The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Milton (PA) visits Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa, PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Southern Columbia Area High School, where the Tigers will look to bounce back from their season-opening loss and continue their dominance at home. Milton, still looking for its first win, will be hoping to pull off an upset after a rough start to the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Milton @ Southern Columbia Area
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Southern Columbia Area High School, Catawissa, PA
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Milton Black Panthers
Milton enters this game with an 0-2 record and is hoping to turn their season around with their first win. Despite struggling in their first two games, Milton has some solid individual performances, especially from Montgomery Fisher, who has been a standout on offense. The Black Panthers will need to improve both their offensive and defensive consistency to be competitive in this matchup against Southern Columbia Area.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: 7,578
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State Rank (PA): 317
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Key to Win: Focus on improving the defense, utilize the running game, and capitalize on offensive momentum while tightening up on special teams.
Main Squad:
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Montgomery Fisher – RB
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Chase Lytle – QB
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Cole Rhodes – WR
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Brady O’Rourke – LB
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Sam Gustafson – DB
Southern Columbia Area Tigers
Southern Columbia Area enters this game with a 1-1 record, coming off a tough loss but a solid win in their season opener. The Tigers have been dominant in their conference play and will be looking to continue their strong performances in front of their home crowd. Southern Columbia’s well-rounded offense and solid defense make them a tough opponent for Milton.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: 1,332
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State Rank (PA): 43
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Key to Win: Continue the solid rushing attack, keep the defense strong, and limit any potential turnovers to maintain control of the game.
Main Squad:
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Ayden Hockenbroch – QB
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Brayden Andrews – RB
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Jace Malakoski – WR
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Chase Williams – LB
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Grady Garcia – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 7,578 | 317 | 0-2 |
| Southern Columbia Area | 1,332 | 43 | 1-1 |
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