The 2025 Maryland high school football season continues Thursday night as the Long Reach Lightning host the Dundalk Owls in a non-conference matchup. Dundalk comes in with strong state rankings and looks to flex its power, while Long Reach aims to defend its home field and start the year with an upset victory.
Game Details
- Matchup: Dundalk (Baltimore, MD) vs Long Reach (Columbia, MD)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Long Reach High School, Columbia, MD
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Dundalk Owls
The Owls open the season ranked #3,180 nationally, #41 in Maryland, and #6 in their class. After last season’s 25-26 finish, Dundalk looks to combine defensive toughness with offensive balance to grab an early road win.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #3,180
- State Rank: #41 (MD)
- Class Rank: #6
- Strengths: Defensive toughness, offensive balance, playoff-tested roster
- Key to Win: Control tempo and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Long Reach Lightning
The Lightning enter ranked #8,812 nationally, #126 in Maryland, and #14 in their class. Following a 25-26 season, Long Reach is motivated to use its speed and home-field advantage to challenge Dundalk in the opener.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #8,812
- State Rank: #126 (MD)
- Class Rank: #14
- Strengths: Team speed, home-field advantage, big-play potential
- Key to Win: Minimize mistakes and create explosive offensive plays
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Owls | 3,180 | 41 (MD) | 6 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long Reach Lightning | 8,812 | 126 (MD) | 14 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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