Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season brings a marquee non-conference clash as the Cathedral Prep Ramblers (Erie, PA) travel to face the Riverside Beavers (Painesville, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come in undefeated at 2-0, making this an early-season test between two high-powered programs.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cathedral Prep (PA) @ Riverside (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Riverside High School, Painesville, OH
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Cathedral Prep Ramblers
The Ramblers enter at 2-0, ranked #1,207 nationally and #32 in Pennsylvania, already proving themselves as a tough out. Averaging 36.0 points per game, Cathedral Prep relies heavily on RB DaZarie Carson, who has been dominant with 238.5 rushing YPG and 241.0 total YPG. QB Davin Friedman balances the attack with 137.0 passing YPG, while the defense is led by Camden Miller (6.5 tackles per game) and Dominic Panighetti (1.5 sacks per game).
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,207
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State Rank (PA): #32
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Class Rank: #7
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Key to Win: Feed Carson early and often, maintain control of the ground game, and pressure Riverside’s offense into mistakes.
Main Squad:
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#2 DaZarie Carson – RB (238.5 rushing YPG, 241.0 total YPG)
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#10 Davin Friedman – QB (137.0 passing YPG)
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#30 Matthew Oblich – WR (65.0 receiving YPG)
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#5 Camden Miller – LB (6.5 tackles per game)
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#54 Dominic Panighetti – DL (1.5 sacks per game)
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#12 Anthony Russo – DB
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#68 Luke Schneider – OL
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#8 Brandon Lewis – WR/DB
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#22 Jalen Carter – LB
Riverside Beavers
Riverside also comes in at 2-0, ranked #1,027 nationally and #63 in Ohio, and has impressed with wins both at home and on the road. The Beavers average 22.0 points per game, led by RB Kyndall McCaleb, who is off to a huge start with 194.0 rushing YPG and 204.0 total YPG. QB Bo Brandehoff contributes with 43.0 passing YPG, while WR Rhys Sas adds production in the receiving game. Riverside’s defense will need to step up against one of the most explosive rushing attacks in the country.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,027
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State Rank (OH): #63
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Division Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Establish McCaleb early, grind out long drives, and keep Cathedral Prep’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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#34 Kyndall McCaleb – RB (194.0 rushing YPG, 204.0 total YPG)
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#2 Bo Brandehoff – QB (43.0 passing YPG)
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#12 Rhys Sas – WR (33.0 receiving YPG)
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#4 David Ortiz – LB
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#51 Mason Clark – DL
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#6 Elliott Schreck – WR/DB
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#15 Logan Daniels – OL
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#11 Jaylen Brooks – DB
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#55 Ethan Moore – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Div. Rank | Overall Record |
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| Cathedral Prep | 1,207 | 32 (PA) | 7 | 2-0 |
| Riverside | 1,027 | 63 (OH) | 18 | 2-0 |
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