The Tri-Cities Christian varsity football team (Blountville, TN) will host South Haven Christian (Springfield, TN) in a home non-conference matchup on Friday, August 15, at 7 p.m.

Tri-Cities Christian vs South Haven Christian Football Game Info:

What: Tennessee High School Football
Who: Tri-Cities Christian vs South Haven Christian
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Tri-Cities Christian vs South Haven Christian

Tri-Cities Christian Set to Host South Haven Christian in Early-Season Showdown

The Tri-Cities Christian Eagles will open their 2025 football campaign this Friday with a home matchup against the South Haven Christian Patriots, a team hungry to bounce back after a narrow season-opening loss. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Blountville, Tennessee.

South Haven Christian’s First Test
South Haven Christian (0-1) enters this game looking for redemption after falling 36-34 in their season debut. Despite the loss, the Patriots showcased an explosive offense, putting up 405 total yards — 208 on the ground and 197 through the air. Quarterback Wyatt Choate was a dual-threat force, throwing for 197 yards while accounting for 198 total yards of offense. Running back Kade Atkinson added balance to the attack with 100 rushing yards, while Jack Rush led the receiving corps with 58 yards.

The Patriots jumped out early in their opener, averaging 14 points in the first quarter and 12 in the second, but struggled to keep the momentum after halftime. Defensively, linebacker Samuel Hill led the way with 5 tackles.

Tri-Cities Christian’s Fresh Start
For Tri-Cities Christian, this contest marks their first game of the season. The Eagles will look to set the tone early in 2025 after going winless in last year’s campaign. With no game film yet this season, the Patriots will face a bit of uncertainty in game planning — a factor that could work in Tri-Cities’ favor.

While the Eagles have yet to post any stats, the matchup offers them an opportunity to test both their offense and defense against a South Haven squad that proved it can put up points but also gave up 36 in its opener.

Matchup Notes

• Offense vs. Unknown: South Haven brings proven yardage production into a game where Tri-Cities’ defensive strengths are untested in 2025.

• Fresh Legs vs. Game Experience: Tri-Cities will be fresh, while South Haven already has a game’s worth of real action — a potential advantage in timing and execution.

• Key Players to Watch: Wyatt Choate (QB, South Haven), Kade Atkinson (RB, South Haven), and Jack Rush (WR, South Haven). Tri-Cities’ key contributors will emerge in their season debut.

Looking Ahead
Both teams share several common opponents this season, including CSTHEA, Christian Community, Tennessee Heat, Lancaster Christian Academy, and TN Tigers — meaning this matchup could be an early measuring stick for the months ahead.

If South Haven’s offense continues its high-powered production and the defense tightens up, they could notch their first win. But if Tri-Cities capitalizes on home-field energy and forces early mistakes, the Eagles could start their season on a winning note.