The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference battle as the Teays Valley Vikings (Ashville, OH) travel to take on the Watkins Memorial Warriors (Pataskala, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 1-1, eager to build momentum heading into September.
Game Details
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Matchup: Teays Valley (OH) @ Watkins Memorial (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Watkins Memorial High School, Pataskala, OH
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Teays Valley Vikings
The Vikings come in at 1-1, ranked #3,286 nationally and #204 in Ohio. They’re averaging 14.0 points per game, relying on a balanced attack led by QB Kaden Hines, who averages 156.0 passing yards per game, and RB/WR Peter Graham, who has produced 73.0 rushing yards per game. Defensively, the Vikings need to tighten up after surrendering 42 total points in their first two contests.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,286
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State Rank (OH): #204
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Division Rank: #44
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Key to Win: Protect the pocket for Hines, establish Graham early, and force turnovers to slow down Watkins’ passing game.
Main Squad:
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#15 Kaden Hines – QB (156.0 passing YPG, 158.0 total YPG)
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#34 Peter Graham – RB/WR (73.0 rushing YPG, 80.0 receiving YPG)
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#10 Ryan Miller – WR/DB
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#55 Jacob Stevens – OL/DL
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#7 Logan Harris – WR
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#22 Ethan Collins – LB
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#2 Caleb Brown – DB
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#64 Hunter Price – OL
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#5 Dylan Grant – LB
Watkins Memorial Warriors
The Warriors also sit at 1-1, ranked #3,834 nationally and #232 in Ohio. They’ve shown offensive firepower, averaging 32.5 points per game behind QB Drew Samsal, who leads with 175.0 passing YPG and 217.0 total YPG. WR Jaeden Ricketts has been a reliable playmaker, while the defense looks to cut down on the 45 points allowed through two weeks.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,834
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State Rank (OH): #232
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Division Rank: #52
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Key to Win: Keep the passing game clicking, control time of possession, and use defensive stops to create short fields.
Main Squad:
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#6 Drew Samsal – QB (175.0 passing YPG, 217.0 total YPG)
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#19 Jaeden Ricketts – WR (44.0 receiving YPG)
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#3 Cameron Ellis – RB
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#72 Marcus Hall – OL/DL
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#11 Tyler James – DB
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#20 Sean Marshall – LB
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#18 Lucas Ford – WR/DB
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#50 Andrew Klein – OL
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#9 Jordan Thomas – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Teays Valley | 3,286 | 204 | 44 | 1-1 |
| Watkins Memorial | 3,834 | 232 | 52 | 1-1 |
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.
