The Houston Hawks (Big Lake, AK) will host the Kenai Central Kardinals (Kenai, AK) in a conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to gain momentum in the standings, with Houston aiming to defend home turf and Kenai Central seeking a bounce-back win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Kenai Central (AK) @ Houston (Big Lake, AK)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Houston High School, Big Lake, AK
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Kenai Central Kardinals
Kenai Central enters this matchup at 1-2, hoping to turn things around after a tough start to the season. Ranked #21 in Alaska, the Kardinals need a strong defensive performance and efficient offensive execution to stay competitive on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 1-2
○ National Rank: #13,010
○ State Rank: #21 (AK)
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and prevent Houston’s big plays in the second half.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Carter – QB
○ Lucas Johnson – RB
○ Mason Allen – WR
○ Caleb Brooks – TE
○ Liam Thompson – OL
○ Jacob Martinez – DL
○ Hunter Davis – LB
○ Ryan Scott – DB
○ Aiden Parker – RB
○ Noah Williams – WR
Houston Hawks
The Hawks come into this game at 1-1, looking to rebound from a home loss and even their record. Ranked #19 in Alaska, Houston will look to establish the run and capitalize on Kenai Central’s defensive gaps.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #12,468
○ State Rank: #19 (AK)
○ Class Rank: #10
○ Key to Win: Use a balanced offensive attack and apply pressure on Kenai Central’s quarterback early.
Main Squad:
○ Logan Reed – QB
○ Carter Johnson – RB
○ Isaiah Hall – WR
○ Tyler Miller – WR
○ Owen Brooks – OL
○ Nolan Carter – LB
○ Jace Hernandez – DB
○ Ryan Cooper – DL
○ Hunter Brown – RB
○ Caleb Smith – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Central Kardinals | #13,010 | #21 (AK) | #12 | 1-2 | 1-0 | 0-2 | .333 | 16 | 94 |
| Houston Hawks | #12,468 | #19 (AK) | #10 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 41 | 72 |
