Football Game Preview: KIPP Columbus Jaguars vs. Bishop Hartley Hawks

KIPP Columbus is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Bishop Hartley a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The KIPP Columbus Jaguars will host the Bishop Hartley Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

KIPP Columbus is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Worthington Kilbourne on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Jaguars were outmatched by the Wolves and fell 41-6. The Jaguars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.

Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Bishop Hartley took on Bishop Watterson on Friday. The Hawks took a blow against the Eagles, falling 57-7. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Eagles are ranked fifth).

KIPP Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Bishop Hartley, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.

KIPP Columbus might still be hurting after the 41-18 defeat they got from Bishop Hartley in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Jaguars 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.