The Berkshire Badgers will challenge the Wickliffe Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Berkshire will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points last Friday, then bounced right back against Crestwood on Friday. The Badgers really took it to the Red Devils for the full four quarters, racking up a 36-8 win. The result was nothing new for the Badgers, who have now won four games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Sam Barcikoski
| 10/10/25 @ Crestwood | 105 |
| 09/26/25 vs Rootstown | 84 |
| 09/13/25 @ Trinity | 83 |
| 09/19/25 vs Fairview | 57 |
| 08/22/25 vs Harvey | 45 |
| + 3 more games |
Berkshire had a senior duo take command as Ayden Wiser rushed for 110 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only nine carries and Sam Barcikoski rushed for 105 yards on only 12 carries. Barcikoski has become a key player for the Badgers: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-4 otherwise. Cameron Beam was in the mix as well, providing Berkshire with one TD.
Berkshire was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Berkshire's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Wiser, Sam Bable, and Chase Bajzel, who each picked up one sack apiece. Berkshire received some extra help from Brady Wadsworth, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Wickliffe was able to grind out a solid victory over Rootstown on Friday, taking the game 27-20. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Devils.
The win got Berkshire back to even at 4-4. As for Wickliffe, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Berkshire against Wickliffe in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 38-0 win. Do the Badgers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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