Southview vs. Whitmer (Ohio) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

High School Football

The Southview Cougars travel to Toledo to face the Whitmer Panthers in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the game with 1-1 records, and this showdown will serve as an important test of consistency early in the season.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Southview (Sylvania, OH) @ Whitmer (Toledo, OH)

  • Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM

  • Location: Whitmer High School, Toledo, OH

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Southview Cougars

Southview enters with a 1-1 record, ranked #4656 nationally and #282 in Ohio. The Cougars’ defense has allowed just 14 total points through two weeks, while the offense is averaging 20.0 points per game. Southview’s Week 1 shutout of Northview (40-0) showed their potential, but they’ll need sharper execution on the road.

  • 2025 Record: 1-1

  • National Rank: #4656

  • State Rank (OH): #282

  • Division Rank: #62

  • Key to Win: Keep the passing attack efficient while relying on a defense that has already proven stout.

Main Squad:

  • Carter Born – QB

  • Jamon Holmes – RB

  • Brandon Waddell – WR

  • Anthony Leroux – WR/KR

  • Zack Aubry – LB

  • Jalen Matthews – DL

  • Marcus Trent – DB

  • Isaiah Young – WR/DB

  • Chris Grant – OL/DL

  • Aiden Cooper – LB

Whitmer Panthers

Whitmer also comes in at 1-1, ranked #943 nationally and #57 in Ohio. The Panthers are averaging 18.5 points per game, led by a strong ground game and balanced passing attack. With 131.5 rushing yards per game and 243.5 total yards per game, Whitmer’s offense will look to control tempo at home.

  • 2025 Record: 1-1

  • National Rank: #943

  • State Rank (OH): #57

  • Division Rank: #23

  • Key to Win: Establish the run early and lean on their defensive front to limit Southview’s playmakers.

Main Squad:

  • Carter Johnson – QB

  • Nate Williams – RB

  • Elijah Moore – WR

  • Brandon Taylor – WR/DB

  • Jayden Harris – LB

  • Donovan Brooks – DL

  • Caleb Foster – DB

  • Malik Stevenson – WR

  • Eric Dawson – OL/DL

  • Jordan Lee – LB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Division Rank Overall Record
Southview #4656 #282 (OH) #62 1-1
Whitmer #943 #57 (OH) #23 1-1
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