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GENERAL
Nickname: Rangers
Colors: Blue/Gold
Coach: Ken James
League: Sandusky Bay - River (moving from Toledo Area)
Playoff Division: V
Playoff Division Rank*: #76

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 9
Returning Defensive Starters: 8
2024 JV Record: 4-4
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: yes
Top Receiver Returning: yes
Top OL Returning: yes
Top Defender Returning: no

TOP PLAYERS
Jason St. Claire 5'10" 180 Senior RB/CB 4.6
Tyler Osley 5'9" 185 Junior QB 4.69
Alex Ellis 5'10" 230 Senior C 5.72

STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES
Team Strengths: 17 Returning Starters, Line Depth, Skill Position Speed/Experience
Team Weaknesses: Skill Position/S Size, LB Depth

RATINGS
2024 Final Power Rating: -28
2024 National Rank: #10354
2024 State Rank: #574
Personnel (Back/Lost) Rating Adjustment*: +8.5
Season Scaling/Reg Season Schedule Strength Downward Rating Adjustment*: -3.2
2025 Starting Power Rating*: -33
2025 National Rank*: #8982
2025 State Rank*: #510
5-Year Dynasty Rating (Average 2019-2024 Rating): -14.3
5-Year Dynasty National Rank: #8575
2025 Rating vs. 5-Year Dynasty Rating Comparison*: worse by 18.7
5-Year Dynasty Record: 25-23 (13-8 in league)
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2024 Rating): 2.5
Dynasty National Rank: #7337
2025 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison*: worse by 35.5
Dynasty Record: 151-76 (107-19 in league)

HISTORICAL
2024 Overall Record: 6-4
2024 League Record/Finish: 2-2 (3rd)
2024 Points For Average: 26.7
2024 Points Against Average: 18.8
2024 Differential: +7.9
2024 Wins: #10730 Lakota (Kansas) (30-17), #11967 Montpelier (18-7), #12668 Lakeville (Otisville, MI) (48-0), #12806 Hilltop (West Unity) (41-18), #13328 Erie-Mason (Erie, MI) (37-8), #13944 Vanlue (67-8)
2024 Losses: #3127 Ottawa Hills (Toledo) (37-6), #5361 Edon (37-6), #7615 Lake (Millbury) (35-0), #9898 Rossford (21-14)
2024 Opponents W-L: 31-69
Recent League Championships: 2020 (Toledo Area), 2019 (Toledo Area), 2018 (Toledo Area), 2013 (Toledo Area), 2012 (Toledo Area), 2011 (Toledo Area), 2009 (Toledo Area), 2008 (Toledo Area), 2007 (Toledo Area), 2004 (tied for 1st; Toledo Area), 2003 (Toledo Area)
Winning Streak Entering 2025 Season: 3
Streak List: 10/11/24 Montpelier (18-7), 10/18/24 Hilltop (West Unity) (41-18), 10/25/24 Lakeville (Otisville, MI) (48-0)

SCHEDULE
2025 Projected League Finish*: 6th
schedule not yet available; please check back later in the summer to see analysis of schedule including toughest opponents, overall schedule strength, projected W-L record, probability of an undefeated season, etc.




*temporary; not finalized until August 7th






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