The 2025 Alabama high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Smiths Station Panthers host the Valley Rams on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both teams enter the game 1-0, setting up an early-season battle of unbeatens.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Valley (Valley, AL) vs Smiths Station (Smiths, AL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Smiths Station High School, Smiths, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Valley Rams
The Rams are ranked #3,605 nationally, #102 in Alabama, and #23 in their class. After a season-opening win, Valley will look to keep momentum going with another strong performance on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #3,605
○ State Rank: #102 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Strengths: Balanced offense, disciplined defense, confidence from early win
○ Key to Win: Sustain drives offensively and force turnovers defensively
Smiths Station Panthers
Smiths Station enters ranked #4,834 nationally, #130 in Alabama, and #28 in their class. The Panthers pitched a shutout in their opener, showing defensive toughness, and now look to carry that edge into their home opener.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,834
○ State Rank: #130 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #28
○ Strengths: Stout defense, home-field advantage, opportunistic playmakers
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and continue defensive dominance
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Rams | 3,605 | 102 (AL) | 23 | 1-0 | 20 | 14 |
| Smiths Station Panthers | 4,834 | 130 (AL) | 28 | 1-0 | 24 | 0 |
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