The Shawnee Braves will venture away from home to square off against the Benjamin Logan Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shawnee is looking for their season's first win.
Shawnee is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against North Union on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Braves were dealt a 48-14 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 571st, while the Wildcats are ranked 252nd).
Despite their defeat, Shawnee saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Derek Boehmer, who threw for 195 yards and one touchdown, and also punched in one score on the ground, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Logan got themselves on the board against Northwestern on Friday, but Northwestern never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Warriors 48-0. That looming 48-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Shawnee's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Benjamin Logan, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.
Shawnee came up short against Benjamin Logan in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 17-9. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
