In 1 week the Hornets play their biggest rival, Watkins Warriors, on the biggest night for the class of 2026. Coming off a tough loss against the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets, these seniors are looking to do something that hasn’t been done in their high school career–Beat Watkins. The last time the Hornets beat the Warriors, these seniors were in 8th grade. The Hornets are trying to finish this season strong. On the other hand the Warriors are trying to make a late season playoff push, and a win over the Hornets would boost their playoff hopes. The Warriors are coming into this game with a record of 3-5 and are looking to get to a record of 5-5.
The Warriors come in with a big win over Zanesville and have momentum as they come into this big game that is a must win for a playoff spot in division 2 play. The Hornets only win of the season is a big win over the Lakewood Lancers With JJ Shackleford throwing for 2 touchdowns and rushing for 1 more. Both teams have lost heartbreakers throughout the season and are looking to make a memory, one will be good for one side and the other will not be a good memory. The Hornets have to plan for star wideout Jaeden Ricketts, who is verbally committed to The Ohio State University.