It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Circleville can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Indian Valley Braves and fell 48-14. 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 177th, while the Braves are ranked 17th).
Grady Kinsey produced another solid effort rushing for 188 yards and three scores on only ten carries, while also picking up 62 receiving yards and one touchdown for Indian Valley. Kinsey's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 15th straight game with at least 109 rushing yards dating back to last season. Reese Stclair was another key back, rushing for 66 yards and one TD.
Tigers
| 11/07/25 @ Indian Valley | 14-48 |
| 10/31/25 vs Philo | 31-14 |
| 10/24/25 @ Bloom-Carroll | 26-7 |
| 10/17/25 vs Liberty Union | 56-27 |
| 10/10/25 @ Fairfield Union | 3-6 |
The defeat snapped Circleville's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-4 record. As for Indian Valley, their win bumped their record up to 10-0.
Circleville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Indian Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Jonathan Alder at 7:00 p.m. The Braves will need to watch out since the Pioneers have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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