Nelson vs. Timberline (Oregon) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

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The 2025 high school football season continues with a neutral non-conference matchup as the Nelson (Happy Valley, OR) team faces the Timberline Wolves (Boise, ID) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter the game with strong 1-0 records, and this game is set to showcase top talent from two states.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Nelson (OR) vs. Timberline (ID)

  • Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM

  • Location: Neutral Location

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Nelson (Happy Valley, OR)

Nelson enters the game 1-0, coming off a 26-21 win in their season opener. The team will look to continue their momentum and carry their solid performance into this neutral-site game. They’ll face a formidable opponent in Timberline, so maintaining discipline on both sides of the ball will be crucial.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0

  • National Rank: #1,738

  • State Rank (OR): #8

  • Key to Win: Stay aggressive offensively and control the tempo to minimize Timberline’s scoring chances.

Main Squad:

  • Isaac Wells – QB

  • Eli Turner – RB

  • Lucas King – WR

  • Max Adams – WR/DB

  • Nolan Scott – RB/LB

  • Jake Lawrence – LB

  • Ryan Harris – OL/DL

  • Luke Miller – OL

  • Eric Green – DL

  • Tyler Johnson – DB

Timberline (Boise, ID)

Timberline also enters the game 1-0, coming off a dominant 61-7 victory in their season opener. The Wolves are a high-powered team with a balanced offense and tough defense. They’ll look to continue their strong start and assert their dominance against Nelson in this out-of-state matchup.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0

  • National Rank: #4,171

  • State Rank (ID): #31

  • Key to Win: Keep up their explosive offensive production and maintain their defensive strength to keep Nelson from scoring in bunches.

Main Squad:

  • Jack Thompson – QB

  • Dylan Cooper – RB

  • Ethan Harris – WR

  • Alex Miller – WR/DB

  • Luke Walker – RB/LB

  • Caleb Scott – LB

  • Liam Johnson – OL/DL

  • Noah King – OL

  • James Foster – DL

  • Ryan Edwards – DB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Overall Record
Nelson #1,738 #8 1-0
Timberline #4,171 #31 1-0
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