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NewarkZanesville

Wildcats
52
Blue Devils
20

The Zanesville (OH) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Newark (OH) by a score of 52-20.

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Newark7367252
Zanesville866020
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Box Score Stats

Newark (25-26)

Zanesville (25-26)
47
Total Plays
42
21
First Downs
7
10
Penalties
5
89
Penalty Yards
22
26:02
Possession Time
21:58

Game Stats

Newark (25-26)

Newark

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1416376.87526.9466166.7
12Bodie Smith (Sr)1416376.87526.9466166.7
Newark

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals281926.96713
5Jack Kopachy (Sr)7273.9120
11Jace Hodges (Fr)3217.0140
12Bodie Smith (Sr)471.8701
17Alex Irvin (Sr)2-1-0.5101
22Daniel Hoberg (So)5214.280
32Kolton Peterson (Jr)611419.06711
33Aires Jones (Jr)133.030
Newark

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1437626.9664
7Michael Kopachy (So)24522.537
8P. Lunsford (Sr)48320.825
14Oheneba Asenso (Sr)25829.034
15Jason Giblin (Jr)25427.0282
17Alex Irvin (Sr)413634.0662
Newark

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1923761000668
3Noah Jackson (Fr)6868
5Jack Kopachy (Sr)2727
7Michael Kopachy (So)4545
8P. Lunsford (Sr)8383
11Jace Hodges (Fr)2121
12Bodie Smith (Sr)77
14Oheneba Asenso (Sr)5858
15Jason Giblin (Jr)5454
17Alex Irvin (Sr)-11360135
22Daniel Hoberg (So)2121
32Kolton Peterson (Jr)114320146
33Aires Jones (Jr)33
Newark

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals192376376568
5Jack Kopachy (Sr)2727
7Michael Kopachy (So)4545
8P. Lunsford (Sr)8383
11Jace Hodges (Fr)2121
12Bodie Smith (Sr)7376383
14Oheneba Asenso (Sr)5858
15Jason Giblin (Jr)5454
17Alex Irvin (Sr)-1136135
22Daniel Hoberg (So)2121
32Kolton Peterson (Jr)114114
33Aires Jones (Jr)33
Newark

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2511366.5
1Roy Price (Jr)2131.0
2Kai Comedy (Jr)213
5Jack Kopachy (Sr)6171.0
8P. Lunsford (Sr)4043.0
10Demetrius Sneed (Jr)11
17Alex Irvin (Sr)415
18Gabe Urbina (Jr)11
19Payton Knott (Jr)112
22Daniel Hoberg (So)11
24Brody Randall (So)111.0
33Aires Jones (Jr)11
71Cam Davis (Sr)224.5
77Jakoby Workman (Sr)213
Newark

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals3.013
8P. Lunsford (Sr)3.013
Newark

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals2
2Kai Comedy (Jr)1
8P. Lunsford (Sr)1
Newark

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals844755.9606
9Sean Brechbill (Sr)844755.9606
Newark

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals410025.040400.0100
3Noah Jackson (Fr)26834.04068
17Alex Irvin (Sr)100.00
32Kolton Peterson (Jr)23216.017300.032
Newark

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals74221652
8P. Lunsford (Sr)22
9Sean Brechbill (Sr)66
12Bodie Smith (Sr)166
15Jason Giblin (Jr)21212
17Alex Irvin (Sr)31818
24Brody Randall (So)12
32Kolton Peterson (Jr)166
Newark

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals661.001.06
9Sean Brechbill (Sr)661.001.06
Newark

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals347
12Bodie Smith (Sr)11
15Jason Giblin (Jr)22
17Alex Irvin (Sr)123
32Kolton Peterson (Jr)11
Newark

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals11
8P. Lunsford (Sr)11

Zanesville (25-26)

Zanesville has not entered stats for this game.

Game Story

Ohio High School Football - Newark smashes Zanesville

September 5, 2025: Zanesville, OH 43701

The Newark Wildcats (Newark, OH) football trounced the host Zanesville Blue Devils (Zanesville, OH), 52-20 in Friday's non-league outing.

The Wildcats now sport a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Groveport-Madison for a Ohio Capital - Buckeye outing on Friday, September 12. Newark will clash with a Cruisers squad coming off a 36-10 non-league loss to Big Walnut (Sunbury, OH). The Cruisers record now stands at 0-3.

With the defeat, Zanesville drops to 0-3 on the campaign. The Blue devils host Garaway (Sugarcreek, OH) to clash with the Pirates in a non-league outing on Friday, September 12. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 2-0. Garaway won 36-35 in their recent non-league game against Norwayne (Creston, OH)

Brian EmbreeWildcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Newark 0, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 6:39p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 6:39p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:39p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:39p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Newark1st Quarter
    Newark kicking off to Zanesville.
    Posted @ 7:02p
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Newark1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Zanesville has punted to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Newark 0, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:05p
  7. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Newark1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Newark - #12 Bodie Smith with a long pass to #8 Preston Lunsford. Newark has the ball on Zanesville's 24-yard line. Newark 0, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  8. 6 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Newark1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Newark - Pass completed for a TD. Newark 6, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:07p
  9. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Newark1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Newark - PAT Good. Newark 7, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:08p
  10. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Newark 7, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:12p
  11. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Newark1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Zanesville has punted to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 24-yard line. Newark 7, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:18p
  12. 7 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Zanesville1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Zanesville recovered a fumble by Newark and has the ball on Newark's 29-yard line. Newark 7, Zanesville 0
    Posted @ 7:19p
  13. 7 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Zanesville1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Zanesville - Pass completed for a TD. Newark 7, Zanesville 6
    Posted @ 7:20p
  14. 7 - 8

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Zanesville1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Zanesville - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Newark 7, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:23p
  15. 7 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newark1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Zanesville kicked off to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 7, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:25p
  16. 7 - 8

