Football Game Preview: Bradford Railroaders vs. Ansonia Tigers

Bradford hasn't had much luck against Ansonia recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Railroaders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Bradford has given up an average of 49.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bradford's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Preble Shawnee on Friday. They took a blow against the Arrows, falling 53-0. While losing is never fun, the Railroaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 705th, while the Arrows are ranked 290th).

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Ansonia duked it out with Twin Valley South on Friday. The Tigers claimed a resounding 38-7 victory over the Panthers. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.

Bradford's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Ansonia, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.

Bradford was dealt a bruising 60-12 loss at the hands of Ansonia in their previous matchup back in August of 2024. Will the Railroaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.