The 2025 high school football season delivers a marquee non-conference showdown as the Granville Blue Aces (2-0) travel to face the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter unbeaten, setting up a clash of offensive firepower versus defensive resilience in Johnstown, Ohio.
Game Details
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Matchup: Granville (OH) @ Johnstown-Monroe (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Johnstown-Monroe High School, Johnstown, OH
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Granville Blue Aces
The Blue Aces enter 2–0 behind strong balance, averaging nearly 29 points per game while allowing just 33 total points through two contests. Ranked #142 in Ohio and #28 in Division, Granville’s offense has been paced by a dominant rushing attack, while the defense has been steady against both run and pass.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #2,266
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State Rank (OH): #142
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Division Rank: #28
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Key to Win: Continue feeding Ryan Sager on the ground, control time of possession, and prevent Johnstown-Monroe’s high-octane offense from setting the tempo.
Main Squad
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Ryan Sager – RB/WR (219.0 rushing yds, 238.5 total yds per game)
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Luke Carter – QB (55.0 passing yds per game)
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Preston Carey – LB (7.5 tackles per game)
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Liam Deering – DL (0.5 sacks per game)
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Supporting Cast: Defensive secondary and special teams will be crucial in containing Johnstown-Monroe’s big plays.
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies
The Johnnies are off to a blazing start, posting 112 points in just two games while allowing only 40. Their dominant 70–26 victory over Zanesville highlighted an offense averaging 56.0 points per game — one of the most explosive in Ohio. Ranked #270 in Ohio and #36 in Division, Johnstown-Monroe will look to keep the scoring machine rolling at home.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #4,401
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State Rank (OH): #270
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Division Rank: #36
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Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm early, pressure Granville’s defense with sustained drives, and avoid turnovers that could swing momentum.
Main Squad
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Star Backfield – Multiple contributors combining for 393.5 rushing yds per game
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Key Receivers – Reliable targets producing 55.0 receiving yds per game
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Front Seven – Anchored by a stout run defense and high tackle counts
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Special Teams Unit – Has added field position advantages in both wins
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Granville | #2,266 | #142 | #28 | 2-0 |
| Johnstown-Monroe | #4,401 | #270 | #36 | 2-0 |
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