Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Bellevue couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Bath Wildcats on Friday, falling 21-0. While losing is never fun, the Redmen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 209th, while the Wildcats are ranked 84th).
Ike Brown threw for 127 yards on 14 of 38 attempts.
Mikey Hale produced another solid effort rushing for 73 yards and a pair of scores, while also picking up 30 receiving yards for Bath.

Redmen
| 11/07/25 @ Bath | 0-21 |
| 10/31/25 vs Clyde | 12-6 |
| 10/24/25 vs Vermilion | 16-6 |
| 10/17/25 @ Port Clinton | 12-3 |
| 10/10/25 @ Columbian | 21-14 |
Bellevue moved to 8-4 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Bath, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season.
Bellevue does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bath, they are taking a road trip to square off against Shelby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Whippets have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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