The 2025 Ohio high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Northwestern Huskies (West Salem, OH) travel to face the Columbia Raiders (Columbia Station, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Columbia will look to extend its unbeaten streak, while Northwestern searches for its first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Northwestern (OH) @ Columbia (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Columbia High School, Columbia Station, OH
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Northwestern Huskies
The Huskies come in at 0-2, still in search of their first victory. Ranked #565 in Ohio and #10,196 nationally, Northwestern has been outscored 76-7 in two games and will need a major turnaround to compete with a red-hot Columbia squad. Offensive production and limiting mistakes will be key for the Huskies to stay in the game.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,196
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State Rank (OH): #565
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Division Rank: #83
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Key to Win: Control tempo, finish drives with points, and limit Columbia’s explosive running game.
Main Squad:
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#8 Brady Lawson – QB (team leader, working to ignite offense)
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#12 Evan Carter – RB (ground attack option)
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#4 Liam Porter – WR (playmaker in passing game)
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#44 Mason King – LB (defensive anchor)
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#55 Dylan Harris – DL (line strength, run stopper)
Columbia Raiders
The Raiders enter the matchup 2-0, riding momentum from strong wins in their first two games. Ranked #230 in Ohio and #3,740 nationally, Columbia is averaging 28.5 points per game while holding opponents to just 20 total points across two weeks. With a strong run game led by Xavier Hendon, the Raiders will look to dominate in front of their home fans.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,740
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State Rank (OH): #230
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Division Rank: #15
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Key to Win: Keep establishing the run, play disciplined defense, and use their balanced attack to wear down Northwestern.
Main Squad:
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#5 Xavier Hendon – RB (80.5 rushing YPG, offensive catalyst)
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#1 Logan Menge – QB (steady passer, 39 YPG)
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#4 Ambrose Beach – WR/LB (23.5 receiving YPG, 9 tackles per game)
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#13 Ryan Smith – DL (2 sacks, disruptive force)
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#22 Ethan Johnson – DB (coverage specialist)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Northwestern | #10,196 | #565 (OH) | 0-2 |
| Columbia | #3,740 | #230 (OH) | 2-0 |
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