Northeast Ohio high school football saw a slate of compelling contests Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, with several teams establishing themselves as early-season contenders. From nail-biting overtime finishes too dominant performances, Week 3 delivered action across the region.
the results impact league standings and playoff positioning as teams navigate the regular season. These games offer a snapshot of team strengths and weaknesses, shaping strategies for the weeks ahead. Coaches and players alike are using these early contests to refine their approaches before conference play intensifies.
Here’s a look at the scores from Friday’s games:
Smithville defeated Black River 14-8.
Solon topped Shaker Heights 10-7.
St. Clairsville shut out Beaver Local 38-7.
St. Edward dominated Huber Heights Wayne 63-27.St. Xavier bested indianapolis Cathedral (Ind.) 24-6.
Strasburg won against Leetonia 47-14.
Sugarcreek Garaway edged out Norwayne 36-35.
Twinsburg prevailed over Aurora 20-19 in overtime.
Uniontown Lake defeated Rocky River 34-28.
Wadsworth shut out Medina 47-0.
Walsh Jesuit defeated Clarkson Football North (Canada) 30-6.
Warren Champion beat campbell Memorial 36-20.
W. Lafayette Ridgewood defeated Lutheran East 23-20.Wickliffe shut out Brooklyn 42-0.
Youngstown Boardman narrowly defeated Youngstown Chaney 35-34.
Youngstown Liberty defeated Warren JFK 35-14.
Toronto defeated Wellsville 49-19.
