The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Columbus Crusaders (Galena, OH) visit Peebles (OH) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Peebles High School, where both teams look to rebound after tough season-opening losses.
Game Details
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Matchup: Columbus Crusaders (OH) @ Peebles (OH)
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Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Peebles High School, Peebles, OH
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Columbus Crusaders
The Crusaders enter this contest with a 0-1 record after a challenging 38-13 loss in their season opener. Ranked #10,294 nationally and #577 in Ohio, Columbus is looking to bounce back and find their rhythm on both offense and defense. With a strong rushing game led by Ezekiel Bowie, they will aim to control the clock and keep Peebles’ offense off the field.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,294
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State Rank (OH): #577
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Key to Win: Establish a strong rushing attack and improve their passing game to balance the offense, while tightening up on defense to limit big plays from Peebles.
Main Squad:
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Ezekiel Bowie – RB
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Matthew Colaizzi – QB
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Braden Miller – WR
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Jonathon Wolfe – LB
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Elijah Gram – DL
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Finley Oswalt – OL
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Landon Clark – WR
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Caden Harris – DB
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Jason Black – OL
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Tanner Wright – DB
Peebles Indians
Peebles also enters this game with an 0-1 record after a tough 50-12 loss in their season opener. Ranked #12,981 nationally and #681 in Ohio, the Indians will look to turn things around in front of their home crowd. They’ll need to find balance on offense, particularly through the air, and make key adjustments on defense to avoid giving up big plays.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #12,981
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State Rank (OH): #681
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Key to Win: Improve their offensive consistency, mix up their running and passing game, and make key defensive stops to keep the game close.
Main Squad:
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Blake Miller – QB
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Tyler Walker – RB
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Ethan Johnson – WR
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Cole Adams – DB
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Lucas Harper – LB
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Jackson Wright – OL
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Nathaniel James – DL
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Andrew Carter – WR
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Ryan Harris – DB
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Noah Parker – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (OH) | Overall Record |
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| Columbus Crusaders | 10,294 | 577 | 0-1 |
| Peebles | 12,981 | 681 | 0-1 |
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