The 2025 high school football season rolls on in Columbus as West (Columbus, OH) visits Centennial (Columbus, OH) for a non-conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter Week 3 with something to prove—West looking for its first win of the season, while Centennial hopes to build momentum after splitting its first two contests.
Game Details
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Matchup: West (OH) @ Centennial (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Centennial High School, Columbus, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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West Cowboys (Columbus, OH)
The Cowboys are 0-2 after a tough start, including a shutout loss to Linden-McKinley. Ranked #12,737 nationally and #670 in Ohio, West will need to find offensive rhythm to stay competitive. With just 6 points scored across two games, the key is ball control and minimizing turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,737
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State Rank (OH): #670
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Division Rank: #105
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Key to Win: Jumpstart the offense early and rely on defensive stops to keep the game close.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Carter – QB
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Malik Thomas – RB
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Isaiah Young – WR
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Cameron Brooks – WR/DB
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Elijah Moore – LB
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Jordan Reed – DL
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Antonio Jackson – OL
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Chris Walker – DB
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Devon Smith – RB
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Kaleb Harris – LB
Centennial Stars (Columbus, OH)
Centennial has shown early promise, rebounding from a loss to start the year with a 21-6 victory over South. Ranked #11,044 nationally and #601 in Ohio, the Stars’ defense has been strong, holding opponents under 30 points per game. At home, they’ll look to build on their first win and establish themselves as a tough non-conference opponent.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,044
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State Rank (OH): #601
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Division Rank: #102
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Key to Win: Continue defensive dominance while establishing a balanced offensive attack.
Main Squad:
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Marcus Allen – QB
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Xavier Johnson – RB
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Caleb White – WR
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Brandon Mitchell – WR/DB
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Jeremiah Scott – LB
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Noah Davis – DL
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Tyler Green – OL
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Anthony Carter – DB
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Sean Parker – RB
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Dominic Hall – OLB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| West | 12,737 | 670 (OH) | 105 | 0-2 |
| Centennial | 11,044 | 601 (OH) | 102 | 1-1 |
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