Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, Huntington should expect quite the challenge on Thursday. They and West Orange-Stark go head to head at 7:30 PM in their first playoff matchup of the year. Huntington are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of points per game.
The match between Huntington and Shepherd last Friday was not a total blowout, but with Huntington falling 7-27, it was darn close. This makes it the second loss in a row for Huntington.
Meanwhile, West Orange-Stark put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season. They took their game against Hamshire-Fannett by a conclusive 34-10 score. The victory was familiar territory for West Orange-Stark, who now have four in a row.
West Orange-Stark's win lifted them to 6-4 while Huntington's defeat dropped them down to 3-7. We'll find out if West Orange-Stark can add another positive mark to their record or if Huntington can shake off the defeat and take the spring out of West Orange-Stark's step.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Huntington vs. West Orange-Stark matchup
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