Licking Valley posted a narrow 40-35 win over West Holmes in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 1.
West Holmes showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 20-19 advantage over Licking Valley as the first quarter ended.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
West Holmes moved ahead by earning a 35-34 advantage over Licking Valley at the end of the third quarter.
The Panthers rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Knights 6-0 in the last stanza for the victory.
Last season, West Holmes and Licking Valley squared off on Sept. 2, 2022 at West Holmes High School.
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