Week 3 of the 2025 Ohio high school football season delivers a non-conference showdown as the Ironton Fighting Tigers (Ironton, OH) travel to face the Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (Cincinnati, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Penn Station Stadium in Mt. Washington, OH. Ironton has looked dominant in its first two games, while McNicholas looks to prove itself at home against one of the state’s elite.
Game Details
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Matchup: Ironton (OH) @ Archbishop McNicholas (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Ironton Fighting Tigers
The Fighting Tigers enter at 2-0, absolutely dominant through two weeks, outscoring opponents 105-3. Ranked #24 in Ohio and #349 nationally, Ironton has shown offensive explosiveness, averaging over 52 points per game, and a defense that has been nearly impenetrable. With championship aspirations, they’ll look to keep rolling against a McNicholas squad that has already faced tough competition.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #349
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State Rank (OH): #24
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Division Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Continue their balanced attack, establish the run early, and rely on their dominant defense to set the tone.
Main Squad:
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#7 Kayden Edwards – QB (85 passing YPG, 128 total YPG)
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#25 Kylan Grace – RB (49 rushing YPG, 12 PPG scorer)
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#3 Brycen Mullins – WR (39 receiving YPG)
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#28 Jacob Hughes – LB (3 tackles per game, defensive leader)
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#61 Zander Hurn – OL (3 pancake blocks, line enforcer)
Archbishop McNicholas Rockets
The Rockets stand at 1-1, coming off a tough 10-7 loss to Wheelersburg in Week 2. Ranked #133 in Ohio and #2,151 nationally, McNicholas has shown flashes of strong offensive play behind QB Bo Schneider and WR Matthew Powderly. To upset Ironton, the Rockets will need a complete game on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,151
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State Rank (OH): #133
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Division Rank: #24
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Key to Win: Spread the field with their passing game, avoid costly turnovers, and contain Ironton’s running attack.
Main Squad:
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#2 Bo Schneider – QB (160 passing YPG, 174 total YPG)
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#15 Matthew Powderly – WR (105 receiving YPG)
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#11 Brock Biggs – LB (defensive leader)
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#55 Ethan Cole – OL/DL (line anchor)
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#21 Drew Anderson – DB (secondary playmaker)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Ironton | #349 | #24 (OH) | 2-0 |
| Archbishop McNicholas | #2,151 | #133 (OH) | 1-1 |
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