On Thursday, the Crestview Cougars took a blow against the Kirtland Hornets, falling 42-6. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 488th, while the Hornets are ranked 21st).
Liam Kuhn threw for 85 yards on six of 15 attempts.
Tyson Ringler was his top target, picking up 51 receiving yards. On the ground,
Bransen Hider rushed for 90 yards on only ten carries.
Jake LaVerde went supernova for Kirtland, rushing for 199 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 34 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Crestview's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Kirtland, the win (which was their 15th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crestview will face off against Keystone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kirtland, they will head out to take on Perry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kirtland is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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