The 2025 high school football season rolls into another Friday night clash as the West Holmes Knights (Millersburg, OH) hit the road to take on the Dover Crimson Tornadoes (Dover, OH) in a non-conference showdown. Both teams stand at 1-1 overall, looking to grab an early winning record and build momentum heading deeper into September. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Dover High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: West Holmes (OH) @ Dover (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Dover High School, Dover, OH
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West Holmes Knights
The Knights come in with a 1-1 record, averaging 24.5 points per game with steady offensive production across the middle quarters. Ranked #1,921 nationally and #117 in Ohio, West Holmes relies on its balanced attack and defensive resilience. A victory on the road would provide a key early boost before league play.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,921
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State Rank (OH): #117
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Key to Win: Keep their scoring rhythm across all four quarters, maintain strong defensive stands late in the game, and pressure Dover’s backfield early.
Main Squad:
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Jackson Miller – QB
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Aiden Thompson – RB
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Bryce Anderson – WR
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Caleb Foster – LB
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Noah Carter – DB
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Logan Harris – OL/DL
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Ethan Wright – TE
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Mason Reed – RB/DB
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Cole Turner – WR/CB
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Gavin Scott – DL
Dover Crimson Tornadoes
Dover also enters at 1-1 overall, ranking #1,506 nationally and #93 in Ohio. The Crimson Tornadoes’ offense has been streaky, averaging 20 points per game, but their defense has kept them competitive, allowing just 35 points total. Dover’s explosive first-quarter scoring has been its strength, but sustaining drives after early bursts will be crucial.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,506
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State Rank (OH): #93
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Key to Win: Start fast (as they have all season) but balance offensive production across all quarters, while using their defense to limit West Holmes’ consistent scoring in the second half.
Main Squad:
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Liam Johnson – QB
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Carter Brooks – RB
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Elijah Moore – WR
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Dylan Matthews – LB
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Ryan Stevens – DB
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Owen Walker – OL/DL
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Tyler James – RB/DB
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Blake Foster – WR/CB
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Cole Harris – TE
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Jaxon Reed – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| West Holmes | #1,921 | #117 (OH) | 1-1 |
| Dover | #1,506 | #93 (OH) | 1-1 |
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