The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as the Bishop Ready Silver Knights travel to face the Licking Valley Panthers on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup will take place at Licking Valley High School in Newark, OH, with both teams eager to prove themselves early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bishop Ready (OH) @ Licking Valley (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Licking Valley High School, Newark, OH
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Bishop Ready Silver Knights
The Silver Knights enter Week 3 at 1-1, ranked #2724 nationally, #167 in Ohio, and #17 in Division. They’ve scored 36 points while allowing 20, showing a competitive balance but looking for more offensive consistency. To upset Licking Valley on the road, Bishop Ready will need strong defensive play and a faster start offensively.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2724
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State Rank (OH): #167
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Division Rank: #17
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Key to Win: Establish rhythm on offense and limit Licking Valley’s second-quarter surges.
Main Squad:
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Michael Reynolds – QB
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Anthony Williams – RB
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Isaiah Johnson – WR/DB
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Caleb Brown – WR
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Jordan Thomas – LB
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Xavier Carter – OL/DL
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Landon Harris – DB
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Elijah Scott – RB/FS
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Brandon Moore – LB
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Daniel Wright – DL
Licking Valley Panthers
The Panthers are off to a strong 2-0 start, ranked #2592 nationally, #159 in Ohio, and #32 in Division. With 56 points scored and only 20 allowed, Licking Valley has displayed both offensive balance and defensive toughness. At home, they’ll look to stay perfect and continue their momentum against a tough Silver Knights squad.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2592
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State Rank (OH): #159
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Division Rank: #32
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Key to Win: Keep applying defensive pressure and capitalize on Bishop Ready’s slower offensive quarters.
Main Squad:
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Jacob Miller – QB
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Nate Grigson – RB
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Will Strong – WR
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Carter Brooks – LB
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Logan Harris – WR/DB
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Ryan Collins – OL/DL
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Marcus Hall – LB
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Aiden Smith – DB
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Cameron Reed – RB
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Devin Carter – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Bishop Ready | #2724 | #167 (OH) | #17 | 1-1 |
| Licking Valley | #2592 | #159 (OH) | #32 | 2-0 |
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