The 2025 high school football season continues as the River Valley Raiders (Bidwell, OH) hit the road to face the Symmes Valley Vikings (Willow Wood, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. It’s a non-conference matchup featuring a struggling River Valley squad looking for their first win against a surging Symmes Valley team off to a perfect start.
Game Details
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Matchup: River Valley (OH) @ Symmes Valley (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Symmes Valley High School, Willow Wood, OH
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River Valley Raiders
The Raiders enter Week 3 at 0-2, having been outscored 79-22 in their first two contests. Ranked #697 in Ohio and #105 in Division, River Valley has struggled to find rhythm on both sides of the ball. To stay competitive, the Raiders must clean up turnovers, get their defense off the field on third downs, and rely on their playmakers to finish drives in the red zone.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,588
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State Rank (OH): #697
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Division Rank: #105
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Key to Win: Control possession, protect the football, and avoid giving up explosive plays to Symmes Valley.
Main Squad (River Valley)
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Aiden Miller – QB
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Logan Johnson – RB
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Brayden Clark – WR/DB
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Connor Smith – LB
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Jordan Taylor – OL/DL
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Mason Cooper – WR
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Carter Evans – DB
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Dylan Harris – TE/LB
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Evan Wilson – OL/DL
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Tyler Reed – DB
Symmes Valley Vikings
The Vikings are riding high at 2-0, averaging 45.5 points per game while holding opponents to 42 points total. Ranked #646 in Ohio and #73 in Division, Symmes Valley already owns a big win over Meigs and looks poised to continue their strong run. Balanced on offense and opportunistic on defense, the Vikings are favorites at home but must avoid complacency.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #12,241
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State Rank (OH): #646
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Division Rank: #73
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Key to Win: Keep their offensive tempo rolling, pressure River Valley’s QB, and maintain focus to avoid an upset.
Main Squad (Symmes Valley)
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Hunter Johnson – QB
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Carter Moore – RB
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Eli Thompson – WR/DB
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Levi Davis – RB/LB
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Mason Hall – WR
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Brody White – LB
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Jackson Harper – OL/DL
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Kyle Johnson – DB
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Owen Harris – TE/LB
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Zane Miller – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| River Valley Raiders | #13,588 | #697 (OH) | #105 | 0-2 |
| Symmes Valley Vikings | #12,241 | #646 (OH) | #73 | 2-0 |
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