Week 3 of the 2025 season features a non-conference battle as the Bellefontaine Chieftains (1-1) head to Westerville to take on the Westerville Central Warhawks (0-2) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Bellefontaine looks to build on its balanced offense, while Central searches for its first win after a slow start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bellefontaine (OH) @ Westerville Central (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Westerville Central High School, Westerville, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bellefontaine Chieftains
The Chieftains are 1-1, with both games decided by slim margins as they’ve scored and allowed exactly 55 points through two weeks. Ranked #126 in Ohio and #22 in Division, Bellefontaine features Kevinking Fokuo’s rushing attack and Nate Miller’s leadership under center. Their defense has shown consistency but will look to tighten up against a struggling Central offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,019
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State Rank (OH): #126
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Division Rank: #22
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Key to Win: Control tempo with Fokuo’s ground game, reduce turnovers, and establish an early lead on the road.
Main Squad
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Kevinking Fokuo – RB (56.5 rushing yds, 53.0 total yds per game)
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Nate Miller – QB (39.5 passing yds per game)
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Kevin Blaz – WR (28.0 receiving yds per game)
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Devaughn Lipsey – LB (13.5 tackles per game)
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Moise Crosier – DL (1.3 sacks per game)
Westerville Central Warhawks
The Warhawks are 0-2, failing to score in their first two games while giving up 48 points. Ranked #235 in Ohio and #57 in Division, Central has leaned on its defense to stay competitive. Offensively, they must find consistency to support their defense, which has produced tackles and sacks at a solid rate despite tough matchups.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #3,860
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State Rank (OH): #235
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Division Rank: #57
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Key to Win: Break the scoring drought, create takeaways on defense, and capitalize on home-field advantage.
Main Squad
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Offensive Unit – Searching for first points of the season.
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Defensive Leaders – Averaging 72.0 tackles and 2.5 sacks per game.
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Linebacker Corps – Keeping games closer than the scoreboard suggests.
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Special Teams – Needs to flip field position to help the offense start strong.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Bellefontaine | #2,019 | #126 | #22 | 1-1 |
| Westerville Central | #3,860 | #235 | #57 | 0-2 |
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