The Mogadore Wildcats (2-0) travel to face the Dalton Bulldogs (1-0) in a non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are unbeaten, setting up one of the marquee small-school games in Ohio this week.
Game Details
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Matchup: Mogadore @ Dalton
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Dalton High School, Dalton, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mogadore Wildcats
Mogadore has been a state powerhouse for decades, and their 2-0 start in 2025 shows why. Ranked #246 in Ohio and #13 in Division, the Wildcats have leaned on their disciplined defense, allowing just 13 points across two games. Their offense is efficient, averaging 17.5 points per game, but the real strength has been field position and turnovers forced.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #4,041
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State Rank (OH): #246
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Division Rank: #13
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Key Strengths: Defense, fundamentals, running game.
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Key to Win: Control tempo, keep Dalton’s balanced offense off the field, and force early mistakes.
Main Squad (Mogadore)
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Tyler McClendon – QB
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Carter James – RB/LB
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Landon Brooks – RB/DB
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Ryan Wallace – WR/DB
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Brady Thompson – TE/LB
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Connor Smith – OL/DL
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Ethan Walker – OL
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Jacob Riley – DL
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Marcus Daniels – LB
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Logan Hall – DB
Dalton Bulldogs
Dalton has a smaller sample size but a statement win over Manchester (20-6) has put them firmly on the radar. Ranked #127 in Ohio and #3 in Division, the Bulldogs have shown balance with 7 points each in the 3rd and 4th quarters last week, proving they can finish games strong. At home, they’ll rely on a disciplined line and opportunistic passing game to challenge Mogadore.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #2,024
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State Rank (OH): #127
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Division Rank: #3
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Key Strengths: Offensive balance, strong second-half adjustments.
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Key to Win: Establish rhythm early, keep Mogadore’s front seven guessing, and sustain late-game scoring pushes.
Main Squad (Dalton)
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Jack Miller – QB
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Luke Steiner – RB
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Eli Troyer – WR/DB
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Owen Johnson – WR
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Ben Hochstetler – TE/LB
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Caleb Yoder – OL/DL
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Nathan Miller – OL
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Mason Himes – DB
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Hunter Smith – LB
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Drew Miller – DL
Scoring Averages by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Mogadore Wildcats | 3.0 | 4.0 | 7.5 | 3.0 | 17.5 |
| Dalton Bulldogs | 0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 20.0 |
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