Minerva was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Sandy Valley Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 48-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Sandy Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lukas Gilland, who picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Minerva's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Sandy Valley, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Minerva will square off against Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Minerva is facing Aquinas at the right time seeing as Aquinas is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sandy Valley, they will host Tuscarawas Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuscarawas Central Catholic is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Sandy Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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