The stage is set for another historic night in Birmingham as the Thompson Warriors prepare to face the Opelika Bulldogs in the AHSAA Class 7A State Championship on December 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. inside Protective Stadium. This year's title game marks Thompson's eighth straight Super 7 appearance, a streak that has come to define an era of excellence in Alabama high school football. Over these eight seasons, the Warriors have collected five championships, including last year's 2024 title, and now aim to secure back-to-back state crowns in what could be one of the program's most meaningful wins yet.
Opelika enters the championship as a team writing a new story of its own. This season marks the Bulldogs' first-ever trip to the Class 7A final, a breakthrough that has energized their community and positioned them as one of the state's most compelling newcomers on the biggest stage.
Thompson's road back to the finals has been marked by resilience, highlighted by a dramatic semifinal victory that required a last-minute defensive stand to secure a 35–34 win and punch their ticket to Birmingham. The Warriors' combination of composure, balance on offense, and timely defensive plays carried them through challenges against some of the state's best teams. Those moments, built over the course of a long season, now come together as the guiding force behind their championship push.
For Thompson, this game represents more than another title opportunity. It is a chance to reinforce a legacy built on preparation, consistency, and the ability to rise in the defining moments of each season. The players who take the field on Wednesday night will be stepping into a tradition created by those before them, but also adding their own chapter to a run that continues to shape the identity of Thompson football.
As kickoff approaches, both programs prepare to meet under the lights with a championship on the line and their communities behind them. For Opelika, it's the chance to claim a historic first. For Thompson, it's another opportunity to stand atop Class 7A and further cement one of the greatest dynasties the state has ever seen. When the stadium fills and the whistle blows, one team will claim the blue map—and the Warriors are ready to fight for theirs.
