The Harding High School varsity football team from Warren, OH, will host McKinley of Canton, OH, in a non-conference game tonight at 7 PM.
Harding vs McKinley Football Game Info:
What: Ohio High School Football
Who: Harding vs McKinley
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Harding vs McKinley
Harding vs. McKinley: A Preview of the Upcoming Non-Conference Clash
As the 2025 high school football season kicks off, the Harding (Warren, OH) varsity football team is set to host a non-conference showdown against McKinley (Canton, OH). Both teams enter the game with fresh records, making this early-season matchup an intriguing start to their campaigns.
Team Rankings & Records
McKinley enters the game with a strong program reputation, ranked 565th nationally, 35th in Ohio, and 16th in its division. Harding, meanwhile, sits at 1,945th nationally, 125th in Ohio, and 29th in its division. Both teams currently have no wins or losses this season, giving them a clean slate as they aim to start on a positive note.
| Team | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Harding | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Common Opponents
The teams share Perry and Washington as common opponents from past schedules. Harding faced Perry on 9/5/25 and is slated against Washington on 10/17/25, while McKinley will face Perry on 9/19/25 and Washington on 10/25/25. Both teams are 0-0 against these common opponents, highlighting the uncertainty and competitive potential for the season.
Record Breakdown
Both Harding and McKinley are yet to open their win-loss tallies across all categories: league, non-league, home, away, neutral-site, playoff, in-state, and out-of-state games. This makes the upcoming matchup particularly significant as it sets the tone for the rest of the season.
Key Takeaways
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McKinley carries a higher national and state ranking compared to Harding, suggesting experience and program depth.
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Harding benefits from home-field advantage in this first matchup, which could be a critical factor in determining the outcome.
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With both teams having identical 0-0 records, this game provides an early opportunity to gain momentum in the season.
As the game approaches, fans of both programs can expect a competitive contest, with each team eager to claim the first victory of the 2025 season.
