The Norton Panthers took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 53-7 victory over the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 189th, while the Trojans are ranked 554th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the loss, Tuscarawas Valley saw an underclassman step up: freshman Alijah Levengood picked up 69 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Norton has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 53.5 points this season. As for Tuscarawas Valley, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norton will host Ravenna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Panthers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Tuscarawas Valley, they will be playing at home against Fairless at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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