Grove City had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. They fell 31-21 to the Pickerington North Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Greyhounds of the 28-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Grove City's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Owen Steele, who picked up 174 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Steele was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 64 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Carson Welsh, who threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
As for Pickerington North, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.4 points over those games.
Pickerington North got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jarin Mock out in front who threw for 224 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 45 yards and one score. That's the most passing yards Mock has posted since back in November of 2024. Kymani Johnson was Mock's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grove City will host Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Greyhounds will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for Pickerington North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against New Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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