The 2025 high school football season continues with an interstate non-conference matchup as Mahwah (NJ) travels south to face Franklin County (Winchester, TN) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Mahwah will make its season debut, while Franklin County looks to bounce back after a tough Week 1 loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Mahwah @ Franklin County
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Franklin County High School, Winchester, TN
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Mahwah Thunderbirds
Mahwah opens their 2025 season (0-0) on the road in Tennessee, aiming to start strong. With no points scored or allowed yet this year, the Thunderbirds will rely on fresh energy, discipline, and execution to test themselves against a Franklin County squad that already has one game under its belt.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,314
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State Rank (NJ): #179
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Key to Win: Mahwah must quickly establish rhythm offensively while containing Franklin County’s rushing attack to earn a tough road victory.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Rodriguez – QB
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Jayden Morales – RB
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Brandon Lee – WR
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Marcus King – LB
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Tyler Carter – DB
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Logan White – OL/DL
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Chris Johnson – WR/DB
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Daniel Flores – RB
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Matthew Brooks – OL
Franklin County Rebels
Franklin County enters Week 2 with an 0-1 record after a 30-14 loss in their season opener. The Rebels showed offensive potential by putting points on the board but must tighten up defensively to prevent another high-scoring effort from their opponent. Returning home, Franklin County looks to rebound and defend their turf.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #6,736
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State Rank (TN): #173
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Key to Win: Franklin County needs to strike early on offense and limit costly mistakes on defense to secure their first win of the season.
Main Squad:
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Caleb Johnson – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Carter Mitchell – WR
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Aiden Clark – LB
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Noah Simmons – DB
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Hunter Davis – OL/DL
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Ryan Edwards – WR/DB
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Jacob Allen – RB
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Luke Thompson – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NJ/TN) | Overall Record |
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| Mahwah | #7,314 | #179 (NJ) | 0-0 |
| Franklin County | #6,736 | #173 (TN) | 0-1 |
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