The Wellston Golden Rockets and South Point Pointers square off in a non-conference matchup under the lights Friday night. Both squads enter at 1-1, eager to prove themselves and gain momentum early in the 2025 season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wellston (OH) @ South Point (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: South Point High School, South Point, OH
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Wellston Golden Rockets
The Golden Rockets come in ranked #642 in Ohio and #12,184 nationally. They split their first two games, winning at home but falling on the road. With 34 points scored and 64 allowed, defense will be a major point of emphasis if they want to upset the Pointers on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,184
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State Rank (OH): #642
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Division Rank: #100
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Key to Win: Limit South Point’s offensive pace, stay disciplined up front, and sustain long drives to keep the ball away from the Pointers.
Main Squad:
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#2 Ethan Collins – QB (steady passer, needs efficiency)
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#10 Jaxon Moore – RB (primary ground weapon)
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#5 Bryce Thompson – WR/DB (big-play threat both ways)
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#56 Logan Davis – LB (defensive leader, strong tackler)
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#70 Marcus Allen – OL/DL (anchor in the trenches)
South Point Pointers
The Pointers, ranked #551 in Ohio and #9,883 nationally, also sit at 1-1 but have shown promise with a dominant road win and stingy defense, allowing only 13 total points across two contests. South Point’s balanced play gives them confidence heading into this matchup.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,883
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State Rank (OH): #551
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Division Rank: #78
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Key to Win: Keep defensive pressure high, capitalize on short fields, and use their speed advantage in open space.
Main Squad:
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#3 Landon Price – QB (dynamic dual-threat)
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#7 Camden Wright – RB (key rusher, capable of breaking big runs)
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#1 Jayden Harris – WR (explosive playmaker)
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#22 Dylan Scott – LB (defensive enforcer)
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#65 Hunter Bryant – OL/DL (provides toughness at the line)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Wellston | #12,184 | #642 (OH) | 1-1 |
| South Point | #9,883 | #551 (OH) | 1-1 |
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