The 2025 Ohio high school football season heats up in Gates Mills with a non-conference battle between local rivals, as the Hawken Hawks (OH) take on the Gilmour Academy Lancers (OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hawken looks to remain unbeaten, while Gilmour Academy aims to rebound at home after a tough conference opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hawken Hawks (Gates Mills, OH) @ Gilmour Academy Lancers (Gates Mills, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, OH
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Hawken Hawks
Hawken enters undefeated at 2-0 overall, ranked #3,053 nationally and #191 in Ohio. The Hawks have been explosive on offense, averaging 38.5 points per game, while their defense has been stingy, allowing just six points total in two games. Quarterback Donovan Moorhead leads a potent passing attack, complemented by a strong rushing game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,053
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State Rank (OH): #191
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Division Rank: #39
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Key to Win: Continue their offensive balance and apply pressure early to put Gilmour on its heels.
Main Squad:
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Donovan Moorhead – QB
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Kene Obi – RB
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Charlie Mallett – WR
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Joey Skoczen – WR/DB
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Miles Hamilton – LB
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Jordan Reed – DL
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Caleb Johnson – OL
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Ethan Lewis – DB
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Mason Carter – WR/LB
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Tyler Brooks – OL/DL
Gilmour Academy Lancers
The Lancers come in 1-1 overall, ranked #2,275 nationally and #143 in Ohio. Gilmour has averaged 23.5 points per game while allowing 33 through two weeks. After dropping their conference opener, the Lancers will look to regroup against their neighborhood rival with a strong showing at home.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,275
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State Rank (OH): #143
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Division Rank: #29
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Key to Win: Control the tempo with a steady ground game and avoid giving up early big plays to Hawken’s air attack.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Harris – QB
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Malik Thompson – RB
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Jordan Lewis – WR
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Cameron Reed – WR/DB
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Jalen Carter – LB
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Noah Parker – DL
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Tyler Green – OL
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Xavier Moore – DB
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Brandon Scott – RB/LB
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Elijah Foster – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hawken | 3,053 | 191 (OH) | 2-0 |
| Gilmour Academy | 2,275 | 143 (OH) | 1-1 |
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