Licking Valley just wrapped up their second straight unbeaten regular season with a massive win at Zanesville, a truly wild accomplishment that puts them squarely in the history books for Licking County. This isn’t just a good year, folks, this is a dynasty in the making.
Unbeaten Streak is No Accident
Seriously, back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons? Licking Valley went into Zanesville and laid down a 48-7 beatdown. That’s not a fluke, that’s consistent, grind-it-out football. They’re playing on another level right now, and every team in the region knows it. What’s next for this squad? Can they carry this momentum into the postseason and finish what they’ve started? The stakes are sky-high after a run like this.
Rivalry Drama and Playoff Dreams
Week 10 also brought some serious drama, especially with Newark pulling off their third consecutive victory against rival Lancaster. Talk about bragging rights! Newark clinched that 29-22 win late on Oct. 23 at White Field, with Roy Price Jr. even getting a hug from Coach Bill Franks after the game. You know that win felt GOOD. Meanwhile, Watkins Memorial pulled off a clutch rally, securing their spot “unofficially” in the Division II, Region 7 playoffs with a tight 34-33 win over Mount Vernon. That’s the kind of heart-stopping finish you live for!
Defense Wins Games, Big Time
And let’s not forget the absolute defensive clinics put on by Granville, Heath, and Johnstown. All three teams are heading into the postseason on the back of shutouts, which is a massive statement. Granville dominated Licking Heights 22-0, Heath straight up annihilated Lakewood 58-0, and Johnstown delivered a crushing 65-0 shutout against Northridge. You want to talk about momentum? That’s it right there. These teams are locked in, and their defenses are suffocating.
What a crazy week for football in the county! With so many teams securing postseason berths or ending the regular season on incredible highs, the energy is through the roof. And hey, the action isn’t even fully done for Week 10 yet! Keep an eye out for Utica at Newark Catholic, kicking off Saturday at 7 p.m. What more excitement could we ask for?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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