The Marlington Dukes and Howland Tigers both sit at 1-1 entering Friday night’s non-conference showdown. Each squad has shown flashes of promise but also weaknesses, making this matchup a key test of early-season consistency.
Game Details
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Matchup: Marlington (Alliance, OH) @ Howland (Warren, OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Howland High School, Warren, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Marlington Dukes
The Dukes enter at #8,194 nationally and #481 in Ohio, splitting their first two contests. Their offense has averaged just 9.5 points per game, but the defense has kept them competitive despite giving up 43 points across two games.
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Record: 1-1 (1-1 home, 0-0 away)
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Points For/Against: 19 PF – 43 PA
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Key to Win: Establish an offensive rhythm early and protect the ball, as slow starts have hurt them so far.
Main Squad:
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#2 Evan Ramsey – QB (steady passer, needs to push the ball downfield)
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#5 Jordan Clark – RB (tough inside runner)
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#11 Brayden Hall – WR (key perimeter target)
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#44 Cameron Smith – LB (defensive leader)
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#70 Ryan Mitchell – OL/DL (anchors the trenches)
Howland Tigers
The Tigers, ranked #7,349 nationally and #439 in Ohio, also stand at 1-1. Their offense has put up 31 points but allowed 64, showing vulnerability on defense. A bounce-back effort at home will be crucial to avoid falling below .500.
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Record: 1-1 (0-1 home, 1-0 away)
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Points For/Against: 31 PF – 64 PA
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Key to Win: Tighten up defensively, control time of possession, and avoid costly penalties.
Main Squad:
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#8 Marcus Johnson – QB (dual-threat playmaker)
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#3 Tyler Greene – RB (workhorse rusher, reliable yards)
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#15 Chris White – WR (deep-ball threat)
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#21 Derrick Foster – DB (shutdown corner, strong tackler)
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#55 Hunter Evans – DL (disruptive force up front)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Marlington | #8,194 | #481 (OH) | 1-1 |
| Howland | #7,349 | #439 (OH) | 1-1 |
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