The 2025 high school football season rolls on as Bentworth (Bentleyville, PA) visits Charleroi (PA) for a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Bearcats enter the game at 1-1 overall, while the Cougars are still searching for their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bentworth Bearcats @ Charleroi Cougars
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Charleroi Area High School, Charleroi, PA
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Bentworth Bearcats
Bentworth has showcased a strong rushing attack through two weeks, averaging 313.5 total yards per game with nearly all of it coming on the ground. The Bearcats are ranked #498 in Pennsylvania and #61 in Class, and they’ll once again lean on star RB Ben Hays, who leads the team with over 215 rushing yards per game. Their Week 1 victory proved they can dominate with ball control, and they’ll aim to exploit Charleroi’s struggling defense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,183
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State Rank (PA): #498
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Class Rank: #61
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Key to Win: Establish Hays early, win the battle at the line of scrimmage, and prevent Charleroi from building confidence with big plays.
Main Squad:
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Ben Hays – RB (#22, 215.0 rushing yds/game, 215.0 total yds/game)
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Ty Watson – QB (#5, 32.0 passing yds/game)
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Kaden Ayres – WR (#14, 22.0 receiving yds/game)
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Brayden Taggart – LB (#54, 13.5 tackles/game)
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Preston Jaquay – DL (#10, 0.5 sacks/game)
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Ethan Lewis – OL/DL
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Logan Richards – WR/DB
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Carter Price – TE/LB
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Mason Kelly – OL
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Dylan Brooks – DB
Charleroi Cougars
Charleroi enters this matchup at 0-2 overall, having scored just 7 total points across two games while giving up 86. Ranked #528 in Pennsylvania and #88 in Class, the Cougars will look for QB Jaxson Klinger and RB Brody DeUnger to spark the offense. With home-field advantage, Charleroi hopes to turn around a rough start to the season.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,810
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State Rank (PA): #528
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Class Rank: #88
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Key to Win: Find consistency at quarterback, protect Klinger in the pocket, and slow down Hays to keep the game within reach.
Main Squad:
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Jaxson Klinger – QB (#17, 66.0 total yds/game)
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Brody DeUnger – RB (#0, 25.0 rushing yds/game)
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Ethan Morgan – WR/DB
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Logan Hill – WR
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Tyler Smith – LB (defensive captain)
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Jacob Turner – DB
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Ryan Carter – OL/DL
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Mason Hayes – TE/LB
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Evan Wright – OL
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Cole Peterson – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Bentworth | #12,183 | #498 | #61 | 1-1 |
| Charleroi | #12,810 | #528 | #88 | 0-2 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
