Football Game Preview: Bluffton Pirates vs. Crestview Knights

Bluffton is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Crestview is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Pirates will host the Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

On Saturday, Bluffton came up short against Lima Central Catholic and fell 31-21. The contest marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Crestview got themselves on the board against Jefferson on Friday, but Jefferson never followed suit. They blew past the Wildcats, posting a 35-0 victory. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Knights this season.

Crestview had a senior duo take command as Braxton Leeth rushed for 114 yards and a pair of scores and Huxley Grose rushed for 47 yards and one TD. Grose showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 59 yards. Hayden Perrott made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.

Crestview didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Perrott and Braxtyn Couts. Perrott got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Crestview's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Bluffton, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 5-1.

Everything came up roses for Bluffton against Crestview when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 42-0 victory. Will the Pirates repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.