The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights (Wheeling, WV) look to stay unbeaten as they travel to face the Fort Frye Cadets (Beverly, OH) in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup. Wheeling Central Catholic enters at 1-0, while Fort Frye is 1-1, looking to bounce back from an early setback. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM Friday night at Fort Frye High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wheeling Central Catholic (WV) @ Fort Frye (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Fort Frye High School, Beverly, OH
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Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights
The Maroon Knights are off to a strong start, ranked #3,807 nationally and #24 in West Virginia. Their balanced attack features both a solid passing game and defensive toughness, outscoring opponents 25-19 in their opening contest. Central Catholic will look to stay disciplined on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #3,807
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State Rank (WV): #24
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Key to Win: Maintain efficiency through the air, force turnovers, and establish momentum early.
Main Squad:
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Nico Kusic – QB
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Kade Koroneos – RB/WR/LB
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Maddox Stillion – DL
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Gavin Ross – WR/DB
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Jace McKeever – OL/DL
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Luke Snyder – LB
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Dominic Pockl – DB
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Ryan James – WR
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Anthony Cruz – OL
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Carter DeLuca – TE/LB
Fort Frye Cadets
The Cadets are 1-1 overall, ranked #3,485 nationally and #215 in Ohio. They’ve scored 43 points while allowing 42, showing competitive balance in their opening games. After falling to Barnesville in Week 1, Fort Frye bounced back, but will need consistency against a strong Wheeling Central squad.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,485
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State Rank (OH): #215
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Key to Win: Use the ground game to control time of possession and limit Wheeling Central’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
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Grady Hesson – QB
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Sam Bricker – RB/LB
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Gavin Rauch – WR/DB
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Tyler Miller – OL/DL
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Aiden Johnson – LB
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Cole Snyder – RB
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Ethan Bailey – WR
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Marcus Daniels – DB
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Logan Parker – OL/DL
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Jack Fisher – TE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wheeling Central Catholic | #3,807 | #24 (WV) | 1-0 |
| Fort Frye | #3,485 | #215 (OH) | 1-1 |
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