The 2025 high school football season features a non-conference showdown as Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, OH) travels to Erie (PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Erie High School, with the Falcons looking to move above .500 while the Royals aim to secure their first win of the season on their home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Austintown-Fitch Falcons @ Erie Royals
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Erie High School, Erie, PA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Austintown-Fitch Falcons
The Falcons enter at 1-1 overall, showing offensive firepower with an average of 27.5 points per game. Ranked #44 in Ohio and #13 in Division, Austintown-Fitch opened with a home win but stumbled on the road in Week 2. With a balanced offense and stingy defense that has allowed just 31 points total, they’ll look to control the pace early against Erie.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #755
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State Rank (OH): #44
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Division Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Stay consistent offensively while minimizing turnovers on the road. The Falcons’ defensive front must limit Erie’s second-half surges.
Main Squad:
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David Williams – QB (team passing leader)
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Jordan Thomas – RB (ground game spark)
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Marcus Bailey – WR (deep threat)
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Ryan Carter – WR/DB
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Elijah Johnson – LB (defensive captain)
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Aiden Brooks – DL
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Tyler King – OL
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Justin Reed – DB
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Cameron Morris – TE/DE
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Zachary Scott – LB
Erie Royals
Erie comes into Week 2 at 0-1 overall, after dropping a conference opener despite a strong late-game push. Ranked #190 in Pennsylvania and #55 in Class, the Royals scored 23 points but gave up 29 in their first contest. Playing at home, Erie will look to tighten its defense while finding early momentum on offense.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #4,995
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State Rank (PA): #190
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Class Rank: #55
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Key to Win: Control time of possession and build on second-half scoring. A stronger start is essential to challenge Austintown-Fitch’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Carter – QB (offensive leader)
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Malik Johnson – RB (primary rusher)
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Antonio Rivera – WR (top receiving target)
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Chris Allen – WR/DB
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Darius Young – LB (defensive anchor)
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Logan Perez – DL
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Ethan Green – DB
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Michael Torres – OL
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Cam Brown – WR/CB
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Devin White – TE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State/Div. Rank | Class/Div. Rank | Overall Record |
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| Austintown-Fitch | #755 | #44 (OH) | #13 (Div.) | 1-1 |
| Erie | #4,995 | #190 (PA) | #55 (Class) | 0-1 |
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