North Baltimore hasn't had much luck against Upper Scioto Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Rams at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Upper Scioto Valley will be up against a hot North Baltimore team: the squad just extended their winning streak to nine. The Tigers blew past Crestline, posting a 63-20 win. The Tigers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
North Baltimore's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brody Walter, who rushed for 110 yards and two scores on only eight carries, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and one touchdown.all of that, receiving production came thanks to one massive catch Another player making a difference was Zander South, who gained 151 total yards and three touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: North Baltimore was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 441 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
North Baltimore's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Logan Trout, Emmitt Heldberg, and Trevor Walter, who each picked up one sack apiece. North Baltimore received some extra help from Walter, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Upper Scioto Valley took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-6 victory over Hardin Northern. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Polar Bears recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
North Baltimore better keep an eye on Ryan Roberts. He was instrumental in Upper Scioto Valley's win, rushing for 111 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries. They are undefeated when Roberts posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 2-4 otherwise.
Upper Scioto Valley now has a winning record of 5-4. As for North Baltimore, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. North Baltimore has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 249 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Upper Scioto Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 166.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
North Baltimore suffered a grim 36-14 defeat to Upper Scioto Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Tigers, Maddox Underwood (who rushed for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
