The 2025 high school football season brings a key conference matchup as the Elgin Comets (Marion, OH) travel to face the North Baltimore Tigers (OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are off to strong starts, with Elgin looking to climb above .500 and North Baltimore aiming to stay unbeaten.
Game Details
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Matchup: Elgin Comets (Marion, OH) @ North Baltimore Tigers (North Baltimore, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: North Baltimore High School, North Baltimore, OH
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Elgin Comets
Elgin comes into the contest 1-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, ranked #10,322 nationally and #570 in Ohio. The Comets average 29.5 points per game and lean on a strong rushing attack led by Nate Freshouer. Their defense has allowed 49 points through two weeks, and tightening up will be key against a high-scoring North Baltimore team.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #10,322
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State Rank (OH): #570
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Division Rank: #73
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Key to Win: Control possession with their run game and limit explosive plays from the Tigers’ offense.
Main Squad:
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Nate Freshouer – RB
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Zack Bowers – QB
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Luke Nelson – WR
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Carter Miller – WR/DB
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Jason Clark – LB
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Tyler Reed – DL
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Landon Scott – OL
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Evan Thomas – DB
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Mason White – RB/LB
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Caleb Johnson – WR
North Baltimore Tigers
The Tigers are off to a strong 2-0 start, including a 48-8 win over Hardin Northern. Ranked #12,558 nationally and #662 in Ohio, North Baltimore averages 42 points per game while allowing just 18 per outing. With both offense and defense firing early, they’ll look to extend their unbeaten run and protect their home field.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #12,558
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State Rank (OH): #662
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Division Rank: #78
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Key to Win: Keep their offensive pace high and use their defensive front to contain Elgin’s running game.
Main Squad:
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Jackson Miller – QB
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Aiden Brooks – RB
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Ryan Foster – WR
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Dylan Carter – WR/DB
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Logan Harris – LB
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Gavin Price – DL
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Noah Thompson – OL
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Jalen Moore – DB
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Ethan Walker – RB/LB
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Brandon Hall – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Conference Record |
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| Elgin | 10,322 | 570 (OH) | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| North Baltimore | 12,558 | 662 (OH) | 2-0 | 1-0 |
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