Middlebury vs Essex (Vermont) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) open their 2025 season at home in a conference showdown against the Middlebury Tigers (Middlebury, VT). Kickoff is set for Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Essex Junction.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Middlebury (VT) @ Essex (VT)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 6:30 PM
○ Location: Essex High School, Essex Junction, VT
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Middlebury Tigers

Middlebury enters the season as one of Vermont’s most consistent programs, ranked among the top three in the state. Known for their physical play and disciplined execution, the Tigers will look to start strong in this conference battle.

○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,388
○ State Rank (VT): #3
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and control time of possession through their ground attack.

Main Squad:
○ Owen Carter – QB
○ Liam Donovan – RB
○ Aiden Ross – WR
○ Matthew Blake – WR/DB
○ Caleb Johnson – LB
○ Ryan O’Connor – DB
○ James Whitman – OL
○ Connor Ellis – DL
○ Ethan Ward – TE
○ Daniel Foster – LB

Essex Hornets

The Essex Hornets come into this matchup ranked #7 in Vermont, ready to defend home field in a key conference clash. Essex will rely on their athleticism and balanced offensive scheme to challenge Middlebury from the opening whistle.

○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #8,224
○ State Rank (VT): #7
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Spread the field with their passing game and create turnovers to flip momentum against a tough opponent.

Main Squad:
○ Jason Miller – QB
○ Tyler Hughes – RB
○ Evan Parker – WR
○ Lucas Grant – WR/DB
○ Mason Hill – LB
○ Dylan Price – DB
○ Cameron Adams – OL
○ Zachary Cooper – DL
○ Brady Stevens – TE
○ Jordan Scott – LB

Rankings & Records

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