Week 3 of the Ohio high school football season features a non-conference showdown as the Miami East Vikings (1-1) welcome the Northwestern Warriors (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Casstown, OH. Northwestern comes in undefeated with a high-scoring offense, while Miami East looks to defend home turf and build momentum after splitting its first two games.
Game Details
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Matchup: Northwestern (Springfield, OH) @ Miami East (Casstown, OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Miami East High School, Casstown, OH
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Northwestern Warriors
The Warriors enter this contest undefeated, scoring a combined 92 points in their first two games while giving up only 14. Ranked #8,130 nationally and #475 in Ohio, Northwestern has displayed both offensive firepower and defensive toughness. Their ability to start fast—averaging 22 points in the first quarter—has been key to their 2-0 start.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #8,130
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State Rank (OH): #475
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Key to Win: Keep offensive momentum rolling early and maintain defensive pressure to limit Miami East’s ground attack.
Main Squad:
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Tyler McIntosh – QB
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Jackson Lowe – RB
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Ethan Riley – WR
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Aiden Schultz – WR/DB
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Cole Harrington – OL/DL
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Brady Thompson – LB
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Lucas Martin – DL
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Owen Carter – DB
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Sam Whitaker – TE/LB
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Caleb Johnson – OL
Miami East Vikings
The Vikings stand at 1-1 after two weeks, averaging 27.5 points per game while allowing 45 points total. Ranked #8,236 nationally and #483 in Ohio, Miami East is looking to prove themselves against a surging Northwestern squad. They’ll need balance on both sides of the ball to counter the Warriors’ explosive starts.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,236
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State Rank (OH): #483
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Key to Win: Control the clock with long, sustained drives and avoid falling behind early against Northwestern’s quick-strike offense.
Main Squad:
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Mason Clark – QB
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Eli Parker – RB
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Gavin Smith – WR
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Nolan Davis – WR/DB
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Dylan Reed – LB
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Tyler Morton – OL/DL
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Chase Thompson – DB
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Jacob Miller – LB
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Brady Allen – OL
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Logan Brooks – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Northwestern | #8,130 | #475 (OH) | 2-0 |
| Miami East | #8,236 | #483 (OH) | 1-1 |
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