The Warren Warriors will venture away from home to square off against the Marietta Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Warren has given up an average of 31 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Warren is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 35 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Fort Frye on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cadets and fell 46-8. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 495th, while the Cadets are ranked 159th).
Warren's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Tanner Pepper, who gained 89 total yards and a touchdown, and Jude Daly, who picked up 83 receiving yards. Pepper also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 13 total tackles and defending one pass.
Marietta never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Point Pleasant on Friday. They strolled past the Big Blacks with points to spare, taking the game 34-16. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Marietta's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Warren, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Warren strolled past Marietta when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a score of 35-16. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors 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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