A conference showdown headlines Week 3 as the Xenia Buccaneers (Xenia, OH) travel to face the Butler Aviators (Vandalia, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are off to strong starts, with Butler looking to remain unbeaten while Xenia tries to bounce back after a tough loss to Troy.
Game Details
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Matchup: Xenia (OH) @ Butler (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Butler High School, Vandalia, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Xenia Buccaneers
The Buccaneers sit at 1-1 and are eager to recover from their 24-14 loss to Troy. Ranked #2,933 nationally and #179 in Ohio, Xenia has proven they can compete but must find more offensive consistency, averaging 20.5 points per game. Their best production comes in the 2nd quarter, but slow starts and scoreless 3rd quarters have hurt momentum.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,933
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State Rank (OH): #179
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Division Rank: #39
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Key to Win: Start fast, sustain drives, and find a way to score in the 2nd half against Butler’s stingy defense.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Lewis – QB
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Chris Thompson – RB
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Malik Jordan – WR/CB
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Andre Williams – WR
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Corey Stevens – LB
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Landon Hill – DB
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Bryce Johnson – OL/DL
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Ethan Wallace – TE/LB
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Marcus Reed – DB
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Tyler Grant – WR/FS
Butler Aviators
The Aviators are flying high at 2-0, coming off solid wins with a 44-21 scoring advantage across two contests. Ranked #3,174 nationally and #198 in Ohio, Butler has been balanced on both sides of the ball, averaging 22 points per game while giving up just 21 total. Their ability to produce in all four quarters makes them difficult to put away, and with home-field advantage, they enter this matchup with confidence.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,174
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State Rank (OH): #198
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Division Rank: #42
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Key to Win: Stay balanced offensively, control time of possession, and force Xenia into long passing downs.
Main Squad:
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Evan Martin – QB
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Marcus Council – RB/WR
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Caleb Stewart – WR/DB
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Colton Cox – WR/DB
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Ayden Knuebel – LB
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Arthur Scott – DL
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Derrick Harris – OL/DL
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Jordan White – WR
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Ryan Brooks – LB/TE
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Isaiah Clarke – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Xenia Buccaneers | #2,933 | #179 | #39 | 1-1 |
| Butler Aviators | #3,174 | #198 | #42 | 2-0 |
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