The Oswego Panthers (IL) host the Geneva Vikings (IL) in a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 1-0 after impressive opening wins, setting the stage for a compelling early-season matchup.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Geneva (IL) @ Oswego (IL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Oswego High School, Oswego, IL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Geneva Vikings
Geneva opened the season with a dominant 56-0 victory and enters at 1-0, ranked #1,172 nationally and #25 in Illinois. The Vikings boast both offensive firepower and defensive strength, making them a dangerous road opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,172
○ State Rank: #25 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high and maintain defensive discipline to control the Panthers.
Main Squad:
○ Tyler Benson – QB
○ Jack McCarthy – RB
○ Ethan Larson – WR
○ Caleb Anderson – WR
○ Dylan Hoffman – LB
○ Noah Fischer – DB
○ Connor Walsh – OL
○ Zach Petersen – DL
○ Luke Carter – RB
○ Mason O’Donnell – LB
Oswego Panthers
Oswego also enters 1-0, ranked #2,642 nationally and #82 in Illinois. The Panthers picked up a 31-15 road win to open the season, showing a balanced attack on both sides of the ball. Returning home, Oswego will look to slow down Geneva’s explosive offense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,642
○ State Rank: #82 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #20
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with a steady ground game while limiting Geneva’s big-play opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Aiden Ramirez – QB
○ Jordan Matthews – RB
○ Cole Richardson – WR
○ Nathan Lopez – WR
○ Gavin Torres – LB
○ Isaiah Delgado – DB
○ Elijah Cruz – OL
○ Dominic Hayes – DL
○ Jaxon Perez – RB
○ Cameron White – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | #1,172 | #25 (IL) | #2 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 56 | 0 |
| Oswego | #2,642 | #82 (IL) | #20 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 31 | 15 |
