The Benedictine Bengals (Cleveland, OH) look to extend their strong start when they host the Lutheran West Longhorns (Rocky River, OH) in non-conference action Friday night. Benedictine is off to a 2-0 start, while Lutheran West enters at 0-2, searching for their first win after a difficult opening stretch. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Benedictine High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lutheran West (OH) @ Benedictine (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Benedictine High School, Cleveland, OH
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Lutheran West Longhorns
The Longhorns are 0-2 overall, ranked #5,378 nationally and #323 in Ohio. Offensively, Lutheran West has only managed 8 points across two games, while their defense has surrendered 102 points. To stay in the game against Benedictine, they’ll need to tighten up on defense and look for consistency from their passing attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #5,378
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State Rank (OH): #323
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Key to Win: Control turnovers, sustain longer drives, and limit Benedictine’s early scoring surges.
Main Squad:
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Anthony Miller – QB
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Jordan Collins – RB
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Matthew Torres – WR
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James Brooks – LB
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Daniel Wright – DB
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Elijah Harris – WR/DB
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Carter Brown – TE/LB
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Noah White – OL/DL
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Isaiah Johnson – RB/DB
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Tyler Evans – DL
Benedictine Bengals
The Bengals have started 2-0 overall, ranked #2,333 nationally and #145 in Ohio. Their defense has been impressive, holding opponents to just 19 points total across two games. With both home and road wins under their belt, Benedictine is emerging as an early-season contender.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,333
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State Rank (OH): #145
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Key to Win: Continue to lean on their defense, establish the run early, and control time of possession.
Main Squad:
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Michael Carter – QB
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Xavier Johnson – RB
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Isaiah Green – WR
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Andre Brown – WR
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Jalen Davis – LB
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Cameron Wilson – DB
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Tyler Harris – OL/DL
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Malik Anderson – TE/LB
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Corey Robinson – RB/DB
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Logan Martin – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Lutheran West | #5,378 | #323 (OH) | 0-2 |
| Benedictine | #2,333 | #145 (OH) | 2-0 |
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