The 2025 high school football season continues with a Class C North conference matchup as the Oceanside Mariners (Rockland, ME) travel to face the Gardiner Tigers (Gardiner, ME) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Gardiner Area High School, with both teams eager to begin their seasons with momentum in a competitive league.
Game Details
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Matchup: Oceanside (ME) @ Gardiner (ME)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Gardiner Area High School, Gardiner, ME
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Oceanside Mariners
The Mariners enter 2025 ranked #8,799 nationally and #24 in Maine, aiming to build on a tradition of hard-nosed football. With depth on both offense and defense, Oceanside will look to establish control early and set the pace in this season opener. Their ability to dominate the line of scrimmage could prove decisive.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,799
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State Rank (ME): #24
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Key to Win: Establish a strong running game, control possession, and pressure Gardiner’s backfield.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Ryan Simmons – QB
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Jack Perry – RB
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Tyler Donovan – WR
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Logan Carter – WR/DB
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Mason Blake – LB
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Colby Harrington – OL/DL
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Gavin Ross – TE/LB
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Dylan Matthews – DB
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Ethan Clark – DL
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Caleb Young – RB/FS
Gardiner Tigers
The Tigers begin 2025 ranked #10,910 nationally and #36 in Maine, seeking to prove themselves against a strong Oceanside team. With home-field advantage and a motivated roster, Gardiner will rely on discipline and resilience to stay competitive in this matchup. Limiting turnovers and making big plays on defense will be essential to their success.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,910
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State Rank (ME): #36
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Key to Win: Play with physicality in the trenches, keep Oceanside’s offense contained, and capitalize on scoring chances.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Liam O’Connor – QB
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Brady Foster – RB
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Aiden Wells – WR
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Connor James – WR/CB
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Luke Anderson – LB
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Matthew Brooks – OL/DL
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Tyler Higgins – TE/LB
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Zachary Collins – DB
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Hunter Davis – DL
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Evan Grant – RB/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Oceanside | #8,799 | #24 (ME) | 0-0 |
| Gardiner | #10,910 | #36 (ME) | 0-0 |
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