The 2025 high school football season kicked off last week, and it was a memorable Friday night under the lights for several northwest Ohio schools.

Five first-year coaches earned impressive victories in their debuts.

Woodward coach Brandon McNeil helped the Polar Bears snap a lengthy losing streak.

Springfield coach Sam Arredondo led the Blue Devils to a convincing road win.

Whitmer's Justin Keller team had a complete effort on both sides of the ball on the road.

Gibsonburg coach Shane Dyer led a talented group of returning players to a win over Ottawa Hills.

St. John's Jesuit earned a home win in the first game at Lyden Stadium for Joe Horn.

Evergreen also won (41-7 at home against Delphos Jefferson) in the Vikings' first game under Hunter Kohls, while North Baltimore edged Bucyrus

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