The Vestavia Hills (AL) varsity football team will host Westside (Anderson, SC) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m.

Vestavia Hills vs Westside Football Game Info:

What: Alabama High School Football
Who: Vestavia Hills vs Westside
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Vestavia Hills vs Westside

Vestavia Hills Set to Host Westside in Season Opener

The 2025 high school football season kicks off with an intriguing non-conference matchup as Vestavia Hills (AL) prepares to host Westside (Anderson, SC) on Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m.

Both programs are entering the new season with identical fresh slates at 0-0 overall records, but their rankings reflect different positions on the national and state stage.

• Westside (2025–26 season)

  • National Rank: 453

  • South Carolina Rank: 9

  • Class Rank: 3

• Vestavia Hills (2025–26 season)

  • National Rank: 288

  • Alabama Rank: 12

  • Class Rank: 6

Neither team has played a game yet this season, leaving their points for (PF) and points against (PA) columns blank, but the matchup gives both squads a chance to test themselves early against strong out-of-state competition.

This will mark the first-ever meeting between the two schools, with no previous head-to-head history or common opponents to measure against. Both sides will be eager to establish momentum heading into their respective regional schedules.

For Westside, traveling to Alabama provides an opportunity to make a statement outside of South Carolina. Meanwhile, Vestavia Hills looks to defend home turf and demonstrate why they hold a higher national ranking heading into the season.

With two well-regarded programs opening the year under the lights, fans can expect an electric atmosphere as the 2025 campaign begins.