Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season features an intriguing non-conference clash as the Perkins Pirates (Sandusky, OH) visit the St. Francis de Sales Knights (Toledo, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1, making this matchup an early-season measuring stick with momentum on the line.
Game Details
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Matchup: Perkins (OH) @ St. Francis de Sales (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: St. Francis de Sales High School, Toledo, OH
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Perkins Pirates
Perkins opened the season with mixed results but has shown flashes of both offensive efficiency and defensive toughness. Ranked #900 nationally and #56 in Ohio, the Pirates lean on their passing game behind quarterback Sam Schweinfurth, who averages over 215 yards per game. The Pirates’ defense has allowed only 23 total points in two games, proving they can be a stubborn unit.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #900
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State Rank (OH): #56
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Division Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Maintain aerial dominance through Schweinfurth while tightening up the run game to balance the offense.
Main Squad:
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#11 Sam Schweinfurth – QB (215 Passing YPG, 209 Total YPG)
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#2 Braxden Martin – RB (18 Rushing YPG)
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#14 Logan Wadsworth – WR (103 Receiving YPG)
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Ethan Holmes – OL/DL
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Zachary Adams – WR/DB
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Caleb Turner – LB
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Owen Daniels – DB
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Jaxon Moore – RB/WR
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Tyler Reed – TE/DE
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Colin Bryant – OL
St. Francis de Sales Knights
The Knights also sit at 1-1, but their offense has been far more explosive, putting up 79 points across two contests. Ranked #4,490 nationally and #275 in Ohio, St. Francis de Sales is known for fast starts, averaging a combined 64 points in the first half of games this season. However, the defense has surrendered 50 points, leaving room for improvement if they want to sustain success against tougher competition.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #4,490
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State Rank (OH): #275
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Division Rank: #60
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Key to Win: Build on their dominant first-half scoring while making defensive stops against Perkins’ strong passing attack.
Main Squad:
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Marcus Ellison – QB
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Jordan White – RB
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Anthony Vasquez – WR/DB
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Malik Johnson – WR
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David Ortega – LB
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Ryan Keller – DB
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Christian Blake – DE
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Derrick Moore – OL/DL
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Cameron Scott – LB/TE
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Isaiah Green – WR/CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Perkins Pirates | #900 | #56 | #5 | 1-1 |
| St. Francis Knights | #4,490 | #275 | #60 | 1-1 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
