The Western Buckeye League heats up as two unbeaten teams collide on Friday night. The Bath Wildcats (Lima, OH) travel to face the Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) in an early-season conference showdown. Both programs are 2-0 and have looked strong on both sides of the ball. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Van Wert High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bath (OH) @ Van Wert (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Van Wert High School, Van Wert, OH
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Bath Wildcats
Bath enters this game 2-0 overall and 1-0 in league play, scoring an impressive 106 points across their first two contests. Ranked #3,025 nationally and #185 in Ohio, the Wildcats have been explosive offensively, averaging 53 points per game while showing resilience in high-scoring battles. They’ll look to keep their offensive rhythm alive against Van Wert’s stout defense.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,025
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State Rank (OH): #185
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Key to Win: Lean on their offensive balance, continue fast starts, and use depth to outlast Van Wert in the second half.
Main Squad:
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Aiden Thompson – QB
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Jaylen Carter – RB
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Elijah Moore – WR
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Dylan Foster – LB
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Ryan Stevens – DB
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Owen Harris – OL/DL
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Blake Johnson – WR/CB
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Cole Walker – TE
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Mason Green – DL
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Xavier Wright – LB
Van Wert Cougars
The Cougars are also 2-0 overall and 1-0 in league play, holding opponents to just 21 points through two weeks. Ranked #1,876 nationally and #116 in Ohio, Van Wert has thrived on defense while maintaining steady offensive production at 30.5 points per game. With home-field advantage, the Cougars aim to establish themselves as early contenders in the WBL title chase.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,876
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State Rank (OH): #116
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Key to Win: Maintain defensive discipline, limit Bath’s explosive playmakers, and control tempo through sustained drives.
Main Squad:
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Michael Johnson – QB
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Carter Wilson – RB
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Xavier Toliver – WR
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Marcus Allen – LB
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Jordan Hayes – DB
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Caleb Ross – OL/DL
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Tyrese Moore – WR/CB
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Brandon Scott – RB/DB
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Logan Thompson – TE/LB
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Gavin Scott – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Bath | #3,025 | #185 (OH) | 2-0 |
| Van Wert | #1,876 | #116 (OH) | 2-0 |
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