The 2025 season heads into its third week as the Rootstown Rovers (2-0) travel to face the Trinity Trojans (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Rootstown has been dominant through two games, while Trinity looks to build momentum after splitting its first two contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: Rootstown Rovers @ Trinity Trojans
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Trinity High School, Garfield Heights, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Rootstown Rovers
Rootstown is off to a perfect 2-0 start, ranked #365 in Ohio. Their offense has been explosive, averaging 43 points per game, while their defense has allowed just 6 total points across two contests. With a balanced attack and a defense that has been nearly flawless, the Rovers enter this matchup as favorites.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #6,205
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State Rank (OH): #365
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Division Rank: #33
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Key to Win: Keep up their fast starts, maintain defensive discipline, and avoid penalties on the road.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Parker – QB – Offensive leader with poise and arm strength.
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Jaylen Thomas – RB – Workhorse back who sets the tempo.
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Marcus Wright – WR – Big-play threat in the passing game.
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Logan Carter – LB – Defensive captain and top tackler.
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Noah Smith – DL – Disruptive force in the trenches.
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Chris Johnson – DB – Ballhawk in the secondary.
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Troy Williams – WR/DB – Versatile playmaker on both sides.
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Michael Brown – OL/DL – Veteran presence on the line.
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Cameron Lewis – LB – Adds toughness to the defense.
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Jordan Allen – WR – Speed receiver to stretch the field.
Trinity Trojans
The Trojans come in at 1-1, ranked #568 in Ohio. After opening with a loss, they bounced back with a win to even their record. Trinity averages 29 points per game, but their defense has allowed 47 through two weeks. With a young but determined roster, they’ll need to play their best game to upset Rootstown at home.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #10,319
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State Rank (OH): #568
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Division Rank: #85
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Key to Win: Protect the football, slow down Rootstown’s offense, and take advantage of scoring chances in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Kyle Hurst – QB – Steady passer and team leader.
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Darius Green – RB – Ground-game option with speed.
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Anthony Clark – WR – Top target in the passing attack.
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Jason Bell – WR/DB – Versatile two-way playmaker.
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Ryan Matthews – LB – Defensive enforcer in the middle.
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Ethan Johnson – DB – Coverage leader in the secondary.
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Troy Sanders – OL/DL – Anchor on the line.
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Caleb Wilson – WR – Secondary receiving option.
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Marcus Allen – LB – Strong run defender.
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Jordan Price – DL – Adds pressure up front.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Rootstown | #6,205 | #365 (OH) | #33 | 2-0 |
| Trinity | #10,319 | #568 (OH) | #85 | 1-1 |
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