Friday night brings a Youngstown vs. Warren showdown as the Liberty Leopards (Youngstown, OH) travel to face the John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles (Warren, OH) on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Liberty is off to a dominant 2-0 start, while JFK Catholic looks to rebound after dropping its first two contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: Liberty (OH) @ John F. Kennedy Catholic (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Warren, OH
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Liberty Leopards
Liberty has been red-hot, opening the year 2-0 with 76 points scored and 0 allowed. Ranked #6,500 nationally and #387 in Ohio, the Leopards have dominated both sides of the ball behind star running back Dyionn Tutwiler, who averages 137.5 rushing yards per game and leads the team in total offense. Quarterback Tyson Watson adds balance with 82 passing yards per game, while the defense has completely shut out opponents through two weeks.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #6,500
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State Rank (OH): #387
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Division Rank: #51
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Tutwiler on the ground while maintaining the suffocating defensive intensity.
Main Squad:
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#2 Dyionn Tutwiler – RB/LB (137.5 Rushing YPG, 137.5 Total YPG)
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#17 Tyson Watson – QB (82 Passing YPG)
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#1 Dawaun Moody – WR (43.5 Receiving YPG)
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#20 Aaron Barcley – DL (0.5 Sacks PG)
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#67 Helaman Garcia – OL/DL (2.5 PPG)
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Jaylen Harris – DB
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Malik Turner – WR/DB
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Ethan Scott – OL/DL
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Noah Reed – LB
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Logan Price – WR/DB
John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles
The Eagles are 0-2, ranked #7,020 nationally and #422 in Ohio, and searching for their first win. JFK Catholic has scored 26 points but surrendered 78, struggling to find rhythm against a tough opening schedule. Playing at home offers an opportunity to reset, but the Eagles will need to generate more offensive balance and slow down Liberty’s ground attack to stay in this one.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #7,020
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State Rank (OH): #422
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Division Rank: #28
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Key to Win: Get stops early to avoid falling behind, sustain drives to keep Liberty’s offense off the field, and capitalize on any turnover opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Michael Thompson – QB
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Carter James – RB
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Ryan Moore – WR/DB
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Ethan Carter – WR
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Mason Lewis – LB
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Cole Williams – DB
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Logan Brown – OL/DL
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Caleb Foster – WR/FS
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Owen Carter – TE/LB
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Jaden Hill – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Liberty Leopards | #6,500 | #387 | #51 | 2-0 |
| John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles | #7,020 | #422 | #28 | 0-2 |
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.
