The Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks (1-1) will host the Bradford Railroaders (0-2) in a key conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Union City, Ohio. Both teams are looking to gain momentum early in the season, with Bradford aiming for their first win and Mississinawa Valley seeking to protect home turf.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bradford (OH) @ Mississinawa Valley (OH)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mississinawa Valley High School, Union City, OH
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Bradford Railroaders
The Railroaders enter at 0-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play, still searching for their first victory of the season. While they’ve struggled offensively with only 8 total points, Bradford will look to tighten up defensively and find rhythm against a familiar league rival.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #12,836
○ State Rank: #675 (OH)
○ Class Rank: #85
○ Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish a running game, and prevent Mississinawa Valley from breaking big plays.
Main Squad:
○ Ryan Brewer – QB
○ Caleb Johnson – RB
○ Mason Taylor – WR
○ Evan Miller – LB
○ Jordan Clarke – OL/DL
○ Brady Sanders – DB
○ Cole Patterson – WR/DB
○ Alex Reed – OL
○ Jaxon Hunt – LB
○ Luke Martin – RB
Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks
The Blackhawks stand at 1-1 overall and 1-0 in league play, fueled by a 40-29 scoring advantage across their first two games. With a balanced offense and a defense that has already proven opportunistic, Mississinawa Valley looks to secure its first home win of the year.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #12,323
○ State Rank: #648 (OH)
○ Class Rank: #74
○ Key to Win: Control possession with a strong rushing attack and capitalize on Bradford’s defensive gaps.
Main Squad:
○ Tyler Green – QB
○ Isaiah Collins – RB
○ Carter Long – WR
○ Blake Turner – WR/DB
○ Nolan Wright – LB
○ Hunter Adams – RB/DB
○ Connor Davis – OL/DL
○ Logan Foster – LB
○ Aiden Brooks – TE
○ Chase Walters – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 12,836 | 675 | 85 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0% | 8 | 96 |
| Mississinawa Valley | 12,323 | 648 | 74 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 50% | 40 | 29 |
