Struthers extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They had to suffer through a 55-6 loss at the hands of the West Branch Warriors. The Wildcats lost against the Warriors in their previous head to head back in November of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 54-35 score last time.
As for West Branch, they now have a winning record of 2-1. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 69th, while Struthers is ranked 201st) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Grady Hirst had an outrageously good game as he threw for 263 yards and four TDs while picking up 12.5 yards per attempt, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. Jeremiah Thomas was another key player, gaining 129 total yards and two touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Struthers will take on Girard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Indians have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for West Branch, they will challenge Chaney at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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