The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a conference matchup as the Jacksonville Christian Academy Thunder host the Tuscaloosa Christian Warriors on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Jacksonville Christian Academy in Jacksonville, AL, with both teams looking to gain ground early in league play.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Tuscaloosa Christian (Cottondale, AL) vs Jacksonville Christian Academy (Jacksonville, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Jacksonville Christian Academy, Jacksonville, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tuscaloosa Christian Warriors
The Warriors opened the season with a 34-0 road loss and are aiming to bounce back in their first conference contest. With a defense seeking improvement and an offense looking to establish rhythm, Tuscaloosa Christian faces a tough challenge against Jacksonville Christian’s momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, motivated to rebound, potential defensive toughness
○ Key to Win: Generate offensive production and limit Jacksonville Christian’s scoring opportunities
Jacksonville Christian Academy Thunder
The Thunder started the season strong with a 54-24 road victory and now return home with confidence. Their explosive offense and ability to create turnovers will be central as they look to keep rolling against Tuscaloosa Christian.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ Strengths: High-powered offense, opportunistic defense, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance and pressure Tuscaloosa early
Rankings & Records
| Team | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Christian Warriors | 0-1 | 0 | 34 |
| Jacksonville Christian Academy Thunder | 1-0 | 54 | 24 |
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.