Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season brings a big non-conference matchup as the Dawson-Bryant Hornets (Coal Grove, OH) travel to take on the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (Nelsonville, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Dawson-Bryant looks to bounce above .500, while Nelsonville-York aims to stay unbeaten and continue its early dominance.
Game Details
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Matchup: Dawson-Bryant Hornets (Coal Grove, OH) @ Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (Nelsonville, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Nelsonville-York High School, Nelsonville, OH
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Dawson-Bryant Hornets
The Hornets enter this game 1-1 overall, ranked #6,178 nationally and #363 in Ohio. They’ve averaged 22.5 points per game but rely heavily on their rushing attack, led by standout back Austin Gautier. To pull the upset, Dawson-Bryant must sustain long drives and limit Nelsonville-York’s big-play offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,178
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State Rank (OH): #363
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Division Rank: #46
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Key to Win: Ride the run game, win the battle up front, and keep Nelsonville-York’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Cameron Sullivan – QB
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Austin Gautier – RB
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Alec Thompson – WR
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Caeleb Layton – LB/DL
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Ryan Carter – WR/DB
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Mason Clark – OL
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Ethan Johnson – DB
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Brandon Scott – LB
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Gavin White – DL
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Tyler Brooks – RB
Nelsonville-York Buckeyes
The Buckeyes are rolling at 2-0 overall, ranked #4,403 nationally and #271 in Ohio. They average a strong 40 points per game while allowing just 7.5, showing balance on both sides of the ball. With a powerful rushing game producing 344.5 yards per contest, Nelsonville-York will be tough to stop at home.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #4,403
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State Rank (OH): #271
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Division Rank: #26
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Key to Win: Continue dominating on the ground while applying defensive pressure to force Dawson-Bryant into passing situations.
Main Squad:
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Cameron Sullivan – QB
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Austin Gautier – RB
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Alec Thompson – WR
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Caeleb Layton – LB
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Jaxon Reed – WR/DB
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Noah Thompson – DL
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Dylan Foster – OL
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Brandon Hall – DB
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Ryan Foster – RB/LB
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Zachary Moore – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Dawson-Bryant | 6,178 | 363 (OH) | 1-1 |
| Nelsonville-York | 4,403 | 271 (OH) | 2-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
