Howland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the West Branch Warriors at home and fell 48-13. 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 407th, while the Warriors are ranked 67th).
Jeremiah Thomas was his usual excellent self, rushing for 243 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 205 yards and five touchdowns for West Branch. Thomas really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Anthony Perry was Thomas' top target, picking up 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Howland's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for West Branch, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Howland will challenge Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for West Branch, they will take on Minerva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Branch will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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