Two Birmingham programs are set to battle tonight as the Briarwood Christian Lions (0-2) travel to take on the Ramsay Rams (0-2) in a crucial conference game. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season, making this matchup a must-win for momentum heading into the heart of the schedule.

Game Details

• Matchup: Briarwood Christian Lions vs Ramsay Rams
• Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
• Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Ramsay High School, Birmingham, AL
• Tickets: Digital tickets available now on GoFan
• Live Coverage: Fans can follow along via MaxPreps Scoretracker

Team Form & Records

Briarwood Christian Lions (0-2)

• National Rank: 3,003 | Alabama Rank: 79 | Class Rank: 15
• Points For: 3 | Points Against: 41
• Offensive Struggle: Averaging only 1.5 points per game this season.

Ramsay Rams (0-2)

• National Rank: 858 | Alabama Rank: 27 | Class Rank: 2
• Points For: 13 | Points Against: 105
• Key Challenge: Defense has allowed 105 points in two games, one of the highest totals in the state.

Players to Watch

• Briarwood Christian – Jayden Martin (#2): The offensive leader for the Lions, averaging 156 rushing yards per game and 158 total yards per game.
• Briarwood Christian – Davey Lawrence III (#3): Quarterback with 60.5 passing yards per game, hoping to spark the passing attack.
• Ramsay – Key Rusher: Averaging 89.5 rushing yards per game, the ground game will be critical to keep possession and control the tempo.

Key Matchup

This game is a battle between two struggling defenses and offenses trying to find rhythm. Briarwood Christian’s focus will be on controlling the clock with the running game led by Jayden Martin. Ramsay, despite its defensive struggles, has shown flashes of potential offensively with nearly 90 rushing yards per game.

If Briarwood can strike first and force Ramsay to play catch-up, the Lions could steal their first win of the season.

Why This Game Matters

Both programs desperately need a victory to build confidence. Ramsay wants to prove they can compete after two difficult losses, while Briarwood Christian is searching for its first win and a boost before upcoming matchups against Wenonah and Corner.

Prediction

This will be a close, low-scoring contest, but Briarwood Christian’s ground game might give them the edge if they can protect the football and limit big plays.

Projected Score:
Briarwood Christian 14 – Ramsay 12