Olmsted Falls is 8-2 against Midview since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Olmsted Falls Bulldogs will welcome the Midview Middies at 7:00 p.m.
Olmsted Falls is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Berea-Midpark on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Olmsted Falls came up short against Berea-Midpark, falling 35-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bulldogs have suffered against the Titans since October 3, 2014.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Midview). They blew past Elyria, posting a 49-7 win on the road. The Middies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 20 points or more this season.
Dior Jones had a dynamite game for Midview, picking up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 66 yards.
Midview wouldn't let Elyria keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Xavier Padilla, Max Kucera, and Nathaniel Shenberger picked up one apiece. Brayden Homoki was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Olmsted Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Midview, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Olmsted Falls strolled past Midview in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a score of 49-31. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Midview's Ethan Elbert, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 130 yards on 14 of 31 attempts. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Olmsted Falls to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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