For the first time this season, East Canton will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to challenge the Newcomerstown Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Canton's defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Newcomerstown's offense will have their work cut out for them.
East Canton's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Ridgewood on Friday. They were outmatched by the Generals and fell 28-0. Having soared to a lofty 37 points in the game before, the Hornets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Newcomerstown lost to Claymont at home by a 28-14 margin on Friday. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Newcomerstown now has a losing record of 2-3. As for East Canton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
East Canton was dealt a bruising 41-7 loss at the hands of Newcomerstown in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Can the Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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