The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as the Wynford Royals (Bucyrus, OH) travel to face the Western Reserve Roughriders (Collins, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1 and look to gain an edge early in the season with a crucial momentum-building win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wynford Royals (OH) @ Western Reserve Roughriders (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Western Reserve High School, Collins, OH
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Wynford Royals
The Royals enter this contest at 1-1, ranked #9,210 nationally and #520 in Ohio. They’ve shown the ability to put up points, averaging 27.5 points per game, but must tighten their defense after allowing 44 across two outings. To pull off the road win, Wynford will need consistency in the trenches and balance on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,210
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State Rank (OH): #520
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Division Rank: #61
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Key to Win: Limit Western Reserve’s offensive rhythm, control the line of scrimmage, and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Keller – QB
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Mason Long – RB
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Tyler Green – WR
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Logan Price – LB
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Brady Johnson – DB
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Caleb Fisher – OL/DL
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Jaxon Smith – WR/CB
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Landon Myers – TE/LB
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Brody Clark – RB/DB
Western Reserve Roughriders
The Roughriders also sit at 1-1, ranked #8,377 nationally and #490 in Ohio. Their defense has been solid, allowing just 27 points in two games, while the offense averages 22.5 points per game. With home-field advantage, Western Reserve aims to slow Wynford’s attack and grind out another victory behind disciplined play.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,377
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State Rank (OH): #490
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Division Rank: #53
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Key to Win: Rely on defensive stops, establish the run game early, and win the field position battle.
Main Squad:
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Colton Davis – QB
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Dylan Parker – RB
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Owen Mitchell – WR
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Ryan Carter – LB
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Connor Hayes – DB
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Eli Thompson – DL
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Luke Henderson – WR/DB
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Aiden Foster – OL/DL
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Chase Miller – TE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wynford | 9,210 | 520 | 61 | 1-1 |
| Western Reserve | 8,377 | 490 | 53 | 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.
