Stow-Munroe Falls unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 21-13 to the Medina Battling Bees on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 259th, while the Battling Bees are ranked 72nd).
Medina's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from River Blomquist, who threw for 261 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 47 yards. Kellen Hathaway was Blomquist's top target, picking up 82 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stow-Munroe Falls is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Barberton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Medina, they will head out to square off against Hoover at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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