The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Central (Philadelphia, PA) visits Frankford (Philadelphia, PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The game will take place at Frankford High School, featuring a local rivalry that both teams will want to win as they look to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Central (PA) @ Frankford (PA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 3:00 PM
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Location: Frankford High School, Philadelphia, PA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Central Lancers
Central enters this contest with a 1-1 record, having split their first two games of the season. After a strong performance in their opening game, they’ll be looking to build on that momentum and establish consistency. With a solid roster, Central is eager to get a win in this rivalry game to continue improving.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,915
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State Rank (PA): #369
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Key to Win: Strong defensive play and balanced offense will be key to limiting Frankford’s scoring while capitalizing on any opportunities in the second half.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Smith – QB
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Chris Anderson – RB
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Marcus Harris – WR
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Elijah Thomas – LB
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Jordan Wright – DB
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David Cooper – WR
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Treylen Johnson – OL
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Deshawn Brown – DL
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Zachary Adams – DB
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Jalen Foster – LB
Frankford Pioneers
Frankford enters the matchup with a 0-2 record, struggling to find consistency in their early games. However, they are determined to rebound and get their first win of the season. Playing at home gives them the advantage, and they’ll need to leverage it to compete against the solid Central squad.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,752
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State Rank (PA): #402
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Key to Win: Frankford will need to capitalize on their home field advantage, develop a strong ground game, and improve their defense to keep the game competitive.
Main Squad:
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Tyreek Brown – QB
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Shaquan Carter – RB
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Chris Smith – WR
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Isaiah Clark – LB
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Damari Wright – DL
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Myles Johnson – WR
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Camren Thompson – OL
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Julian Baker – DB
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Tyler Davis – DB
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Jamal Turner – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (PA) | Overall Record |
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| Central | #8,915 | #369 | 1-1 |
| Frankford | #9,752 | #402 | 0-2 |
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