Hilliard Davidson has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Hilliard Darby Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Hilliard Darby took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Hilliard Davidson, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Hilliard Davidson blew past Dublin Jerome, posting a 45-14 win at home. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while the Celtics are ranked 169th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Hilliard Darby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 36-17 bruising from Olentangy Orange.
Despite the defeat, Hilliard Darby got top-tier performance from Kaiden Molnar, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Molnar is now averaging an impressive 110.3 rushing yards per game.
Hilliard Davidson now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hilliard Darby, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Everything came up roses for Hilliard Davidson against Hilliard Darby in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 35-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hilliard Davidson since the team 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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