The 2025 Ohio high school football season continues as the Mathews Mustangs host the Newton Falls Tigers in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the game winless at 0-2, making this an important opportunity to get the first victory of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Newton Falls (OH) @ Mathews (Vienna, OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Mathews High School, Vienna, OH
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Newton Falls Tigers
Newton Falls comes in at 0-2, having scored just 24 points while allowing 75. Their offense has struggled to produce consistent yardage, and their defense will need to tighten up to compete against Mathews. Key to success will be establishing the run game and protecting the football.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,044
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State Rank (OH): #682
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Division Rank: #102
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, generate yardage on the ground, and contain Mathews’ offensive threats.
Main Squad:
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#7 Chace Clonch – QB/RB
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#2 Zayne Shelton – WR/DB
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#5 Zander Brooks – DL/OL
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#51 Kaden Prout – LB
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#10 Mason Carter – WR/TE
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#12 Logan Smith – RB/DB
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#22 Caleb Adams – DB/RB
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#15 Elijah Johnson – WR/DB
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#6 Tyler James – LB
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#11 Ryan Bennett – WR/TE
Mathews Mustangs
Mathews also enters the matchup at 0-2, scoring 41 points while allowing 58. The Mustangs have shown flashes of offensive potential and will look to take advantage of home-field advantage to secure their first win. Defense will need to create turnovers to keep the game within reach.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,261
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State Rank (OH): #687
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Division Rank: #90
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Key to Win: Establish a balanced offensive attack, control time of possession, and tighten defensive coverage to limit Newton Falls’ scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
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#4 Ryder Cain – QB
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#5 William Simon – WR
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#33 Devin Bates – LB
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#48 Henry Veccia – DL
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#22 Lucas Carter – DB/WR
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#50 Marcus Hall – OL/DL
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#9 Cole Turner – DB/WR
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#6 Tyler James – RB/DB
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#11 Nick Grant – LB/TE
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#12 Isaac Coy – QB/RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Newton Falls | #13,044 | #682 | #102 | 0-2 |
| Mathews | #13,261 | #687 | #90 | 0-2 |
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