Friday Night Football: Playoff Week 4
Thursday night four area teams were in the state crown hunt and a day later, just one – Monroe Central. Both undefeated teams, Barnesville and River, experienced a loss for the first and only time in the 2026 season.
Girard –39 , Barnesville – 26
The Shamrocks held their own in the first half going into the locker room only behind by one score, 14-7. The Indians pulled away in the second half as the two teams battled for the first time.
The loss was only the third at home for the seniors who played their last game. During their four years, they did not loose to an OVAC opponent.
Girard moves on in the Division V, Region 17 championship hunt. Next week the No. 3 Indians face No. 1 Perry that won a blowout against Garrettsville last night, 45-0. Next week’s contest will be at a yet undetermined neutral site.
Willow Woods Symmes Valley – 56, Shadyside – 22
Shadyside could not overtake No. 1 Willow Woods Symmes Valley who move on to the regional championship. That game will pit the Danville Blue Devils, 12-0, against the Vikings. The Blue Devils blanked Toronto 46-0 Friday night.
Monroe Central –43, River – 14
The visitors came out on top with this most unusual post-season contest as the No. 1 Pilots fell to No. 4 Monroe Central. Next week, the Seminoles will face No. 7 Garaway at a neutral field for the region Region 23 VI championship.
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