Friday night features a Cincinnati vs. Dayton battle as the Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions (Cincinnati, OH) head north to face the Dayton Christian Warriors (Miamisburg, OH) on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 1-1 and eager to move above .500 early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Miami Valley Christian Academy (OH) @ Dayton Christian (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Dayton Christian High School, Miamisburg, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions
The Lions enter 1-1, ranked #12,863 nationally and #677 in Ohio, after scoring just 13 points across their first two games while allowing 46. Led by quarterback Aidan Frisby and running back Jonah Criste, MVCA will look to establish rhythm offensively and lean on their defense, which has shown fight despite limited offensive support.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,863
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State Rank (OH): #677
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Division Rank: #99
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Key to Win: Control tempo with Criste’s running, minimize turnovers, and finish drives inside the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Aidan Frisby – QB (27 Passing YPG, 30 Total YPG)
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Jonah Criste – RB/LB (15 Rushing YPG, 10 Tackles PG)
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Judah Walters – WR (9 Receiving YPG)
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Caleb Martin – WR/DB
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Noah Reed – TE/LB
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Ethan Johnson – DB
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Isaac Collins – OL/DL
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Landon Fisher – WR/DB
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Mason Blake – OL
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Zachary Holmes – DL
Dayton Christian Warriors
The Warriors are also 1-1, ranked #11,631 nationally and #619 in Ohio, showing much more offensive punch with 48 points scored across two games. Quarterback Cameron Hartman has been outstanding, averaging 214 passing yards per game, while wideout Caden Shepherd has proven to be a reliable big-play threat. Defensively, linebacker Eli Queen provides toughness in the middle.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,631
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State Rank (OH): #619
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Division Rank: #87
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Key to Win: Let Hartman continue spreading the ball, keep Shepherd involved, and protect the football against MVCA’s opportunistic defense.
Main Squad:
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#3 Cameron Hartman – QB (214 Passing YPG, 214.5 Total YPG)
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#5 Caden Shepherd – WR (100.5 Receiving YPG, 6.0 PPG)
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#4 Jacob Culter – RB (56.5 Rushing YPG)
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#12 Eli Queen – LB (8 Tackles PG)
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Marcus Hall – WR/DB
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Jordan Lewis – DB
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Cole Matthews – OL/DL
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Ryan Baker – TE/LB
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Noah Williams – OL
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Derrick Collins – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Miami Valley Christian Lions | #12,863 | #677 | #99 | 1-1 |
| Dayton Christian Warriors | #11,631 | #619 | #87 | 1-1 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
