Football Game Preview: Marion Harding Presidents vs. Shelby Whippets

Marion Harding is 0-6 against Shelby since October of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Presidents will welcome the Whippets at 7:00 p.m.

On Friday, Marion Harding came up short against Galion and fell 28-20. While losing is never fun, the Presidents can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 282nd, while the Tigers are ranked 40th).

Meanwhile, Shelby strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past Pleasant, posting a 55-10 victory. The Whippets' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.

Marion Harding's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Shelby, their win bumped their record up to 9-0.

Marion Harding ended up a good deal behind Shelby in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, losing 33-14. Will the Presidents have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.