The Kirtland Hornets will be playing at home against the Smithville Smithies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Kirtland's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last ten games.
Kirtland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Wickliffe 41-3. The win continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now won four in a row.
John Silvestro
| 11/07/25 vs Wickliffe | 30 |
| 10/24/25 @ Rootstown | 18 |
| 10/17/25 vs Crestwood | 12 |
| 10/10/25 @ Chagrin Falls | 6 |
| 10/03/25 vs Berkshire | 30 |
| + 6 more games |
John Silvestro had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 172 yards and five scores on only 15 carries. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Bledsoe, who rushed for 65 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Kirtland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, in a tight matchup that could have gone either way, Smithville made off with a 27-26 victory over United.
Kirtland's record is now 11-0. As for Smithville, their record now sits at 10-2.
Everything came up roses for Kirtland against Smithville in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 39-0 win. Do the Hornets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Smithies turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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