Howland extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They took a blow against the West Branch Warriors, falling 48-7. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 485th, while the Warriors are ranked 71st).
As for West Branch, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 21 points or more this season.
Leading West Branch to victory were Jeremiah Thomas and Grady Hirst. Thomas gained 262 total yards and five touchdowns, while Hirst threw for 323 yards and four TDs while completing 80% of his passes.
Coming up, Howland will be playing at home against East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Howland's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for West Branch, they will challenge Minerva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Warriors 11.6, the Lions 11) so any points scored will be well earned.
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