The Riverside Academy Rebels (LA) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Episcopal Knights (LA) on Thursday, August 28, at 5:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Riverside Academy Rebels (LA) vs Episcopal Knights (LA)
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: St. Michael High School
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

RIVERSIDE ACADEMY VS. EPISCOPAL: A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING SEASON

The 2025-26 high school football season is about to kick off, and two Louisiana powerhouses, Riverside Academy and Episcopal, are ready to hit the gridiron. While both teams have strong reputations, the early season data shows a clean slate for both, with no games played yet. This makes for a perfect pre-season analysis, looking at their respective standings and what could be a competitive matchup.

Tale of the Tape: Riverside Academy
The Riverside Academy Rebels head into the season with a national ranking of 3,172, placing them at 73rd in the state of Louisiana and 6th in their class. The Rebels are a well-regarded program in the state, known for their consistent performance and strong offensive capabilities. They have a history of success in their division, and their early rankings suggest they’re expected to be a competitive force once again. While their current record is 0-0, their history and strong local and state rankings indicate they’re a team to watch as the season progresses.

Tale of the Tape: Episcopal Knights
The Episcopal Knights, based in Baton Rouge, have a national ranking of 4,043, placing them at 93rd in Louisiana and 10th in their class. Episcopal has a storied football program with a history of success, led by head coach Darrell Quirino who has a strong record of success with the team. While their rankings are slightly lower than Riverside’s to start the season, Episcopal is known for its discipline and strong play, often outperforming its pre-season projections. Like the Rebels, the Knights enter the season with an unblemished 0-0 record.

This clean slate sets the stage for a compelling season where every game will matter. The matchup between these two teams, should it happen, will be a key early-season test and could have significant implications for their respective rankings and playoff prospects.