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| 10/17/25 - Home | 56-16 W |
| 10/19/24 - Away | 41-0 W |
| 10/13/23 - Home | 63-0 W |
| 10/15/22 - Away | 28-6 W |
| 10/15/21 - Home | 40-13 W |
| + 5 more games |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Newcomerstown, Malvern was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints 56-16. That looming 56-16 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Malvern's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaxon Jones, who threw for 76 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Those three passing touchdowns gave Jones a new career-high. Aaron Gore helped Jones out on the ground, rushing for 72 yards and one TD.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Malvern, adding 18 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Luke Thomas, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from him.
Malvern has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 30.4 points over those games. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Malvern will head out to face off against East Canton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Canton's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so Malvern's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Strasburg-Franklin at 7:00 p.m.
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