The 2025 high school football season continues with a conference matchup as Canton (PA) travels to face Athens (PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Wildcats are unbeaten at 2–0 and looking to extend their hot start, while the Warriors seek to move above .500 in this early-season clash.
Game Details
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Matchup: Canton (PA) @ Athens (PA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Athens Area High School, Athens, PA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Canton Warriors
Canton enters this game at 1–1, coming off a win against Northwest Area (17–6) before falling to South Williamsport (31–14). The Warriors average 15.5 points per game, leaning on their defensive toughness but still seeking more offensive consistency.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,362
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State Rank (PA): #309
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Class Rank: #20
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Key to Win: Limit Athens’ explosive offense, win the battle in the trenches, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad:
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Max Doherty – RB/LB
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Anthony Sacco – QB
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Carter Wilson – WR/DB
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Liam Johnson – LB
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Tyler Scott – OL/DL
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Marcus Allen – RB
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Dylan Harris – WR
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Brady Collins – DB
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Ethan Walker – DL
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Ryan Matthews – LB
Athens Wildcats
The Wildcats are off to a blazing 2–0 start, putting up 96 total points in two games. Their offense has been dominant, averaging 48 points per game, highlighted by back-to-back wins over South Williamsport (47–27) and Northwest Area (49–20). With home-field advantage, Athens will look to keep momentum rolling.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #6,924
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State Rank (PA): #284
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Class Rank: #49
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo, spread the ball across multiple playmakers, and pressure Canton’s QB to force quick decisions.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Smiley – QB
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Giulian Frisk – RB
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DaiLonn Currie – WR
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Evan Moore – WR
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Connor Moore – RB/WR
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Drake Davis – LB
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Deklan O’Brien – DL
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Jason Williams – DB
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Anthony Russo – LB
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Sean Matthews – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Canton | #7,362 | #309 (PA) | 1-1 |
| Athens | #6,924 | #284 (PA) | 2-0 |
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