The Lakewood Lancers travel to Sugar Grove on Friday night looking to secure their first win of the 2025 season, while the Berne Union Rockets aim to move above .500 and protect their home field. Both teams enter this non-conference matchup with something to prove after rocky starts to the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lakewood (Hebron, OH) @ Berne Union (Sugar Grove, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Berne Union High School, Sugar Grove, OH
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Lakewood Lancers
The Lancers come in at 0-2, ranked #615 in Ohio and #11,502 nationally. Offense has been a major struggle, with only 7 total points scored while conceding 83 through two games. Lakewood will need to find rhythm on offense and slow down Berne Union’s balanced attack to stay in contention.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #11,502
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State Rank (OH): #615
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Division Rank: #100
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Key to Win: Generate early offense, win the turnover battle, and avoid falling behind quickly.
Main Squad:
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#3 Tyler Lawson – QB (needs to spark the passing game)
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#5 Derrick Hill – RB (key to establishing ground attack)
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#12 Aiden Brooks – WR/DB (playmaker on both sides of the ball)
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#44 Mason James – LB (defensive leader)
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#71 Connor Bryant – OL/DL (anchor in the trenches)
Berne Union Rockets
The Rockets are 1-1, ranked #676 in Ohio and #12,841 nationally. They’ve scored 34 points while allowing 50, showing flashes of potential in their Week 1 win. Back at home, Berne Union looks to tighten up defensively and keep momentum on their side.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,841
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State Rank (OH): #676
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Division Rank: #98
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Key to Win: Protect the football, control the clock with steady drives, and keep Lakewood’s defense on the field.
Main Squad:
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#7 Ethan Carter – QB (steady arm, developing leader)
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#22 Logan Reed – RB (explosive runner, big-play potential)
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#4 Jordan Miller – WR (go-to target in key situations)
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#55 Caleb Robinson – LB (tackling machine)
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#78 Bryce Collins – OL/DL (size and strength at the line)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Lakewood | #11,502 | #615 (OH) | 0-2 |
| Berne Union | #12,841 | #676 (OH) | 1-1 |
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