The Barberton Magics will head out to face off against the Copley Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Barberton has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Copley will arrive with three straight victories.
On Friday, Barberton lost to Revere at home by a 38-21 margin.
Meanwhile, Copley got themselves on the board against Cuyahoga Falls on Friday, but Cuyahoga Falls never followed suit. They blew past the Black Tigers, posting a 49-0 win. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Indians this season.
Copley's win came from a few key players Barberton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dane Wininger, who threw for 210 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Those four passing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Copley also got help from Noah Slattery, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Copley's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Justin Chatmon with two sacks. He is becoming a predictor of Copley's success: when he posts at least one sack the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another thorn in Cuyahoga Falls' side was Hendrix Sickels, who made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Copley, racking up 13 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Bryce Martin, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Copley's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Barberton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Barberton might still be hurting after the 48-27 defeat they got from Copley in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Magics avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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