The Waterford Wildcats (2-0) hit the road to face the Shenandoah Zeps (0-2) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Sarahsville, Ohio. Waterford has opened the season with back-to-back wins, while Shenandoah looks to defend their home field and earn their first victory of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Waterford (OH) @ Shenandoah (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shenandoah High School, Sarahsville, OH
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Waterford Wildcats
The Wildcats have been sharp on both sides of the ball, outscoring opponents 71-18 through two games. Quarterback Hayden Jones has been the offensive centerpiece, contributing heavily through the air while also providing leadership in the ground game. Their passing attack has averaged 209 yards per game, giving Waterford a dangerous vertical threat.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #6,136
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State Rank (OH): #361
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Division Rank: #19
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Key to Win: Keep Hayden Jones in rhythm and protect him in the pocket to continue exploiting defenses through the air.
Main Squad:
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#3 Hayden Jones – QB – Dual-threat leader (209 pass yds/game, 214 total yds/game).
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#12 Devin Pottmeyer – WR – Reliable playmaker, averaging 15 receiving yards per game.
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Ethan Richards – RB – Provides balance to the passing attack with short-yardage runs.
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Mason Taylor – WR/DB – Two-way athlete with speed and agility.
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Logan Smith – LB – Tackling presence at the second level.
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Carter Brown – DB – Leads the secondary with energy.
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Wyatt Thompson – OL/DL – Anchor in the trenches.
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Ryan Miller – TE/LB – Adds size and toughness on both sides of the ball.
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Owen Davis – WR – Additional receiving threat for depth.
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Tyler Scott – DL – Physical presence up front.
Shenandoah Zeps
The Zeps enter the contest winless but have shown resilience, averaging 17 points per game despite tough losses. Their offense has produced balanced scoring in the first half but faded late, which will be a key area to improve against a strong Waterford defense.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #11,035
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State Rank (OH): #600
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Division Rank: #81
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Key to Win: Sustain drives deep into the second half while preventing Waterford’s quick-strike offense from taking control early.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Jenkins – QB – Needs to stretch the field and avoid turnovers.
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Brayden Clark – RB – Workhorse runner capable of moving the chains.
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Colton Harris – WR – Primary target in the passing game.
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Justin Carpenter – WR/DB – Two-way athlete and team leader.
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Landon Brooks – LB – Sets the tone defensively.
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Evan Cooper – DB – Ball-hawk in the secondary.
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Jared Miller – OL/DL – Key in the trenches, protecting the QB and stopping the run.
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Bryce Allen – LB – High-motor defender who leads in tackles.
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Kyle Anderson – WR – Adds depth to the passing attack.
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Zach Walters – DL – Provides strength in run defense.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Waterford | #6,136 | #361 (OH) | #19 | 2-0 |
| Shenandoah | #11,035 | #600 (OH) | #81 | 0-2 |
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