Week 3 brings a contrasting matchup in Northeast Ohio as the Lakeside Dragons (Ashtabula, OH) host the Rhodes Rams (Cleveland, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Rhodes comes in unbeaten and confident, while Lakeside is still searching for its first victory of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Rhodes (Cleveland, OH) @ Lakeside (Ashtabula, OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lakeside High School, Ashtabula, OH
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Rhodes Rams
The Rams are off to a 2-0 start, ranked #8,105 nationally and #471 in Ohio. Balanced on both sides of the ball, they’ve averaged 23 points per game while allowing just 18 total points in two contests. Their ability to control tempo with defense and opportunistic scoring makes them a dangerous opponent on the road.
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2025 Record: 2-0 (non-league)
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National Rank: #8,105
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State Rank (OH): #471
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Division Rank: #87
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Key to Win: Keep defensive pressure on Lakeside and sustain long, balanced drives to protect the lead.
Main Squad:
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Devan Miller – QB
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Chance Arnold – RB
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Matthew Wagner – WR
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Jordan Foster – WR/DB
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Jamari Collins – RB/LB
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Malik Howard – LB
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Corey Bryant – DL
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Jaylen Smith – OL/DL
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Evan Carter – DB
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Sean Thomas – WR
Lakeside Dragons
The Dragons enter at 0-2 overall, ranked #6,398 nationally and #380 in Ohio. Struggling on both sides of the ball, Lakeside has scored just 30 points while surrendering a staggering 118 points in two weeks. Despite the slow start, their home field provides a chance to reset and find their rhythm.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (non-league)
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National Rank: #6,398
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State Rank (OH): #380
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Division Rank: #74
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Key to Win: Minimize mistakes, find offensive balance, and limit Rhodes’ scoring bursts with stronger defensive play.
Main Squad:
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Devan Miller – QB
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Chance Arnold – RB
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Matthew Wagner – WR
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Cameron Ross – LB
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Anthony Carter – DL
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Fabian Molina – WR
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Tristin Ientile – RB/LB
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Montez Sanchez-Miller – DL
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Ryan Green – DB
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Tyler Johnson – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Rhodes | 8,105 | 471 (OH) | 2-0 |
| Lakeside | 6,398 | 380 (OH) | 0-2 |
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