The St. Xavier varsity football team from Cincinnati, OH, hosts a non-conference matchup against Lakota West of West Chester, OH, today at 7 PM.

St. Xavier vs Lakota West Football Game Info:

What: Ohio High School Football
Who: St. Xavier vs Lakota West
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: St. Xavier vs Lakota West

St. Xavier to Host Lakota West in Season Opener

Cincinnati, OH – The St. Xavier High School varsity football team is set to kick off the 2025-26 season with a highly anticipated home matchup against Lakota West. Both teams enter the contest with fresh records, each standing at 0-0 overall as they prepare to begin the new campaign.

Team Rankings and Overview
St. Xavier comes into the season with strong credentials, holding the No. 85 national ranking, fifth in Ohio, and third in their division. Lakota West, meanwhile, is ranked 130th nationally, 12th in Ohio, and sixth in their division.

Both teams are eager to make an early statement. St. Xavier has historically been a powerhouse in the region, while Lakota West aims to challenge one of Ohio’s top programs on the road.

Record Breakdown
As the season opener, all categories currently reflect a clean slate: both teams are 0-0 overall, with no league, non-league, home, away, neutral, or playoff games played yet. This includes in-state and out-of-state matchups, giving both squads an opportunity to start the season strong.

Season Outlook
Fans can expect an exciting game as St. Xavier hosts Lakota West at home. With both programs looking to establish early momentum, the matchup promises to showcase talent, strategy, and a competitive edge from the very first snap.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., marking the beginning of what should be a thrilling season for Ohio high school football.