Two undefeated powerhouses collide as the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals (2-0) travel to face the Canfield Cardinals (2-0) in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup. Both programs carry long-standing football tradition and pride, and this early-season meeting will serve as a measuring stick for both teams as they look to build momentum heading into the fall.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cardinal Mooney (2-0) @ Canfield (2-0)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Canfield High School, Canfield, OH
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Cardinal Mooney Cardinals (2-0)
Cardinal Mooney enters this contest undefeated, ranked #1,712 nationally and #105 in Ohio. They’ve relied on a balanced approach, averaging 28.5 points per game while allowing 16.5 points per contest. With both road and home victories under their belt, Mooney has shown versatility and resilience. The key for the visiting Cardinals will be controlling the line of scrimmage and limiting Canfield’s high-powered offense.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,712
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State Rank (OH): #105
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Key to Win: Sustain drives on offense while keeping Canfield’s scoring threats off the field.
Main Squad
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Anthony Russo – QB
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Dominic Williams – RB
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Michael O’Hara – WR
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Chris Mancini – LB
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Vincent DeMarco – WR/DB
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James Caruso – OL/DL
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Marco Romano – TE
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Nicholas Rinaldi – LB
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Anthony Greco – DB
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Samuel Petro – OL
Canfield Cardinals (2-0)
Canfield, ranked #1,281 nationally and #79 in Ohio, also stands at 2-0 with strong early-season performances. They’ve been dominant at home, scoring an average of 30.5 points per game while allowing just over 20 points. Known for disciplined execution and defensive pressure, Canfield thrives in high-stakes games. The home-field advantage could prove crucial in this battle of the Cardinals.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,281
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State Rank (OH): #79
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Key to Win: Apply defensive pressure early and capitalize on turnovers to create separation.
Main Squad
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Jack Harmon – QB
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Tyler Morrison – RB
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Ryan Delgado – WR
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Alex Turner – LB
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Carter Simmons – DB
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Matthew Carver – WR/DB
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Logan Bryant – TE
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Nathan Romano – OL/DL
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Brady Foster – LB
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Owen Keller – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Cardinal Mooney | #1,712 | #105 (OH) | 2-0 |
| Canfield | #1,281 | #79 (OH) | 2-0 |
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