Football Preview: Watkins Memorial Warriors vs. Zanesville Blue Devils
Watkins Memorial is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Zanesville an eight-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Watkins Memorial Warriors will welcome the Zanesville Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. Zanesville took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Watkins Memorial, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row dating back to last season, Watkins Memorial finally turned things around against Mt. Vernon on Friday. They snuck past the Yellowjackets with a 27-21 win. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Zanesville fell victim to Licking Valley and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Panthers, falling 35-0. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 551st, while the Panthers are ranked 159th).
Watkins Memorial's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Zanesville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Everything came up roses for Watkins Memorial against Zanesville in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 34-0 win. Does Watkins Memorial have another victory up their sleeve, or will Zanesville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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