Friday night football in Ohio features a non-conference matchup as the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (1-0) hit the road to take on the Carey Blue Devils (0-2) on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Thunderbirds are looking to stay unbeaten, while Carey aims to regroup after a tough start to the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds @ Carey Blue Devils
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Carey High School, Carey, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds
LCC opened the season with a narrow 22-19 road win over Lima Shawnee, proving they can finish strong in close games. Ranked #161 in Ohio and #5 in their division, the Thunderbirds’ defense showed resilience late, while their offense relied on balance and timely scoring. They’ll now look to ride that momentum against a struggling Carey team.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #2,607
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State Rank (OH): #161
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Division Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Control the ground game, avoid penalties, and maintain composure in hostile territory.
Main Squad:
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Michael Lutz – QB – Efficient passer and team leader.
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Jalen Ross – RB – Reliable rusher who sets the tempo.
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Anthony Carter – WR – Big-play target on the outside.
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Logan Smith – LB – Defensive captain with physicality.
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Marcus Green – DB – Coverage specialist.
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Ethan Miller – OL/DL – Trench anchor for both sides.
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Chris Johnson – WR/DB – Versatile athlete.
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Tyler Parker – DL – Run-stopper up front.
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Jordan Davis – LB – Adds toughness to the front seven.
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Isaiah Brown – WR – Speed threat for explosive plays.
Carey Blue Devils
Carey enters at 0-2, ranked #249 in Ohio and #18 in their division, after giving up 71 total points in two games while scoring just 21. Their offense has struggled to sustain drives, averaging 10.5 points per game, but playing at home provides a chance to reset. For Carey to pull the upset, their defense must tighten up and create turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #4,076
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State Rank (OH): #249
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Division Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Establish an early lead, improve defensive stops, and execute in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Collins – QB – Field leader searching for consistency.
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Damien Brooks – RB – Key ground option, needs touches early.
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Nick Harper – WR – Top passing-game target.
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Cameron White – LB – Defensive leader in the middle.
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Elijah Moore – DB – Secondary anchor.
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Jaden Parker – DL – Brings pressure up front.
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Trey Williams – WR/DB – Two-way athlete.
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Caleb Johnson – OL – Veteran lineman.
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Marcus Lee – LB – Adds toughness to run defense.
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Jordan Hill – RB/WR – Versatile skill player.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Lima Central Catholic | #2,607 | #161 (OH) | #5 | 1-0 |
| Carey | #4,076 | #249 (OH) | #18 | 0-2 |
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