Two winless teams will battle for their first victory of the season as the Wooster Generals (0-2) travel to face the New Philadelphia Quakers (0-2) in a non-conference matchup. Both squads have struggled to find consistency in the opening weeks, making this an early-season test of resilience.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wooster (OH) @ New Philadelphia (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: New Philadelphia High School, New Philadelphia, OH
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Wooster Generals
The Generals enter at 0-2, giving up 99 points across two games (49.5 per game) while scoring 36. Their offense has shown flashes with an 18-point scoring average, but defensive breakdowns have been the story so far. This week, Wooster will need to shore up its tackling and limit big plays if it wants to return home with a win.
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Record: 0-2 (0-1 Home, 0-1 Away)
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Points For (PF): 36
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Points Against (PA): 99
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Key to Win: Protect the ball, sustain drives, and avoid falling behind early.
Main Squad:
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#2 Ethan Marshall – QB
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#5 Jayden Scott – RB
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#12 Logan Carter – WR
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#44 Marcus Taylor – LB
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#55 Jacob Barnes – OL/DL
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#7 Chris Henry – WR/DB
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#9 Noah Adams – RB/DB
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#61 Alex Foster – OL
New Philadelphia Quakers
The Quakers have also opened the season 0-2, scoring just 13 points total (6.5 PPG) while allowing 45. Their offensive struggles have been the biggest concern, but a home game offers a chance to reset and find rhythm. A strong start and taking advantage of Wooster’s defensive lapses will be critical.
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Record: 0-2 (0-1 Home, 0-1 Away)
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Points For (PF): 13
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Points Against (PA): 45
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Key to Win: Establish an offensive identity and control the tempo at home.
Main Squad:
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#4 Tyler Jenkins – QB
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#11 Cameron Hall – WR
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#6 Zachary Brown – RB
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#22 Evan Collins – DB
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#70 Michael Davis – OL/DL
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#14 Brayden Long – LB
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#8 Jordan Wilson – WR/DB
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#52 Liam Carter – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record |
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| Wooster | 6,568 | #394 (OH) | #75 | 0-2 |
| New Philadelphia | 2,872 | #173 (OH) | #35 | 0-2 |
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