The Columbus Crusaders (Galena, OH) host the Grand Valley Christian Patriots (Byron Center, MI) in a Saturday night non-conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM as the Crusaders look to move above .500 while the Patriots aim to bounce back from their season-opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Grand Valley Christian (MI) @ Columbus Crusaders (OH)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Columbus Crusaders Home Field, Galena, OH
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Grand Valley Christian Patriots
The Patriots are 0-1 after dropping their opener but showed offensive flashes with 18 points scored. They’ll need to improve defensively to slow down a Crusaders team that has already put up 65 points through two games.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,786
○ State Rank (MI): #494
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Contain Columbus’s big-play offense and establish a steady ground attack.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Isaiah Moore – RB
○ Elijah Brown – WR
○ Micah Thompson – LB
○ Daniel Carter – DB
○ Josiah Walker – DL
○ Nathaniel Harris – OL
○ Samuel Price – WR
○ Jordan Evans – RB
○ Levi Anderson – LB
○ David Mitchell – DB
Columbus Crusaders
The Crusaders enter at 1-1, splitting their first two games with a combined scoring margin of 65-38. With home-field advantage and an offense capable of explosive drives, Columbus will look to grab its second straight win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #10,125
○ State Rank (OH): #561
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Protect the ball and continue to spread the field with their balanced offensive attack.
Main Squad:
○ Jonathan Reed – QB
○ Marcus Allen – WR
○ Terrence Brooks – RB
○ Cameron White – LB
○ Jamal Anderson – DB
○ Carter Lewis – OL
○ Xavier Robinson – DL
○ Malik Harris – WR
○ Jordan Scott – RB
○ Andre Simmons – DB
○ Dominic Carter – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Neutral | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Christian (MI) | #13,786 | #494 (MI) | N/A | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0.000 | 18 | 26 |
| Columbus Crusaders (OH) | #10,125 | #561 (OH) | N/A | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 0.500 | 65 | 38 |
