Central Ohio football fans are in for a clash between two talented programs as the Olentangy Liberty Patriots (Powell, OH) travel to face the Lincoln Lions (Gahanna, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Liberty is still seeking its first win of the season, while Lincoln looks to build momentum after splitting its first two contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: Olentangy Liberty (OH) @ Lincoln (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lincoln High School, Gahanna, OH
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Olentangy Liberty Patriots (Powell, OH)
The Patriots are 0-2 after back-to-back home losses, scoring just 13 total points across both contests. Ranked #413 nationally and #27 in Ohio, Liberty is desperate to get on track offensively. Despite the slow start, the Patriots have playmakers capable of flipping momentum if they can establish rhythm.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #413
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State Rank (OH): #27
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Division Rank: #14
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Key to Win: Find offensive balance and convert red-zone opportunities into points.
Main Squad:
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Jack Simmons – QB
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Carter Williams – RB
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Ryan Washington Jr – WR (16.5 receiving yards per game)
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Aiden Miller – WR/DB
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Jeremy Mann – LB (11.5 tackles per game)
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Matthias Burrell – DL (1.0 sacks per game)
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Logan Hayes – OL
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Mason Foster – DB
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Cole Andrews – RB
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Jordan Reed – LB
Lincoln Lions (Gahanna, OH)
Lincoln has shown offensive firepower, averaging 22.5 points per game and piling up 529.5 total yards per contest, led by standout rusher Leon Cummings (383.5 yards per game). Ranked #366 nationally and #25 in Ohio, the Lions rebounded from a season-opening loss with an impressive win on the road. Their formula is clear: run the ball, dominate possession, and force defenses to wear down.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #366
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State Rank (OH): #25
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Division Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Lean on Leon Cummings’ rushing attack while tightening up a defense that has allowed 69 points through two games.
Main Squad:
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Grey Kegley – QB (34.5 passing yards per game)
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Leon Cummings – RB (383.5 rushing yards per game, team’s offensive engine)
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Ryan Washington Jr – WR
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Sutton Donohew – K (team points leader)
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Jeremy Mann – LB (tackles leader)
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Matthias Burrell – DL (sack leader)
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Caleb Johnson – OL
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Isaiah Brooks – DB
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Cameron Lewis – WR
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Nathan Scott – OLB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Olentangy Liberty | 413 | 27 (OH) | 14 | 0-2 |
| Lincoln | 366 | 25 (OH) | 13 | 1-1 |
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