Football Recap: Garaway Falls Short of Kirtland in the Playoffs

Pirates

Previous 5 Games

11/21/25 vs Kirtland	7-21
11/14/25 vs Dalton	25-16
11/07/25 vs Crestview	34-0
10/31/25 vs Mineral Ridge	49-7
10/17/25 vs Sandy Valley	49-7

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Garaway couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 21-7 to the Kirtland Hornets. The Pirates' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Jake Laverde was his usual excellent self, rushing for 127 yards and three TDs for Kirtland. What's more, Laverde racked up 105.4 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September. Kirtland also got a significant boost from John Silvestro, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 99 yards.

Garaway's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Kirtland, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.

As of now, neither Garaway nor the Hornets have any future games scheduled.