Friday night lights bring a Battle of the Bulldogs as East Palestine (East Palestine, OH) travels to face Bridgeport (Bridgeport, OH) in a non-conference matchup on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. East Palestine comes in hot at 2-0, while Bridgeport looks to defend home field and improve on their 1-1 start.
Game Details
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Matchup: East Palestine (OH) @ Bridgeport (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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East Palestine Bulldogs
East Palestine is off to a dominant 2-0 start, fueled by an explosive offense averaging 48.5 points per game. Ranked #11,461 nationally and #613 in Ohio, the Bulldogs showcase a balanced attack led by quarterback Clark Rutledge and running back Zach Schnelle. With 97 points scored and only 21 allowed through two weeks, East Palestine has momentum on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #11,461
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State Rank (OH): #613
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Division Rank: #62
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Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high and pressure Bridgeport’s defense early with their balanced ground and air attack.
Main Squad:
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#1 Clark Rutledge – QB (122.5 Passing YPG, 203.5 Total YPG)
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#12 Zach Schnelle – RB (99.5 Rushing YPG, 7.5 Tackles PG)
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#2 Rj May – WR (80 Receiving YPG)
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#21 Peyton Rutledge – DL (1.5 Sacks PG)
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#50 Michael Morrison – OL (7 Pancake Blocks)
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Nathaniel Mead – DB
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Landon Carter – LB
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Evan Brooks – WR/DB
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Mason Green – OL/DL
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Chase Miller – TE/LB
Bridgeport Bulldogs
Bridgeport enters 1-1, looking to bounce back after giving up 56 points in two games. Ranked #12,935 nationally and #678 in Ohio, the Bulldogs rely on versatile athlete Jaki Threet, who leads the team in rushing (79 YPG), passing (66 YPG), and total offense (145 YPG). While their offense averages just 17.5 points per game, the Bulldogs showed resilience in their road victory and now aim to protect home turf.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,935
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State Rank (OH): #678
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Division Rank: #86
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Key to Win: Lean on Jaki Threet’s versatility while tightening defensive assignments to slow East Palestine’s high-powered offense.
Main Squad:
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#1 Jaki Threet – QB/RB (145 Total YPG, 79 Rushing YPG)
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#5 Dylan Charlton – WR (23 Receiving YPG)
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Carter Phillips – RB/DB
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Noah Brown – WR/DB
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Logan James – LB
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Ethan Shaw – OL/DL
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Cole Harmon – DB
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Zach Wilson – TE/LB
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Landon Scott – WR/CB
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Hunter Blake – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| East Palestine Bulldogs | #11,461 | #613 | #62 | 2-0 |
| Bridgeport Bulldogs | #12,935 | #678 | #86 | 1-1 |
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.
