Hornets
| 09/05/25 vs Perry | 44-24 |
| 08/29/25 vs Crestview | 42-7 |
| 08/22/25 @ Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] | 30-7 |
Kirtland barely beat Perry the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Hornets put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 44-24 victory on Friday. The Hornets' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Kirtland had a senior duo take command as Jake Laverde rushed for 197 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per carry and Ty Bledsoe rushed for 182 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Laverde's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 108 rushing yards dating back to last season. Kirtland also got a significant boost from John Silvestro, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 109 yards.
Kirtland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 488 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 283 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Kirtland's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Perry, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Looking ahead, Kirtland will venture away from home to challenge Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Perry, they will host Chardon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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