The 2025 high school football season continues with a conference game as Hickory (Hermitage, PA) travels to Conneaut Area (Linesville, PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter this matchup with undefeated 2-0 records, making it an important game for conference positioning. Hickory has been impressive offensively, averaging 27 points per game, while Conneaut Area has been dominant, putting up 35.5 points per game. The battle between these two undefeated teams promises to be a thrilling contest.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hickory (PA) @ Conneaut Area (PA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Conneaut Area High School, Linesville, PA
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Hickory Hornets
Hickory enters this game with an undefeated 2-0 record, averaging 27 points per game while allowing 18 points per game. Ranked #2,500 nationally and #87 in Pennsylvania, Hickory’s offense, led by Kelvin Morrison, has been strong on the ground and in the air. The Hornets will need to maintain their offensive rhythm and bolster their defense to keep Conneaut Area’s high-scoring offense in check.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,500
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State Rank (PA): #87
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Key to Win: Continue their balanced offense, with a focus on Morrison’s rushing and Dungee’s passing, and improve defensive consistency to slow down Conneaut Area’s attack.
Main Squad
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#3 Kelvin Morrison – RB
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#2 Christian Dungee – QB
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#1 Jadon Phillips – WR
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#7 Trevor Borowicz – LB
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#11 Dante Evans – DL
Conneaut Area Eagles
Conneaut Area also enters the game with a 2-0 record, averaging a robust 35.5 points per game. Ranked #12,258 nationally and #502 in Pennsylvania, the Eagles have been dominant on offense, particularly on the ground, with Aidan Ford leading the charge. Conneaut Area has been strong both offensively and defensively, and they will look to continue their momentum at home.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #12,258
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State Rank (PA): #502
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Key to Win: Maintain their strong running game with Aidan Ford, and continue their defensive dominance, limiting Hickory’s ability to establish their own rhythm.
Main Squad
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#4 Aidan Ford – RB
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#10 Mason Stone – QB
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#25 Alex Paskorz – LB
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#22 Nick Vennare – DL
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#40 Jake Mills – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hickory | 2,500 | 87 (PA) | 2-0 |
| Conneaut Area | 12,258 | 502 (PA) | 2-0 |
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