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Newark 7, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:35p
  17. 7 - 8

    Update

    Newark2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Zanesville's 1-yard line. Newark 7, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:35p
  18. 13 - 8

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newark2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark - #12 Bodie Smith with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Newark 13, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:37p
  19. 15 - 8

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Newark2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark - Pass completed for a 2Pt Conversion. Newark 15, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:38p
  20. 15 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 15, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:40p
  21. 15 - 8

    Punt

    Newark2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Zanesville has punted to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Newark 15, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:43p
  22. 21 - 8

    Passing Touchdown

    Newark2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Newark - Pass completed for a TD. Newark 21, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:45p
  23. 22 - 8

    Made Point After

    Newark2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Newark - PAT Good. Newark 22, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:45p
  24. 22 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 22, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:47p
  25. 22 - 8

    Punt

    Newark2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Zanesville has punted to Newark. Newark has the ball on Zanesville's 35-yard line. Newark 22, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:51p
  26. 28 - 8

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newark2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Newark - Rushing TD. Newark 28, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:52p
  27. 29 - 8

    Made Point After

    Newark2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Newark - PAT Good. Newark 29, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:52p
  28. 29 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 29, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:54p
  29. 29 - 8

    Punt

    Newark2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Zanesville has punted to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 38-yard line. Newark 29, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 7:58p
  30. 35 - 8

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newark2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Newark - Rushing TD. Newark 35, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 8p
  31. 36 - 8

    Made Point After

    Newark2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Newark - PAT Good. Newark 36, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 8p
  32. 36 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 36, Zanesville 8
    Posted @ 8:02p
  33. 36 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Zanesville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Zanesville - Rushing TD. Newark 36, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:08p
  34. 36 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newark2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Zanesville kicked off to Newark. Newark has the ball. Newark 36, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:12p
  35. 42 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newark2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Newark - Rushing TD. Newark 42, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:18p
  36. 43 - 14

    Made Point After

    Newark2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Newark - PAT Good. Newark 43, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:18p
  37. 43 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 43, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:20p
  38. 43 - 14

    Punt

    Newark2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Zanesville has punted to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Newark 43, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:23p
  39. 43 - 14

    Long Pass

    Newark2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Newark with a long pass. Newark has the ball on Zanesville's 21-yard line. Newark 43, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:25p
  40. 43 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Newark 43, Zanesville 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:26p
  41. 43 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Zanesville3rd Quarter
    Zanesville to kick off to Newark.
    Posted @ 8:51p
  42. 43 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newark3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Zanesville kicked off to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Newark 43, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:51p
  43. 49 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Newark3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark - 66 Yd Rushing TD. Newark 49, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:52p
  44. 50 - 14

    Made Point After

    Newark3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark - PAT Good. Newark 50, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:52p
  45. 50 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Zanesville3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Newark kicked off to Zanesville. Zanesville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Newark 50, Zanesville 14
    Posted @ 8:54p
  46. 50 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Zanesville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Zanesville - Rushing TD. Newark 50, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:05p
  47. 50 - 20

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Zanesville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Zanesville - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Newark 50, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:05p
  48. 50 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newark3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Zanesville kicked off to Newark. Newark has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Newark 50, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:07p
  49. 50 - 20

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Newark 50, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:10p
  50. 50 - 20

    Turnover on Downs

    Zanesville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Newark has turned possession over on downs. Zanesville has the ball on their own 2-yard line. Newark 50, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:18p
  51. 52 - 20

    Safety

    Newark4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Newark - Safety. Newark 52, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:19p
  52. 52 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Newark4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Zanesville kicked off to Newark. Newark has the ball on Zanesville's 25-yard line. Newark 52, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:21p
  53. 52 - 20

    End of Game

    Final
    Newark 52, Zanesville 20
    Posted @ 9:26p

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Newark @ Zanesville Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 5, 2025 @ 7p
The Zanesville (OH) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Newark (OH) by a score of 52-20.

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Brian EmbreeWildcats Reporter

Rankings & Records

Newark (25-26)

NationalOHDiv.
3,93423753
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
3-41-30-43-0.429.250225204

Zanesville (25-26)

NationalOHDiv.
9,45152296
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
0-70-20-30-4.000.00073316

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Newark		11.98.17.05.132.1
Zanesville		4.01.7.93.910.4

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Team Stat Comparison

NewarkZanesville
124.4Rushing Yards Per Game-
248.6Passing Yards Per Game-
248.6Receiving Yards Per Game-
373.0Total Yards Per Game-
66.3Tackles Per Game-
3.1Sacks Per Game-
32.1Points Per Game-

Team Leaders

NewarkZanesvilleNational Avg.
#32 Kolton Peterson80.8Rushing Yards Per Game
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14.1
#12 Bodie Smith247.7Passing Yards Per Game
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15.5
#17 Alex Irvin63.6Receiving Yards Per Game
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11.4
#12 Bodie Smith247.1Total Yards Per Game
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30.0
#5 Jack Kopachy10.5Tackles Per Game
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2.8
#8 Preston Lunsford1.5Sacks Per Game
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0.3
#32 Kolton Peterson8.0Points Per Game
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2.4

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Newark1-1Zanesville0-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/22/25NewarkLicking Heights(W) 56-2110/24/25Licking HeightsZanesville
8/29/25Mt. VernonNewark(L) 24-79/26/25ZanesvilleMt. Vernon(L) 42-0

Record Breakdown

Newark (25-26)

Zanesville (25-26)
3-4
Overall
0-7
1-3
League
0-2
2-1
Non-League
0-5
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-1
Common Opponent
0-1
0-4
Home
0-3
3-0
Away
0-4
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
3-4
In-State
0-7
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0