Malvern is a perfect 10-0 against Strasburg-Franklin since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Hornets will face off against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Malvern's win against Tuscarawas Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hornets won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Trojans 14-13. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Aaron Gore
| 09/19/25 vs Tuscarawas Valley | 182 |
| 09/05/25 vs Harrison Central | 127 |
| 10/11/24 vs Newcomerstown | 120 |
| 08/22/25 @ Valley Christian | 111 |
| 09/27/24 vs Strasburg-Franklin | 100 |
Aaron Gore was his usual excellent self, rushing for 182 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Those 182 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Malvern's run defense was locked in: Tuscarawas Valley could only muster 2.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Owen Ball for the heroic effort on defense: he. Malvern didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.1.
Malvern didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aiden Sprague and Grady Barkley.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Strasburg-Franklin challenged Sandy Valley on Friday. The Tigers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cardinals 42-7. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 33 points or more this season.
Malvern now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Strasburg-Franklin, their record now sits at 5-0.
Everything came up roses for Malvern against Strasburg-Franklin in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 41-14 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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