The Thompson Warriors (Alabaster, AL) return home to face the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats (Northport, AL) in a Class 7A conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Thompson looks to defend its home turf after a 1-1 start, while Tuscaloosa County searches for its first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Tuscaloosa County (AL) @ Thompson (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Thompson High School, Alabaster, AL
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Tuscaloosa County Wildcats
The Wildcats are off to an 0-2 start, struggling both offensively and defensively after allowing 106 points across two games. Ranked #116 in Alabama and #27 in Class 7A, Tuscaloosa County will need to make major adjustments to compete against a nationally ranked Thompson squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #3,994
○ State Rank: #116 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #27
○ Key to Win: Protect the football, limit explosive plays, and play ball-control offense to slow Thompson’s momentum.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Jamari Scott – RB
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Marcus Allen – LB
○ Hunter Green – DB
○ Mason Carter – OL
○ Jordan Banks – DL
○ Elijah Moore – WR
○ Tyrese Walker – RB
○ Xavier Hall – DB
Thompson Warriors
Thompson enters 1-1 but remains one of the top programs in the nation, ranked #19 nationally and #1 in Alabama. The Warriors have scored 60 points while allowing just 30 through two games. With talent across the board, Thompson will look to dominate at home and continue its pursuit of another deep postseason run.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #19
○ State Rank: #1 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Play with defensive discipline and unleash their offensive weapons early to put the game out of reach.
Main Squad:
○ Jalen Mitchell – QB
○ Trevon Williams – RB
○ Caleb Harris – WR
○ Marcus Foster – LB
○ Isaiah Green – DB
○ Carter Phillips – OL
○ Hunter Ellis – DL
○ Malik Johnson – WR
○ Jayden Scott – RB
○ DeAndre Smith – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | #3,994 | #116 (AL) | #27 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 27 | 106 |
| Thompson | #19 | #1 (AL) | #1 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 |
