The 2025 high school football season heats up in Maryland with a marquee non-conference matchup as the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights (Leonardtown, MD) travel to face the Mount St. Joseph Gaels (Baltimore, MD) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are unbeaten, with Ryken opening strong in Week 1 and Mount St. Joseph already off to a 2-0 start, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle under the lights at Under Armour Stadium.
Game Details
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Matchup: St. Mary’s Ryken (MD) @ Mount St. Joseph (MD)
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Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Under Armour Stadium, Baltimore, MD
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Mary’s Ryken Knights
The Knights come into this clash with confidence after a 42-28 win to open their season. Ranked #29 in Maryland and #2,369 nationally, Ryken boasts an offense capable of scoring in bunches, averaging over 40 points per game so far. They’ll need their firepower to keep pace with Mount St. Joseph’s stout defense.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #2,369
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State Rank (MD): #29
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Key to Win: Maintain their offensive rhythm and capitalize on red-zone opportunities to overcome Mount St. Joseph’s defensive unit.
Main Squad:
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Caleb Johnson – QB
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Malachi Harris – RB
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Jordan Thomas – WR
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Andre Coleman – WR/DB
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Ethan Miller – TE/LB
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Xavier Brooks – OL/DL
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Isaiah Carter – LB
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Jamari White – DB
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Christian Lopez – RB
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Dominic Green – DL
Mount St. Joseph Gaels
The Gaels are off to a perfect 2-0 start, highlighted by a gritty 10-7 win over Bullis. Ranked #15 in Maryland and #1,259 nationally, Mount St. Joseph leans on its disciplined defense, allowing just 14 points across two games. Their challenge will be containing Ryken’s explosive offense while continuing to grind out tough victories.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,259
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State Rank (MD): #15
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Class Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage, control possession, and limit big plays from Ryken’s speedy offense.
Main Squad:
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Elijah Parker – QB
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Chris Johnson – RB
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Donovan Reed – WR
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Tyler Simmons – WR/DB
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Michael Carter – TE/LB
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Aiden Brooks – OL/DL
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Jeremiah Scott – LB
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Jalen Matthews – DB
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Marcus Fields – RB
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Anthony Ward – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| St. Mary’s Ryken | #2,369 | #29 (MD) | 1-0 |
| Mount St. Joseph | #1,259 | #15 (MD) | 2-0 |
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