The 2025 high school football season continues with another marquee non-conference matchup as the Wadsworth Grizzlies (OH) travel to face the Medina Battling Bees (OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs have playoff aspirations, with Wadsworth looking to stay undefeated and Medina seeking a bounce-back victory at home.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wadsworth Grizzlies (OH) @ Medina Battling Bees (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Medina High School, Medina, OH
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Wadsworth Grizzlies
Wadsworth enters this matchup 2-0 and ranked among Ohio’s top 40 programs. Sitting at #596 nationally and #37 in Ohio, the Grizzlies have displayed dominance, outscoring opponents 90–14 across two games. Quarterback River Blomquist has been electric, spearheading an offense averaging 45 points per game. To keep their momentum, Wadsworth must continue its offensive efficiency while leaning on a defense averaging over 70 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #596
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State Rank (OH): #37
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Division Rank: #11
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Key to Win: Lean on Blomquist’s dual-threat ability, control tempo, and force Medina into turnovers.
Main Squad:
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#19 River Blomquist – QB (261.0 passing YPG, 47.0 rushing YPG, 308.0 total YPG)
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#4 Kellen Hathaway – WR (82.0 receiving YPG)
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#25 Jack Fletcher – LB (12.0 tackles per game, 2.0 sacks per game)
Medina Battling Bees
Medina comes in at 1-1, ranked #1,523 nationally and #95 in Ohio. After splitting their first two games, the Bees know they’ll need to step up to slow Wadsworth’s fast-paced offense. Medina averages 19 points per game but has allowed 55 points in two contests, leaving their defense as a key area of focus. For a home upset, Medina must capitalize on its balanced attack and sustain long drives to keep the Grizzlies off the field.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,523
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State Rank (OH): #95
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Division Rank: #37
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Key to Win: Limit Wadsworth’s explosive plays, get stops on third down, and use ball control to extend possessions.
Main Squad:
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#19 River Blomquist – QB (team leader in passing & rushing yards)
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#4 Kellen Hathaway – WR (82.0 receiving YPG)
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#25 Jack Fletcher – LB (12.0 tackles, 2.0 sacks per game)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wadsworth | 596 | 37 | 11 | 2-0 |
| Medina | 1,523 | 95 | 37 | 1-1 |
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