Cleveland Heights vs. McKinley (Ohio) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/6/2025

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The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Cleveland Heights (OH) visits McKinley (Canton, OH) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This game will take place at McKinley High School, where Cleveland Heights seeks to bounce back from two tough losses, while McKinley looks to continue their momentum after a 1-1 start.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Cleveland Heights (OH) @ McKinley (OH)

  • Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 7:00 PM

  • Location: McKinley High School, Canton, OH

  • Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Cleveland Heights Tigers

  • Cleveland Heights enters this contest with a tough 0-2 record. They’ve struggled in both games, and will be looking for a strong performance to turn their season around against McKinley.

  • 2025 Record: 0-2

  • National Rank: #1,640

  • State Rank (OH): #100

  • Key to Win: Improve offensive execution, particularly in the passing game, and tighten up their defense to limit McKinley’s offensive attack.

Main Squad:

  • Isaiah Turner – QB

  • Marcus Williams – RB

  • Brandon Clark – WR

  • Tyler Brown – LB

  • David Johnson – DB

  • Chris Harris – OL

  • Evan Scott – WR

  • Devin White – DL

  • Jalen Davis – DB

  • Zachary Green – TE

McKinley Bulldogs

  • McKinley enters the game with a 1-1 record. After a tough loss in their opener, the Bulldogs bounced back with a win in their second game. They will look to continue their positive momentum and stay on track for a winning season.

  • 2025 Record: 1-1

  • National Rank: #596

  • State Rank (OH): #36

  • Key to Win: Build on their strong offensive performances and improve their defense to stop Cleveland Heights’ attacks.

Main Squad:

  • Ethan Carter – QB

  • Derrick Green – RB

  • Tyrese Johnson – WR

  • Jeremiah Brown – LB

  • Antonio Smith – DB

  • Chris Lee – OL

  • Zachary Johnson – WR

  • Jaden White – DL

  • Brandon Harris – DB

  • Devin Moore – OL

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank (OH) Overall Record
Cleveland Heights #1,640 #100 0-2
McKinley #596 #36 1-1
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