Kirtland won the last time they faced Crestview and things went their way on Friday too. The Hornets took their contest with ease, bagging a 42-7 win over the Cougars. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hornets' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Cougars are ranked 369th).
John Silvestro
| 08/29/25 vs Crestview | 121 |
| 08/22/25 @ Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] | 112 |
| 10/18/24 @ Crestwood | 208 |
Kirtland had a senior duo take command as John Silvestro rushed for 121 yards and three scores on only 13 carries and Jake Laverde rushed for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 12 carries. Silvestro's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Kirtland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crestview only rushed for 85 rushing yards.
Liam Kuhn and Karter Goon certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Kuhn rushed for 37 yards and one TD, while Goon picked up 99 receiving yards. Kuhn also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles and defending one pass.
Kirtland has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 36.0 points this season. As for Crestview, their record is now 0-2.
Kirtland has already played their next game, a 44-24 win against Perry on the 5th. As for Crestview, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 28-14 victory against Keystone on the 5th.
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