The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as Athens visits Pontiac on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Pontiac High School, where the Phoenix will look to extend their perfect start, while Athens looks to recover from a tough season-opening loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Athens @ Pontiac
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Pontiac High School, Pontiac, MI
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Pontiac Phoenix
Pontiac enters this game with a perfect 1-0 record, following a dominant 20-6 victory in their season opener. The Phoenix will be looking to build on their strong start, with a focus on maintaining their defensive solidity and improving their offensive output.
2025 Record: 1-0
National Rank: 13,205
State Rank (MI): 465
Key to Win: Keep up their defensive strength and refine their offensive plays to put pressure on Athens.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Harris – QB
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Matthew Johnson – RB
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Ryan Davis – WR
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Thomas Smith – OL
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Cameron Fox – DL
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Brandon Knight – LB
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Elijah Green – DB
Athens Red Hawks
Athens enters the contest with a 0-1 record after a narrow 31-28 loss in their season opener. The Red Hawks will look to bounce back from the defeat and need to focus on improving their defensive efforts while keeping up the offensive tempo that produced 28 points in their first game.
2025 Record: 0-1
National Rank: 9,087
State Rank (MI): 283
Key to Win: Tighten up their defense and improve their ability to control the clock while executing more consistently on offense.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Wood – QB
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Chris Lane – RB
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Ethan Hill – WR
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Michael Turner – LB
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Chris Ward – DB
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Aaron Bell – OL
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Sean Carter – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | League Record |
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| Athens | 9,087 | 283 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Pontiac | 13,205 | 465 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
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