The Hamilton Township Rangers will head out on the road to face off against the Liberty Union Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton Township will be strutting in after a win while Liberty Union will be coming in after a loss.
If Hamilton Township beats Liberty Union with 49 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Rangers took down Circleville 49-35 on Friday. The Rangers haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Kal-El Beverly
| 10/03/25 vs Circleville | 185 |
| 09/12/25 vs Fairfield Union | 170 |
| 09/05/25 @ Independence | 165 |
| 08/29/25 vs St. Charles | 159 |
| 08/22/25 vs Whitehall-Yearling | 125 |
Hamilton Township's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lucas King, who rushed for 93 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 174 yards on 16 of 24 attempts. The Rangers also got a significant boost from Kal-El Beverly, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 185 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hamilton Township was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 363 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Another reason for the win was Hamilton Township's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Suge Brown, Logan Paquette, and Jesse Ferrell, who each picked up one sack apiece. Jaymir Reed was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Liberty Union's offense. They were beaten by Fairfield Union 41-0 on Friday. The Lions have struggled against the Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Hamilton Township's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Liberty Union, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Hamilton Township has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 241 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Liberty Union struggles in that department as they've been averaging 239.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Hamilton Township against Liberty Union in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 47-20 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rangers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
