THE GAME
5-1 West Branch will travel to face Minerva tomorrow for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff inside Hines Stadium in Minerva, Ohio. Since 2020, West Branch has dominated the Lions, outscoring them 317-20, and the last win in the series for Minerva was in 2019, when they won 30-20 over the Warriors. However, Minerva is off to their best start at 4-1 since the 2011 season, when they finished 11-1, including a playoff win over Poland, 29-28.

Last Season's Meeting

• West Branch won 64-0

QUICK HITTERS
West Branch has outscored opponents 172-58 this season, averaging 34.4 points per game while holding opponents to just 11.6 points ... Warrior RB/WR Jeremiah Thomas, despite being just one player, leads the team in both total points (74) and touchdowns (12) ... Thomas also ranks with 448 receiving yards on 36 catches and has tied the school record for receptions in a game (15), broke the school record for receiving yards in a game (241) and tied the record for receiving touchdowns in a game (4) this season ... Warrior QB Grady Hirst is completing 62.1% of his passes with 10 TDs to just 1 INT, while also rushing for 251 yards and 3 TDs on 53 attempts ... West Branch has accumulated 759 rushing yards on 153 attempts (4.9 yards per carry) this season ... the Warriors have averaged 392 total yards per game while limiting opponents to just 177 yards per contest ... West Branch has converted 105 first downs compared to opponents' 46 this season ... the Warriors have been nearly flawless in turnover margin, throwing just 1 interception while forcing 3 ... West Branch has punted only 8 times all season while forcing opponents to punt 18 times ... the Warriors' balanced attack features nine different players who have scored touchdowns this season.

Location:
Hines Stadium
501 Almeda Ave, Minerva, OH 44657

Kickoff:
7:00 PM

Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased at the gate.  
Adults- $8
Students- $5 

Important Information From Minerva 
Please remember that backpacks, large bags and pets are not allowed in the stadium! Minerva is expecting a sold out crowd for tomorrow's game.

Streaming:
The game will be broadcast on SmeeSports. You can access the live broadcast here: West Branch vs. Minerva Live Stream