The 2025 high school football season heats up with a marquee showdown at the Ironton Classic as Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, VA) travels to take on Ironton (OH) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Both teams enter the contest unbeaten, making this one of the premier non-conference matchups of the weekend.
Game Details
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Matchup: Liberty Christian Bulldogs (VA) @ Ironton Fighting Tigers (OH)
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Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 8:00 PM
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Location: The Tank, Ironton Classic, Ironton, OH
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Liberty Christian Bulldogs
Liberty Christian enters this contest 1-0, following a dominant 44-9 road victory in their opener. Ranked #718 nationally and #7 in Virginia, the Bulldogs feature a balanced attack led by quarterback Jacob Parziale and running back Jayden Cowart. Their offense generated over 300 total yards in Week 1, while their defense showed toughness in limiting big plays.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #718
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State Rank (VA): #7
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Division Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep offensive balance between the run and pass while containing Ironton’s explosive backfield.
Main Squad:
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#12 Jacob Parziale – QB
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#1 Jayden Cowart – RB
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#23 Josiah Pillai – WR
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#5 Eli Thompson – WR/DB
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#10 Christian Walker – DB
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#21 Marcus Green – RB/LB
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#8 Dylan Roberts – WR/ATH
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#70 Daniel Harper – OL/DL
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#44 Ethan Miller – LB
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#2 Jalen Carter – DB
Ironton Fighting Tigers
Ironton comes in with plenty of momentum after a 63-0 blowout win in Week 1. Ranked #598 nationally and #35 in Ohio, the Fighting Tigers flexed their offensive muscle, scoring 35 points in the opening quarter alone. Led by running back Kylan Grace and quarterback Kayden Edwards, Ironton has the firepower to match up with any team on their schedule.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #598
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State Rank (OH): #35
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Division Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Continue their fast starts on offense and rely on their defensive front to slow down Liberty Christian’s playmakers.
Main Squad:
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#25 Kylan Grace – RB
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#7 Kayden Edwards – QB
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#3 Brycen Mullins – WR
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#11 Brock Biggs – DL
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#28 Jacob Hughes – LB
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#61 Zander Hurn – OL/DL
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#2 Malik Turner – WR/DB
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#14 Jace Thompson – LB
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#50 Ryan Evans – OL
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#4 Landon Brooks – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Liberty Christian | #718 | #7 (VA) | #1 | 1-0 |
| Ironton | #598 | #35 (OH) | #2 | 1-0 |
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