Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season continues as the Athens Bulldogs (The Plains, OH) travel to face the Marietta Tigers (Marietta, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Athens enters undefeated with a dominant defense, while Marietta is still searching for its first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Athens (OH) @ Marietta (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Marietta High School, Marietta, OH
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Athens Bulldogs
The Bulldogs come into this game at 2-0, ranked #5,841 nationally and #346 in Ohio. Athens has been unstoppable on both sides of the ball, averaging 44.5 points per game while holding opponents scoreless (89-0 combined through two games). RB Anthony Sutton powers the offense with 116.0 rushing YPG, while QB Daniel Heightland leads through the air with 82.5 passing YPG. WR Tyriq Cunningham has been a reliable target with 55.0 receiving YPG. On defense, Tremayne Scott averages 9.5 tackles per game, and DL David Sharp contributes 2.0 sacks per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,841
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State Rank (OH): #346
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Division Rank: #70
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Key to Win: Maintain their defensive dominance and let Sutton control the ground game to put pressure on Marietta early.
Main Squad:
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#14 Anthony Sutton – RB (116.0 rushing YPG, 116.0 total YPG)
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#16 Daniel Heightland – QB (82.5 passing YPG)
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#5 Tyriq Cunningham – WR (55.0 receiving YPG)
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#8 Tremayne Scott – LB (9.5 tackles per game)
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#26 David Sharp – DL (2.0 sacks per game)
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#54 Brennan Smith – OL (7 pancake blocks)
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#2 Caleb Johnson – DB
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#12 Marcus Thompson – WR/DB
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#33 Ethan Reynolds – RB/LB
Marietta Tigers
The Tigers enter at 0-2, ranked #9,078 nationally and #514 in Ohio. They have struggled both offensively and defensively, averaging 18.5 points per game while allowing 27.0 per game. Despite the rough start, Marietta has shown flashes, particularly in the fourth quarter where they average 13.0 points. Their key challenge will be slowing down Athens’ high-powered offense and finding consistency on offense to stay competitive.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,078
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State Rank (OH): #514
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Division Rank: #93
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, limit turnovers, and capitalize on late-game momentum.
Main Squad:
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#7 Liam Anderson – QB
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#4 Noah Jenkins – RB
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#9 Carter Miller – WR
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#15 Owen Davis – WR/DB
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#55 Logan Bryant – OL/DL
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#21 Hunter James – LB
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#3 Evan Richards – DB
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#44 Jackson Stewart – DL
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#12 Brody Clark – RB/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Div. Rank | Overall Record |
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| Athens | 5,841 | 346 | 70 | 2-0 |
| Marietta | 9,078 | 514 | 93 | 0-2 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
