Friday Night High School Football Roundup: Top Teams Dominate Across the Country

Across multiple states, nationally ranked squads and perennial powerhouses opened Week 2 with decisive victories in Friday’s high school football action on September 6, 2025.

Key Takeaways Friday’s games featured blowout wins by defending state champions and top-25 teams, underscoring early-season dominance and setting the tone for playoff aspirations.

Nut Graf

Early-season matchups showcased the gap between elite programs and their opponents, reinforcing the importance of strong starts for teams eyeing postseason runs.

Minnesota Showdown: Maple Grove vs. Eden Prairie

In a marquee Class 6A battle, No. 1 Maple Grove edged Eden Prairie 28-24 at home, relying on a late fourth-quarter touchdown to secure its 2-0 start. Both teams traded leads throughout, but Maple Grove’s balanced offense and timely defensive stops proved decisive.

California Clash: Mission Viejo Tops Folsom

In one of NorCal’s premier out-of-region showdowns, Mission Viejo outpaced Folsom 21-6. Quarterback Luke Fahey connected on a 45-yard scoring strike to Jack Junker, and Mission Viejo’s defense limited Folsom’s high-powered attack to a single touchdown.

Texas Dominance: Richmond Randle Rolls

Reigning Texas 5A D-II champion Richmond Randle extended its winning streak to 18 games with a 64-6 rout of Alief Elsik. The Randle offense exploded for eight touchdowns, while the defense pitched a shutout into the second quarter before yielding a lone score.

Pennsylvania Power: Upper St. Clair Cruises

Upper St. Clair opened its season emphatically, defeating Franklin Regional 49-6. The Quakers scored on five of their first six possessions, forcing three turnovers and dominating the line of scrimmage throughout.

Ohio Highlights: Fort Frye Shuts Out Wheeling Central

Fort Frye blanked Wheeling Central 40-0 in a non-conference matchup at home. Running back Cole Thompson rushed for 185 yards and three scores, and the Tigers’ defense recorded four sacks and two interceptions.

Looking Ahead

As Week 2 continues into Saturday, fans can anticipate more top-25 showdowns, including Rosecrans at Steubenville Catholic at 7 p.m., which promises another high-stakes battle among Ohio’s elite programs.