The 2025 high school football season continues in the Shenandoah Valley with a local non-conference rivalry as the Turner Ashby Knights travel to take on the Fort Defiance Indians on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are set to open their seasons in what promises to be a competitive early-season showdown. Turner Ashby enters with higher preseason rankings, while Fort Defiance looks to defend its home field.
Game Details
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Matchup: Turner Ashby (VA) @ Fort Defiance (VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Fort Defiance High School, Fort Defiance, VA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Turner Ashby Knights (Bridgewater, VA)
The Knights begin their 2025 campaign ranked #3,667 nationally and #63 in Virginia, showing promise as one of the more competitive squads in the region. With a solid roster on both sides of the ball, Turner Ashby will aim to establish its identity early in the season.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #3,667
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State Rank (VA): #63
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Key to Win: Use speed and discipline to control tempo, while taking advantage of defensive matchups against Fort Defiance’s line.
Main Squad
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Ethan McDaniel – QB
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Jordan Matthews – RB
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Chris Whitmore – WR
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Jalen Anderson – WR/DB
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Michael Carter – LB
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Ryan Franklin – OL/DL
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Trevor Woods – DB
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Connor Hayes – TE/LB
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Derrick Lewis – DL
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Caleb Morgan – RB/DB
Fort Defiance Indians (Fort Defiance, VA)
The Indians come in ranked #7,892 nationally and #197 in Virginia, hungry to make an early-season statement. Known for their physical play, Fort Defiance will look to use home-field advantage and toughness in the trenches to slow down Turner Ashby’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,892
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State Rank (VA): #197
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Key to Win: Rely on ball control and limit turnovers, while using defensive pressure to disrupt Turner Ashby’s passing game.
Main Squad
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Logan Reed – QB
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Damien Foster – RB
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Cameron Davis – WR/DB
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Tyler Benson – WR
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Owen Grant – LB
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Isaiah Johnson – DB
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Daniel Price – OL/DL
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Marcus Howard – DL
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Eli Thompson – TE/LB
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Zachary Lewis – DB/KR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Turner Ashby | #3,667 | #63 (VA) | 0-0 |
| Fort Defiance | #7,892 | #197 (VA) | 0-0 |
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