The 2025 high school football season continues in Southwest Ohio as the Northwest Knights (Cincinnati, OH) travel to face the Ross Rams (Hamilton, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams look to gain momentum in early non-conference play, with Ross seeking to build off a big offensive showing while Northwest aims to secure its first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Northwest Knights (OH) @ Ross Rams (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ross High School, Hamilton, OH
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Northwest Knights
The Knights begin at 0-2, ranked #8,374 nationally and #489 in Ohio. Offensively, Northwest has averaged just 8.5 points per game, struggling to find consistency through two contests. With 103 yards per game, their offense must find ways to finish drives, while the defense will need to slow down Ross’ 39-point-per-game pace.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #8,374
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State Rank (OH): #489
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Division Rank: #90
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Key to Win: Convert scoring chances, win the turnover battle, and lean on defensive stops to stay in the game.
Main Squad:
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#11 Ethan Dixon – RB (17.0 rushing YPG)
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#2 Karysn Curry – QB (62.0 passing YPG, 76.0 total YPG)
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#1 Hezikiah Kelley – WR (62.0 receiving YPG)
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#14 Kaleb Peters – LB (11.0 tackles per game)
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#51 Payton Mixon – DL (1.0 sacks per game)
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#10 Parker Seibel – K (4.0 points per game)
Ross Rams
The Rams enter at 1-1, ranked #3,379 nationally and #209 in Ohio. With an explosive offense averaging 39 points per game and a stout defense allowing just 32 points across two games, Ross has shown balance. To defend home turf, the Rams must keep their offensive rhythm strong and limit Northwest’s ability to extend drives.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,379
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State Rank (OH): #209
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Division Rank: #43
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Key to Win: Keep offensive momentum, dominate in the trenches, and control field position with their defense.
Main Squad (key performers):
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Cameron Johnson – QB
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Logan Reed – RB
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Mason Carter – WR
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Dylan Brooks – LB
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Tyler Hayes – DB
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Evan Clark – OL/DL
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Aiden Foster – WR/DB
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Jordan Mitchell – TE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Northwest | 8,374 | 489 | 90 | 0-2 |
| Ross | 3,379 | 209 | 43 | 1-1 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
