The 2025 high school football season continues with a battle of unbeatens as the Hamilton Township Rangers (Columbus, OH) visit the Independence 76ers (Columbus, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 2-0 and enter this non-conference matchup with early-season momentum on the line.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hamilton Township (OH) @ Independence (Columbus, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Independence High School, Columbus, OH
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Hamilton Township Rangers
The Rangers come in with a perfect 2-0 record, scoring 61 points while allowing 52. Ranked #292 in Ohio and #58 in Division, Hamilton Township averages 30.5 points per game behind a balanced offensive attack. Kal-el Beverly has been a standout in the run game, while Lucas King has been efficient through the air.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #4,915
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State Rank (OH): #292
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Division Rank: #58
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Key to Win: Sustain long drives, keep pressure off the defense, and control the tempo against Independence’s explosive ground game.
Main Squad (Hamilton Township)
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Lucas King – QB
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Kal-el Beverly – RB
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Jovon McBride – WR
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Jesse Ferrell – LB
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Mason Clark – OL/DL
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Isaiah Carter – DB
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Jordan Davis – WR/DB
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Ethan Moore – RB/LB
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Darius Brown – DL
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Cameron Harris – WR/CB
Independence 76ers
The 76ers are also off to a 2-0 start, scoring 54 points and allowing just 36. Ranked #437 in Ohio and #79 in Division, Independence is averaging 27 points per game and features one of the state’s most dynamic rushers in Gabriel Ogbara, who is averaging 217 yards per game. With a strong defense complementing their run-heavy offense, Independence has proven tough at home and on the road.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #7,295
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State Rank (OH): #437
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Division Rank: #79
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Ogbara in the ground game, dominate time of possession, and prevent Hamilton Township from establishing an early rhythm.
Main Squad (Independence)
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Gabriel Ogbara – RB
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Darren White-Tyler – WR
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Marcus Johnson – QB
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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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| Hamilton Township Rangers | #4,915 | #292 (OH) | #58 | 2-0 |
| Independence 76ers | #7,295 | #437 (OH) | #79 | 2-0 |
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