The Austintown-Fitch Falcons travel from Youngstown, OH to take on the Erie Royals in a non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to build momentum early in the season, with Fitch aiming to rise above .500 while Erie searches for its first win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Austintown-Fitch (OH) @ Erie (PA)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Erie High School, Erie, PA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Austintown-Fitch Falcons
Fitch enters Week 3 at 1-1, ranked #755 nationally, #44 in Ohio, and #13 in Division. The Falcons’ offense has been efficient, scoring 55 points in two games (27.5 avg), while their defense has allowed only 31 points. With a balanced attack and a solid defensive front, Fitch looks to establish control on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #755
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State Rank (OH): #44
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Division Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Strong second-quarter performance, where they’ve averaged 14 points per game, needs to set the tone early.
Main Squad (Key Players):
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QB Michael Hayes
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RB Jordan White
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WR/DB Tyree Walker
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WR/DB Cam Harris
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LB/TE Marcus Hill
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LB Jake Thompson
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OL/DL Ethan Grant
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DL/DE Chris Johnson
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DB Caleb Moore
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K/P Ryan Carter
Erie Royals
Erie comes in at 0-1, ranked #4995 nationally, #190 in Pennsylvania, and #55 in Class. The Royals scored 23 points in their opener but allowed 29, showing both offensive grit and defensive vulnerability. Playing at home, Erie will look to capitalize on Fitch’s road struggles after their opening away loss.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #4995
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State Rank (PA): #190
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Class Rank: #55
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Key to Win: Protect the football and find consistent offense across all quarters, not just in the second half.
Main Squad (Key Players):
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QB/ATH Jaylen Carter
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RB/DB Isaiah Reed
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WR/DB Malik Brown
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WR/DB Antonio Daniels
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LB/FB DeShawn Taylor
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LB/TE Carter Lewis
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OL/DL Andre Wilson
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DL Jordan Mills
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DB Tyrese Collins
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K/P Xavier Lopez
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division/Class | Overall Record |
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| Austintown-Fitch | #755 | #44 (OH) | #13 (Div) | 1-1 |
| Erie | #4995 | #190 (PA) | #55 (Class) | 0-1 |
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