The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a non-conference clash as the Northmont Thunderbolts (Clayton, OH) travel to face the Withrow Tigers (Cincinnati, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Withrow enters unbeaten and dominant through two weeks, while Northmont is still chasing its first win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Northmont (OH) @ Withrow (Cincinnati, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:30 PM
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Location: Withrow High School, Cincinnati, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Northmont Thunderbolts
Northmont is off to a 0-2 start, scoring only 10 points while giving up 52. Ranked #152 in Ohio and #51 in Division, the Thunderbolts have struggled offensively but have playmakers in the passing game that could turn things around. They average just 188.5 total yards per game, with QB Bryce Staggs leading their production.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #2,406
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State Rank (OH): #152
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Division Rank: #51
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Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, find rhythm in the air attack, and contain Withrow’s explosive scoring runs.
Main Squad (Northmont)
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Bryce Staggs – QB
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Quinten Churchman – RB
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Jaydan Smith – WR
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Carter Nelson – LB
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Logan Thompson – OL/DL
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Xavier Lewis – DB
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Malik Johnson – WR/DB
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Ethan Carter – RB/LB
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Darius Brown – DL
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Noah Parker – WR/CB
Withrow Tigers
The Tigers are 2-0 and have been dominant, outscoring opponents 71-7 through two weeks. Ranked #47 in Ohio and #15 in Division, Withrow averages 35.5 points per game, with a balanced attack and a defense that has allowed fewer than 10 points total. Playing at home, they are heavy favorites to keep their streak alive.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #768
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State Rank (OH): #47
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Division Rank: #15
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Key to Win: Stay disciplined on defense, spread the ball offensively, and control tempo early.
Main Squad (Withrow)
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Jordan Miller – QB
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Marcus Johnson – RB
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Caleb Davis – WR
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Xavier Thompson – LB
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Elijah Carter – OL/DL
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Jayden Foster – DB
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Cameron Lee – WR/DB
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Isaiah Nelson – RB/LB
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Brandon Harris – DL
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Tyrese Brown – WR/CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Northmont Thunderbolts | #2,406 | #152 (OH) | #51 | 0-2 |
| Withrow Tigers | #768 | #47 (OH) | #15 | 2-0 |
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