Football Game Preview: Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots vs. Madison County Tigers + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2025, 12:41am

Football Preview: Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots vs. Madison County Tigers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School. Watch Full Replay

Kate Duncan Smith DAR hasn't had much luck against Madison County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Kate Duncan Smith DAR is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against St. John Paul II last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Patriots had to suffer through a 44-13 loss at the hands of the Falcons. The Patriots were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.

Kate Duncan Smith DAR might have lost, but man, Ben Hastings was a machine: he rushed for 172 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries, and also caught one score. That rushing touchdown marked the first that Hastings has punched in this season.

Meanwhile, Madison County lost 38-14 to Randolph School on Friday. The Tigers have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Madison County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.

Kate Duncan Smith DAR might still be hurting after the 28-6 defeat they got from Madison County in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.

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