Friday night lights return to Dayton as the Taft Senators (Cincinnati, OH) put their unbeaten record on the line against the Chaminade Julienne Catholic Eagles (Dayton, OH) on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Taft has powered to a perfect start behind a balanced attack, while CJ Catholic looks to regroup at home after two difficult road losses.
Game Details
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Matchup: Taft (OH) @ Chaminade Julienne Catholic (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, Dayton, OH
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Taft Senators (Cincinnati, OH)
Taft has impressed through the opening two weeks, outscoring opponents 70-27. Ranked #1,085 nationally and #65 in Ohio, the Senators are looking like a contender in Division 7. Their offense averages 35 points per game, and the defense has consistently shut down big plays.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,085
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State Rank (OH): #65
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Division Rank: #7
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Key to Win: Keep spreading the field with speed on offense while maintaining defensive dominance.
Main Squad:
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Michael Johnson – QB
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Aaron Lewis – RB
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Jalen Carter – WR
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Xavier Mitchell – WR/DB
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Darius Scott – LB
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Malik Harris – DL
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Jordan Thompson – OL
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Elijah Reed – DB
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Cameron Wright – RB
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Brandon Foster – OLB
Chaminade Julienne Catholic Eagles (Dayton, OH)
The Eagles are off to a rough start, dropping their first two contests and scoring just 7 total points. Ranked #3,486 nationally and #216 in Ohio, CJ Catholic is searching for offensive consistency and will lean on its defense to keep this game competitive. A home crowd boost may provide the spark they need to turn things around.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #3,486
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State Rank (OH): #216
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Division Rank: #46
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Key to Win: Control the ball on offense, limit turnovers, and force Taft into long drives.
Main Squad:
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Christian Davis – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Jamal White – WR
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Noah Anderson – WR/DB
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Cameron Lee – LB
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Dominic Harris – DL
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Marcus Turner – OL
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Jeremiah Scott – DB
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Jordan Hill – RB
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Anthony Carter – OLB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Taft Senators | 1,085 | 65 (OH) | 7 | 2-0 |
| Chaminade Julienne Catholic | 3,486 | 216 (OH) | 46 | 0-2 |
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