The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Thurgood Marshall Cougars (Dayton, OH) travel to face the Western Hills Mustangs (Cincinnati, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Both teams enter winless and are hungry for their first victory of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Thurgood Marshall (Dayton, OH) @ Western Hills (Cincinnati, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:30 PM
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Location: Western Hills High School, Cincinnati, OH
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Thurgood Marshall Cougars
The Cougars enter this contest at 0-2, struggling on both sides of the ball with only 8 points scored against 97 allowed. Ranked #608 in Ohio and #97 in Division, Thurgood Marshall will need a complete turnaround to stay competitive. Averaging just 4.0 points per game, offensive improvement will be key.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #11,323
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State Rank (OH): #608
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Division Rank: #97
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Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early, protect the football, and find ways to limit Western Hills’ scoring drives.
Main Squad (Thurgood Marshall)
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Isaiah Carter – QB
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Malik Johnson – RB
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Jalen Thompson – WR
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Cameron Harris – LB
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Ethan Moore – OL/DL
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Xavier Lewis – DB
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Jordan Davis – WR/DB
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Caleb Foster – RB/LB
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Darius Brown – DL
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Trevon Allen – WR/CB
Western Hills Mustangs
The Mustangs are also 0-2, but have shown slightly more offensive promise, scoring 24 points while conceding 69. Ranked #494 in Ohio and #71 in Division, Western Hills averages 12 points per game but will need defensive improvements to earn their first win. Playing at home gives them an edge as they aim to snap their losing streak.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #8,564
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State Rank (OH): #494
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Division Rank: #71
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Key to Win: Feed off home energy, establish a steady running game, and capitalize on Thurgood Marshall’s defensive weaknesses.
Main Squad (Western Hills)
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Evan Arlin – QB
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Chris Matthews – RB
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Brandon Wright – WR
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Anthony Green – LB
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Mason Clark – OL/DL
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Jace Miller – DB
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Kevin Brooks – WR/DB
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Darius Young – RB/LB
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Carter Nelson – DL
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Xavier Brown – WR/CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Thurgood Marshall Cougars | #11,323 | #608 (OH) | #97 | 0-2 |
| Western Hills Mustangs | #8,564 | #494 (OH) | #71 | 0-2 |
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