The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Neshannock (New Castle, PA) travels to face Ellwood City (PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs sit at 1–1 and look to gain momentum heading into September.
Game Details
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Matchup: Neshannock (PA) @ Ellwood City (PA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ellwood City Lincoln Junior/Senior High School, Ellwood City, PA
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Neshannock Lancers
The Lancers opened with a tough loss to Mohawk but rebounded with a convincing 42–6 win over Union Area. Their offense has been explosive at times, averaging 31 points per game, while the defense looks to tighten up after allowing 43 total points. Neshannock will look to continue its offensive rhythm against Ellwood City.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #4,304
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State Rank (PA): #161
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Class Rank: #6
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Key to Win: Keep the offensive pace high, avoid turnovers, and pressure Ellwood City’s quarterback to disrupt their timing.
Main Squad:
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Giulian Frisk – RB
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DaiLonn Currie – WR
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Anthony Marino – QB
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Declan O’Brien – DL
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Carter Wilson – LB
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Luke Sanders – DB
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Ryan Hughes – OL/DL
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Dominic Perez – WR
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Tyler Novak – LB
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Marcus Grant – RB
Ellwood City Wolverines
The Wolverines enter with the same 1–1 record, having defeated Shenango 21–0 but dropping their opener to Laurel. Quarterback Tyler Smiley leads the passing game, while Giulian Frisk (dual mention from Neshannock dataset, could be a stat crossover) and DaiLonn Currie provide balance in rushing and receiving yards. Ellwood City has shown defensive grit, giving up 43 points across two games, but must find more offensive firepower to match Neshannock’s scoring pace.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,515
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State Rank (PA): #351
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Class Rank: #47
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Key to Win: Sustain offensive drives behind Smiley, utilize their ground game, and force Neshannock into long third downs.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Smiley – QB
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Roman McCrary – WR
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Evan Moore – WR
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Connor Moore – RB
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Drake Davis – LB
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Deklan O’Brien – DL
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Jason Williams – DB
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Isaiah Brown – RB
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Benjamin Carter – OLB
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Sean Matthews – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Neshannock | #4,304 | #161 (PA) | 1-1 |
| Ellwood City | #8,515 | #351 (PA) | 1-1 |
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