Perry lost against Kirtland back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pirates came up short against the Hornets, falling 44-24. The loss put an end to the Pirates' undefeated start to the season.
Kirtland had a senior duo take command as Jake Laverde rushed for 197 yards and three scores while picking up 11.6 yards per carry and Ty Bledsoe rushed for 182 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Laverde's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 108 rushing yards dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of John Silvestro, who rushed for 109 yards and one TD on only 13 carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Perry fell to 2-1. As for Kirtland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Perry will take on Chardon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kirtland, they will face off against Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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