FALL CAMP BLITZ: A quick look at the 2025 Athens Golden Eagles

Published 6:46 pm Monday, August 4, 2025

Kickoff is right around the corner.

Fall camp began this week for many teams across the state, including several in The News Courier’s coverage area — with the regular season set to begin August 21.

For now, though, take a look at this year’s Athens Golden Eagles below, and check back for a story, roster and photos in the 2025 Blitz Magazine — due out in August.

ATHENS

Head Coach: Cody Gross

Record at School: 56-41

Key Returners: Xavier Edwards, Pratt Johnsey, JB Trout, Damarcus Malone, Gavin Rodriguez, Austin Campbell, Endymion Tyus, Clarence Jones

2024 Record: 8-3 (4-2 in Class 6A, Region 7)

Schedule

August 22: Mae Jemison

August 29: at Buckhorn

September 5: Cullman*

September 12: BYE

September 19: at Jasper*

September 26: at Hazel Green

October 3: Muscle Shoals*

October 10: Hartselle*

October 17: at Columbia*

October 24: at Decatur*

October 31: Russellville

*Class 6A, Region 7 Game