Two Richland County rivals square off under the Friday night lights as the Clear Fork Colts (2-0) travel to face the Lexington Minutemen (1-1) in a non-conference clash on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Clear Fork enters unbeaten with a dominant defense, while Lexington aims to build consistency after splitting its first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: Clear Fork (OH) @ Lexington (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lexington High School, Lexington, OH
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Clear Fork Colts (Bellville, OH)
The Colts have been impressive through two games, winning both at home while outscoring opponents 56-14. Ranked #2,223 nationally and #139 in Ohio, Clear Fork averages 28 points per game with a defense that has allowed just 7 points per contest. Their balanced scoring across all four quarters makes them a tough matchup on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,223
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State Rank (OH): #139
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Division Rank: #15
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Key to Win: Keep their defensive dominance intact and capitalize on Lexington’s turnover-prone offense.
Main Squad:
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Carson Edwards – QB
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Luke Thompson – RB
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Brady Foster – WR
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Caleb Harris – WR/DB
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Mason Wright – LB
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Hunter Davis – DL
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Logan Price – OL
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Dylan Roberts – DB
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Evan Miller – RB
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Chase Adams – OLB
Lexington Minutemen (Lexington, OH)
Lexington has had an up-and-down start, winning against Ontario (36-16) before falling to Shelby (37-13). Ranked #4,061 nationally and #248 in Ohio, the Minutemen average 24.5 points per game, but their defense has given up 53 in two weeks. Playing at home, Lexington will look to clean up mistakes and lean on its playmakers to challenge Clear Fork’s unbeaten run.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #4,061
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State Rank (OH): #248
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Division Rank: #53
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Key to Win: Protect the football, generate stops defensively, and finish drives in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Aiden Clark – QB
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Marcus Allen – RB
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Noah Thompson – WR
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Ryan Lewis – WR/DB
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Ethan Carter – LB
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Luke Miller – OL
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Isaiah Brooks – DB
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Gavin Parker – RB
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Nathan Scott – OLB
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James Carter – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Clear Fork | 2,223 | 139 (OH) | 15 | 2-0 |
| Lexington | 4,061 | 248 (OH) | 53 | 1-1 |
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