Woodward Academy will be looking for its fifth straight region title in 2025, and once again, they have the roster to compete for a championship. The War Eagles are coming off a 2024 season in which they won a playoff game for the 12th-consecutive year. However, the team will need to replace a large portion of last year’s core. Two-year starting quarterback Landon Walker graduated after a standout senior season when he threw for over 2,300 yards and 25 touchdowns. The quarterback battle will come down to last year’s backup, Ryan Harrigan, and rising 2028 phenom Prince Amari Aminu. The wide receiver room will also look very different following the graduation of Josiah Abdullah and Jerome Bettis Jr., both of whom are now at Power Four programs. Still, the War Eagles return 4-star athlete Blake Stewart, who will be a major weapon in the offense. As always, Woodward’s out-of-region schedule is challenging, but their region remains winnable.
They’ll kick off the season against 6A power Carrollton, a game where they’ll be underdogs but still have a chance to pull off the upset. In Week 2, they host 6A quarterfinalist Collins Hill, a team with some of the best defensive line talent in the state. They’ll then face off with fierce rival and 4A finalist Marist. Woodward is looking to snap a two-game losing streak to Marist. The two programs have played every year since 2021, with Marist holding a 3-2 edge.
Head Coach: John Hunt
Coach Record: 139-40
2024 Record: 8-4
2024 Region: 4-5A
2024 Region Record: 7-0
2025 Region: 4-5A
Stadium Name: Graham Hixon Field at Colquitt Stadium
2025 Schedule:
8/15 @ Carrollton
8/22 Collins Hill
8/29 @ Marist
9/12 @ Shiloh
9/19 Chamblee
9/26 @ Arabia Mountain (Cobb (Avondale Stadium)
10/03 Tri-Cities
10/10 @ Dunwoody
10/24 Decatur
10/31 Lakeside-DeKalb
