The 2025 high school football season continues with a neutral-site non-conference matchup as Waverly Central (Waverly, TN) faces Houston County (Erin, TN) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are off to strong starts, with Waverly Central coming in undefeated and Houston County looking to bounce back after a tough loss in their second game.
Game Details
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Matchup: Waverly Central (TN) @ Houston County (TN)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: TBA (Neutral site)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Waverly Central Tigers
Waverly Central enters the game with a 2-0 record, having dominated their first two games with strong offensive and defensive performances. The Tigers have been particularly impressive in the running game and will look to continue their strong start with another victory. Their well-rounded play on both sides of the ball makes them a tough opponent for any team.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #7,977
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State Rank (TN): #193
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Class Rank: #19
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Key to Win: Continue dominating the rushing game and defense, keeping Houston County from gaining momentum.
Main Squad:
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Preston Mitchell – RB
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Hayden Burgess – QB
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Jemareon Hillsman – LB
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Ryan Carter – OL
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Gauge Myers – DL
Houston County Fighting Irish
Houston County enters the game with a 1-1 record. After a tough loss in Week 2, the Fighting Irish are looking to rebound and improve on both offense and defense. Houston County’s offense has shown promise, especially with a strong passing attack. They will need to put together a more complete game to take down the undefeated Waverly Central team.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,016
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State Rank (TN): #285
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Class Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Keep up their strong passing game and tighten up defensively to control the game.
Main Squad:
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Preston Mitchell – RB
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Hayden Burgess – QB
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Jemareon Hillsman – LB
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Ryan Carter – OL
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Demarion Teasley – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TN) | Overall Record | Home/Away | Win % | PF | PA |
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| Waverly Central | #7,977 | #193 (TN) | 2-0 | 1-0 (Home) | 100% | 71 | 27 |
| Houston County | #11,016 | #285 (TN) | 1-1 | 1-0 (Away) | 50% | 64 | 46 |
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