Football Game Preview: The Linsly School Cadets vs. Barnesville Shamrocks

The Linsly School is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will take on the Barnesville Shamrocks at 7:00 p.m. The Linsly School has given up an average of 32 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

The Linsly School is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games last Friday. They were beaten by New Philadelphia 49-7. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Cadets came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 25th in West Virginia, while the Quakers are ranked 222nd in Ohio).

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Barnesville against Wheeling Central Catholic on Thursday as the team secured a 43-14 win. Considering the Shamrocks have won six games by more than 27 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Barnesville's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for The Linsly School, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.