Shaker Heights had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it six. They had to suffer through a 38-3 loss at the hands of the Medina Battling Bees. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Shaker Heights didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Benjamin Martin and Beag Davis.
As for Medina, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Medina's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from River Blomquist, who threw for 286 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 77 yards. Those 286 passing yards gave Blomquist a new career-high. Syd Lloyd was in the mix as well, providing Medina with two touchdowns.
Looking ahead, Shaker Heights will take on Brunswick at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Raiders will be up against the Blue Devils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 25.5 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Medina, they will challenge Mentor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Battling Bees will need to watch out since the Cardinals have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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