after a mixed start. They average 28 points per game but will need to tighten their defense to slow Tupelo’s explosive playmakers.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #234
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State Rank (TN): #5
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Class Rank: #3
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Key to Win: Sustain long drives, play mistake-free football, and win the battle in the trenches.
Main Squad:
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Preston Patterson – LB
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Jaden Collins – QB
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Marcus Lee – WR
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Carter Johnson – RB
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Daniel Fields – OL
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Aiden Morris – DB
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Chris Hampton – WR
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Elijah Sanders – DL
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Ryan Jacobs – TE
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Malachi Brown – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Tupelo | 57 | 1 (MS) | 1 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 70 | 15 |
| CPA | 234 | 5 (TN) | 3 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 56 | 62 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
