Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season brings a huge non-conference clash in Northwest Ohio as the Otsego Knights (Tontogany, OH) travel to face the Liberty Center Tigers (Liberty Center, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are undefeated at 2-0 and are looking to extend their winning streaks, with Liberty Center carrying one of the top state rankings into the matchup.
Game Details
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Matchup: Otsego (OH) @ Liberty Center (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Liberty Center High School, Liberty Center, OH
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Otsego Knights
Otsego enters this matchup 2-0, coming off strong wins over Tinora and Eastwood. With an offense averaging 32 points per game and a balanced attack, the Knights will look to slow down Liberty Center’s high-powered scoring unit. Their defense will need to step up against one of the most efficient offenses in Ohio.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: 4,399
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State Rank (OH): 269
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Division Rank: 25
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Key to Win: Control time of possession, establish the running game, and limit Liberty Center’s explosive second-quarter scoring.
Main Squad:
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Jake Walters – QB
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Carter Miller – RB
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Zach Thompson – WR
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Cole Richards – WR/DB
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Austin Hayes – LB
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Grant Lewis – OL
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Logan Foster – DL
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Mason Clark – LB
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Evan Turner – DB
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Ryan Brooks – TE
Liberty Center Tigers
The Tigers are off to a dominant 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 90-14 in their first two games. Ranked among the top 30 in Ohio, Liberty Center combines a fast-starting offense with a defense that has shut down opponents early. With home-field advantage, they’ll look to continue their momentum against an undefeated Otsego squad.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: 375
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State Rank (OH): 26
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Division Rank: 2
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Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high, pressure Otsego’s quarterback, and continue spreading the ball to multiple playmakers.
Main Squad:
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Luke Miller – QB
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Jaxon Reed – RB
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Carson Phillips – WR
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Dylan Matthews – WR/DB
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Trevor Scott – LB
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Hunter Wilson – DL
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Cole Anderson – OL
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Brady Thompson – LB
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Owen Clark – DB
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Aiden James – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Otsego Knights | 4,399 | 269 | 2-0 |
| Liberty Center | 375 | 26 | 2-0 |
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.
