Both teams enter Week 3 still searching for their first win, as the Central Bucks South Titans (0-2) travel to face the Upper Dublin Cardinals (0-2) on Friday night. Each squad has shown flashes but struggled to sustain offensive production, making this matchup critical for momentum in September.
Game Details
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Matchup: Central Bucks South Titans @ Upper Dublin Cardinals
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Upper Dublin High School (Fort Washington, PA)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Central Bucks South Titans
The Titans have put up 35 points in two games but remain winless. They rely on a balanced attack: QB Cade Crim (#3) leads with 108.5 passing yards per game and contributes 170.5 total yards per game, while RB Gavin Graham (#7) chips in 82.5 rushing yards per game. The receiving corps is anchored by WR James Chan (#13), averaging 44 yards per contest. On defense, LB Evan Lopergolo (#23) sets the tone with 7 tackles and 1 sack per game.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-2 home)
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National Rank: #1,727
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PA Rank: #57
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Key to Win: Offensive consistency and stronger second-half execution.
Main Squad
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#3 Cade Crim – QB (108.5 pass YPG, 170.5 total YPG, 6.0 PPG)
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#7 Gavin Graham – RB (82.5 rush YPG)
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#13 James Chan – WR (44.0 receiving YPG)
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#23 Evan Lopergolo – LB (7.0 tackles, 1.0 sack per game)
Upper Dublin Cardinals
Upper Dublin has struggled to find rhythm, managing only 16 total points across two losses. Despite their defensive effort, the offense hasn’t clicked yet, averaging just 8 points per game. The Cardinals showed grit in a 10-0 loss to Central Bucks West, but finishing drives remains their biggest hurdle.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 home, 0-1 away)
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National Rank: #2,438
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PA Rank: #85
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Key to Win: Generate explosive plays on offense to support a defense that has kept games within reach.
Main Squad
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#5 QB/RB rotation (offense needs a spark under center)
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#11 Skill position athletes (athleticism key for chunk yardage)
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Defensive front seven (must slow down Crim and Graham)
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Special Teams unit (field position crucial in a low-scoring battle)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | PA Rank | Class Rank | Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Central Bucks South | #1,727 | #57 | #26 | 0-2 | 35 | 58 |
| Upper Dublin Cardinals | #2,438 | #85 | #22 | 0-2 | 16 | 31 |
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