Hilliard Darby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 42-16 to the Grove City Greyhounds. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Greyhounds are ranked 46th).
Hilliard Darby's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kohen Kornegay, who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown, and Jackson Huffman, who rushed for 32 yards. That's the most rushing yards Huffman has posted since back in October of 2023.
Grove City was led to victory by Ayden Mckinstry and Carson Welsh. Mckinstry gained 156 total yards and four touchdowns, while Welsh threw for 368 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Mckinstry posted at least 109 rushing yards in the fifth games prior. Owen Steele was Welsh's top target, picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hilliard Darby's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Grove City, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Hilliard Darby will play host again on Friday to welcome Olentangy Berlin, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Grove City, they will take on New Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Grove City's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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