The 2025 high school football season continues in Louisville as W.E.B. DuBois Academy (Lions) travels across town to face the Waggener Wildcats on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are looking to build momentum early, with the Lions seeking their first win and the Wildcats aiming to move above .500.
Game Details
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Matchup: W.E.B. DuBois Academy (KY) @ Waggener (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Waggener High School, Louisville, KY
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W.E.B. DuBois Academy Lions
The Lions enter this contest 0-2 overall, ranked #11,000 nationally and #170 in Kentucky. While the team has shown flashes of offensive potential, averaging 13 points per game, defensive lapses have hurt them, giving up 56 points through two games. A road victory here would be a major step forward.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #11,000
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State Rank (KY): #170
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Key to Win: Stay disciplined on defense and execute sustained offensive drives to keep Waggener’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Malik Johnson – QB
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Jayden Price – RB
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Isaiah Carter – WR/DB
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Xavier Lewis – WR
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Anthony Taylor – RB/LB
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Cameron White – LB
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Jamari Davis – OL/DL
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Desmond Harris – DB
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Elijah Moore – TE/LB
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Trent Walker – DL
Waggener Wildcats
The Wildcats are 1-1 overall, ranked #12,355 nationally and #195 in Kentucky. They opened the season with a dominant 36-0 win over Western, followed by a tough road loss. Averaging 25 points per game while holding opponents to 18 per contest, Waggener will look to lean on its balanced attack to defend its home field.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,355
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State Rank (KY): #195
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Key to Win: Capitalize on their defensive strength, control the line of scrimmage, and exploit DuBois Academy’s inexperience in close games.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Clark – QB
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Darius Miller – RB
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Cameron Hughes – WR/DB
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Tyrell Brown – WR
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Elijah Foster – RB/LB
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Marcus Reed – TE/LB
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Damien Carter – OL/DL
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Isaiah Barnes – DL
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Landon Wright – DB
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Chris Matthews – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| W.E.B. DuBois Academy | 11,000 | 170 (KY) | 0-2 |
| Waggener | 12,355 | 195 (KY) | 1-1 |
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