The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as Westerville South (Westerville, OH) travels to St. Charles (Columbus, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter at 1-1 and are looking to build momentum after mixed starts. The Wildcats bring a balanced offense led by dual-threat quarterback Evan Andrews, while the Cardinals look to ride home-field advantage after a strong scoring performance in Week 2.
Game Details
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Matchup: Westerville South (OH) @ St. Charles (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: St. Charles High School, Columbus, OH
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Westerville South Wildcats
The Wildcats enter at 1-1 overall, ranked #89 in Ohio and #23 in their division. After splitting their first two games, they’ll look to rely on offensive versatility and tighten up in the second half, where they’ve struggled to sustain drives. Quarterback Evan Andrews has been the team’s engine, contributing heavily in both the rushing and passing game.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,465
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State Rank (OH): #89
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Division Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Lean on Andrews’ dual-threat ability, establish a balanced attack, and slow down St. Charles’ high-powered scoring.
Main Squad
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#11 Evan Andrews – QB/RB
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#0 Isaac Patterson – WR
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#27 Ethan Rozen – RB/DB
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#3 Manny Norwood – LB
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#52 David Fields – OL/DL
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#7 Jordan Wallace – DB/WR
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#65 Caleb Burns – OL
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#22 Cameron Lewis – RB/SS
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#18 Chris Taylor – WR/CB
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#9 Brandon Scott – LB/FB
St. Charles Cardinals
The Cardinals also stand at 1-1 overall, ranked #304 in Ohio and #65 in their division. Their early-season offense has been explosive, averaging 34.5 points per game through two weeks. At home, St. Charles will look to set the tone early and pressure Westerville South into mistakes. Their ability to stretch the field could prove decisive against the Wildcats’ defense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,193
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State Rank (OH): #304
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Division Rank: #65
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Key to Win: Keep the scoring pace high, capitalize on turnovers, and use home-field energy to their advantage.
Main Squad
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#10 Marcus Bennett – QB
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#2 Jayden Carter – WR/CB
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#15 Alex Morgan – WR
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#5 Isaiah Franklin – RB
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#24 Elijah Brooks – RB/LB
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#50 Nathaniel Harris – OL/DL
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#8 Cameron Davis – DB
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#71 Jacob Turner – OL
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#33 Ryan Mitchell – LB
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#12 Tyler James – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record |
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| Westerville South | #1,465 | #89 | #23 | 1-1 |
| St. Charles | #5,193 | #304 | #65 | 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.
