The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Taylor Yellowjackets (Cleves, OH) travel to face the Woodward Bulldogs (Cincinnati, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Both teams enter winless and will battle for their first victory of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Taylor (OH) @ Woodward (Cincinnati, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:30 PM
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Location: Woodward High School, Cincinnati, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Taylor Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets come in at 0-2, but their offense has shown flashes, scoring 34 total points across two games. Ranked #399 in Ohio and #66 in Division, Taylor is averaging 17 points per game and has demonstrated explosive potential behind its passing attack. However, a defense that has allowed 92 points must tighten up for them to break through.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #6,628
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State Rank (OH): #399
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Division Rank: #66
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Key to Win: Leverage their offensive yardage production (434 yards per game) while reducing turnovers and defensive lapses.
Main Squad (Taylor)
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Charlie Kantz – QB
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Easton Schrimpf – RB
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Ryan Wehking – WR
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Mason Carter – LB
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Aiden Thompson – OL/DL
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Bryce Foster – DB
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Dylan Parker – RB/LB
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Logan Nelson – DL
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Jace Miller – WR/CB
Woodward Bulldogs
The Bulldogs sit at 0-2 and are still looking for their first points of the season, having been outscored 134-0. Ranked #563 in Ohio and #100 in Division, Woodward has struggled to find traction on either side of the ball. Playing at home could provide a lift, but major adjustments are needed to keep pace with Taylor’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,163
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State Rank (OH): #563
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Division Rank: #100
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Key to Win: Establish any offensive momentum, focus on limiting Taylor’s passing game, and rely on defensive stops to stay in the contest.
Main Squad (Woodward)
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Marcus Allen – QB
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Jordan Davis – RB
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Isaiah Carter – WR
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Cameron Harris – LB
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Ethan Moore – OL/DL
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Xavier Lewis – DB
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Malik Johnson – WR/DB
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Caleb Foster – RB/LB
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Darius Brown – DL
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Trevon Allen – WR/CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Taylor Yellowjackets | #6,628 | #399 (OH) | #66 | 0-2 |
| Woodward Bulldogs | #10,163 | #563 (OH) | #100 | 0-2 |
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