The 2025 high school football season heats up in the Western Buckeye League as the Elida Bulldogs (Elida, OH) travel to face the Shawnee Indians (Lima, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1 and are hungry for an early conference win to build momentum in league play.
Game Details
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Matchup: Elida (OH) @ Shawnee (Lima, OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shawnee High School, Lima, OH
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Elida Bulldogs
Elida enters this contest at 1-1 after a narrow 19-14 loss to Van Wert in Week 2. The Bulldogs have shown the ability to move the ball, averaging 26 points per game, but must finish stronger in the second half to knock off Shawnee on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 4,186
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State Rank (OH): 251
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Division Rank: 33
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, sustain drives, and capitalize on red-zone opportunities.
Main Squad:
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J.J. Spyker – QB/WR
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Caleb Morton – RB
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Alex Davis – WR
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Jordan Fisher – WR/DB
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Tyler Carter – LB
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Mason Hill – OL
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Dylan Brooks – DL
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Evan Jackson – DB
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Logan Reed – LB
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Cole Harris – TE
Shawnee Indians
Shawnee also sits at 1-1, bouncing back from an opening loss with a dominant 37-6 victory over Kenton in Week 2. With a balanced offense averaging 28 points per game and a defense that tightened up last week, the Indians are eager to defend home field in this WBL matchup.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 5,699
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State Rank (OH): 341
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Division Rank: 68
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Key to Win: Keep their offense balanced, establish early momentum at home, and pressure Elida’s backfield.
Main Squad:
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Michael Thompson – QB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Cameron Lewis – WR
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Jalen Parker – WR/DB
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Xavier Carter – LB
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Aiden Miller – OL
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Hunter Johnson – DL
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Marcus Green – DB
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Ryan Walker – LB
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Noah Adams – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Elida | 4,186 | 251 | 1-1 |
| Shawnee | 5,699 | 341 | 1-1 |
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