The John Adams varsity football team from Cleveland, OH, will host Woodward of Toledo, OH, in a non-conference game today at 4 PM.

John Adams vs Woodward Football Game Info:

What: Ohio High School Football
Who: John Adams vs Woodward
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 4 PM
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Game preview: John Adams vs Woodward

John Adams Hosts Woodward in Season Opener

The John Adams High School varsity football team is set to kick off its 2025-26 season with a non-conference home game against Woodward High School from Toledo, Ohio. Both teams enter the matchup with fresh records, as the season is just beginning.

According to national and state rankings, John Adams holds a slight edge over Woodward. Nationally, John Adams is ranked 11,759th compared to Woodward’s 13,231st. Within Ohio, John Adams stands at 633rd, while Woodward is 690th. In divisional rankings, John Adams is 101st, just ahead of Woodward at 106th.

Neither team has played a game yet, so both currently carry a 0-0 overall record. This also holds true across all categories—home, away, non-league, league, playoff, in-state, out-of-state, and neutral-site matchups. Points for (PF) and points against (PA) also start at zero for both squads.

This opening game marks the first-ever matchup of the season and sets the stage for a competitive season ahead. Fans can expect an exciting contest as both teams look to establish early momentum in the 2025-26 campaign.

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at John Adams High School.