The 2025 high school football season continues with a neutral non-conference matchup as Benton (St. Joseph, MO) takes on Central (St. Joseph, MO) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This game will take place in St. Joseph, Missouri, featuring two teams with identical 1-0 records, eager to prove their dominance early in the season.
Game Details
- Matchup: Benton @ Central Football Game
- Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: St. Joseph, Missouri (Neutral Location)
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Benton Cardinals
The Benton Cardinals enter this game with an impressive 1-0 record, having secured a dominant win in their season opener. Benton comes off a 44-0 victory, showing strong defensive and offensive play. They will look to continue their momentum and build on their early-season success as they face their city rivals, Central.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #11,370
- State Rank (MO): #254
- Key to Win: Maintain a high level of execution on both sides of the ball, especially on defense, to limit Central’s offensive opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Jaden Harris – QB
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Derrick Bell – RB
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Luke Owens – WR
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Trey Patterson – LB
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Caden James – DB
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Ethan Scott – DL
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Tyler Parker – OL
Central Indians
The Central Indians also start their 2025 season with a 1-0 record, following a 26-25 victory in their season opener. Central demonstrated strong offensive play, scoring consistently in the second and fourth quarters, and will look to build upon their solid start. Facing Benton will be a tough challenge, but Central will be determined to prove they can compete at a high level.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #5,179
- State Rank (MO): #96
- Key to Win: Exploit any openings in Benton’s defense and control the tempo of the game with a balanced offensive attack.
Main Squad:
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Ryan Mills – QB
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Alex Davis – RB
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Chris Lee – WR
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Jordan King – LB
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Tyler Brooks – DB
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Zachary Moore – DL
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Mason Black – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | #11,370 | #254 | 1-0 |
| Central | #5,179 | #96 | 1-0 |
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