Copley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to the Streetsboro Rockets on the road by a 34-20 margin. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 384th, while the Rockets are ranked 128th).
Streetsboro's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcus Council, who rushed for 159 yards and one TD while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Those 159 rushing yards gave Council a new career-high. Janiere Cook also helped with two scores in total.
Looking ahead, Copley will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Firestone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Streetsboro, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Roosevelt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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