BGA to face St. Michael Catholic in season opener on ESPN
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Battle Ground Academy's (BGA) season opener against St. Michael Catholic, coached by Philip Rivers, will be televised nationally on ESPN. The game is set for Saturday, August 22 at 12:30 p.m. CT in Fairhope, Alabama. BGA, which went 13-1 last season, will feature standout receivers Maximus Curry and Maddox Porter, alongside new starting quarterback Bo Bryan. St. Michael, under Rivers, also had a successful 13-1 season, losing in the state semifinals to Jackson. This matchup highlights the competitive nature of the teams as they start the new season in front of a national audience.
- •BGA won the TSSAA Division II-AA state championship last season.
- •St. Michael Catholic finished last season 13-1, led by Philip Rivers.
- •Maximus Curry and Maddox Porter combined for 2,948 receiving yards last season.
- •First-time starting quarterback Bo Bryan is Luke Bryan's son.
- •The game is scheduled for August 22 at 12:30 p.m. CT.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — BGA season opener vs Philip Rivers, St. Michael Catholic will be broadcast by ESPN
"Battle Ground Academy’s season opener against coach Philip Rivers and St. Michael Catholic (Alabama) will be nationally televised, ESPN announced on July 30.
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