Chagrin Falls hasn't had much luck against Kirtland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Hornets at 7:00 p.m.
Chagrin Falls lost 28-6 to Wickliffe on Friday. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Kirtland strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They took their game with ease, bagging a 38-7 win over Berkshire. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hornets' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Badgers are ranked 424th).
Chagrin Falls better keep an eye on John Silvestro. He was instrumental in Kirtland's win, rushing for 286 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Those 286 rushing yards gave Silvestro a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ty Bledsoe, who rushed for 115 yards while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Kirtland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 401 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Kirtland's victory bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Chagrin Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Chagrin Falls took a serious blow against Kirtland in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 49-0. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Silvestro, who rushed for 106 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries. Now that the Tigers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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