The Big Walnut Golden Eagles (Sunbury, OH) travel to face the Groveport-Madison Cruisers (Groveport, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. It’s a non-conference showdown between a top-30 ranked program in Ohio and a Cruisers team still searching for their first win of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Big Walnut @ Groveport-Madison
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Groveport-Madison HS, Groveport, OH
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Big Walnut Golden Eagles
Big Walnut comes into this game 1-1, ranked #28 in Ohio and #8 in Division. The Golden Eagles opened the season strong at home but stumbled on the road last week. Despite that, they’ve shown explosive first-half scoring ability, averaging 18 points in the first quarter and 29 in the second. The key will be sustaining drives beyond halftime and keeping pressure on Groveport-Madison.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #419
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State Rank (OH): #28
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Division Rank: #8
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Key Strengths: Explosive starts, balanced offense, stout defensive front.
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Key to Win: Maintain composure on the road, avoid costly penalties, and finish drives in the second half.
Main Squad (Big Walnut)
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Ryan Montgomery – QB
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Evan Carter – RB
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Jayden White – WR/DB
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Michael Lawson – WR
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Alex Daniels – LB
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Carson Hall – TE
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Noah Perry – OL/DL
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Marcus Young – DB
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Tyler Williams – OL
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Luke Grant – DL
Groveport-Madison Cruisers
The Cruisers enter Week 3 at 0-2, ranked #119 in Ohio. They’ve been competitive in both contests but have yet to string together four quarters of consistency. Averaging 17 points per game, the Cruisers’ defense has kept scores close, but the offense must find ways to execute in the red zone. Playing at home, they’ll look to pull off an upset against a top-ranked Golden Eagles squad.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #1,935
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State Rank (OH): #119
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Division Rank: #41
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Key Strengths: Scrappy defense, strong special teams.
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Key to Win: Win time of possession, limit Big Walnut’s early scoring bursts, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad (Groveport-Madison)
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Jordan Harris – QB
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Isaiah Martin – RB
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Malik Thompson – WR/DB
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Brandon Scott – WR
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Chris Allen – LB
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Derrick Johnson – OL/DL
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Jalen Smith – DB
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Xavier Brown – OL
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Terrence Green – TE
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Anthony Carter – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Big Walnut Golden Eagles | #419 | #28 (OH) | #8 | 1-1 |
| Groveport-Madison Cruisers | #1,935 | #119 (OH) | #41 | 0-2 |
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