Alexandria City 2025 Preview

t’s clear the Titans are tired of being overlooked. After spending the offseason with an edge, they’re ready to reintroduce themselves to the region with a team full of confidence, swagger, and hard-earned experience. Head coach Rodney Hughey believes his players have bought into the identity and standards of the program, and that belief is now turning into action.

There’s been a noticeable shift in the way this team carries itself—whether in class, the weight room, or just walking around town. That confidence has been earned, not given. Most of this year’s core has been playing varsity football since they were sophomores, and now as seasoned veterans, they’re expected to lead not only with words but with maturity and presence on the field.

Alexandria City will face a tough schedule again this year, but Hughey made it clear that the most important battles are the ones happening every day within the team. Internal competition is fierce, and that energy has shaped a group that prides itself on being, in Hughey’s words, “competitively violent and disciplined.”

Replacing production on both the offensive and defensive lines will be critical after the graduation of several impact players in the trenches. But the Titans aren’t shying away from the challenge—they’re embracing it. The offensive line is expected to be a sleeper unit this year, and Hughey believes they could surprise a lot of people with their performance.

There’s no shortage of playmakers either. Nate Soloku (WR/DB, 6'1, 160) led the district in interceptions last season and returns as a proven ballhawk in the secondary. Alpha Jalloh (QB/DB, 5'9, 160) led the team in rushing touchdowns and brings a dual-threat element that forces defenses to stay honest. Running back Amadu Karbo (RB/DB, 5'10, 180) was the team’s second-leading rusher in 2024 and will be a key piece in the offensive attack this year.

This is a group that’s been forged through struggle, and now they’re ready to show they’ve grown from it. Hughey isn’t talking about scheme changes or flashy overhauls—he’s looking for maturity, execution, and a team that knows how to compete from the opening whistle. If Alexandria City puts it all together, they’ll be a team nobody wants to face when the postseason rolls around.

And if you’re headed to a game this fall, make a stop at Fairlington Pizza—Coach Hughey’s pick for the best local spot.