The 2025 Ohio high school football season heats up in Youngstown with an intra-city showdown as the Boardman Spartans (0-2) travel across town to battle the Chaney Cowboys (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are eager to gain momentum — Boardman is still seeking its first win, while Chaney looks to build on their early-season success.
Game Details
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Matchup: Boardman (OH) @ Chaney (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Chaney High School, Youngstown, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Boardman Spartans
Boardman has endured a tough 0-2 start, ranked #261 in Ohio and #57 in their division. Despite strong second-half performances, the Spartans have been unable to close out games, giving up 77 points in two contests. The key for Boardman will be limiting explosive plays by Chaney while generating sustained offensive drives.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #4,286
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State Rank (OH): #261
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Division Rank: #57
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, strengthen defensive stands in the second half, and capitalize on red-zone opportunities.
Main Squad
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#2 Jayden Carter – QB
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#7 Mike Thompson – RB/DB
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#10 Anthony Russo – WR/DB
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#3 Cameron Bell – WR
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#8 Jahlil Morgan – RB/LB
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#22 Chris Johnson – LB
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#54 Marcus Lopez – OL/DL
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#65 Daniel Perez – OL/DL
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#15 Ethan James – DB
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#44 Isaiah Walker – LB
Chaney Cowboys
Chaney stands at 1-1, ranked #188 in Ohio and #38 in their division. The Cowboys average 28.5 points per game, powered by a fast start in the first quarter where they’ve dominated opponents. The Cowboys will look to exploit Boardman’s defensive weaknesses with their balanced offensive attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,035
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State Rank (OH): #188
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Division Rank: #38
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Key to Win: Keep pressure on early, force turnovers, and protect home-field advantage against their city rival.
Main Squad
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#1 Malik Brown – QB
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#5 Xavier White – RB/DB
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#4 Tyrese Johnson – WR/CB
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#6 Jeremiah Green – RB/LB
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#9 Jordan Davis – WR
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#20 Corey Adams – LB
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#52 Andre Williams – OL/DL
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#75 Elijah Moore – OL
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#12 Darnell Hughes – DB
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#32 Cameron Young – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record |
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| Boardman | #4,286 | #261 | #57 | 0-2 |
| Chaney | #3,035 | #188 | #38 | 1-1 |
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