This intriguing non-conference matchup features the 0-3 Harvest Prep Warriors traveling to Sandusky to face the undefeated 3-0 Perkins Pirates. Despite their early struggles, Harvest Prep boasts elite team speed and operates a wide-open spread passing attack. The Warriors use trips formations and 10-personnel packages to force opposing linebackers out of the tackle box. Their offense relies heavily on quick perimeter throws, bubble screens, and four-vertical concepts that force the opposing safeties to cover immense territory.
Perkins counters with a fundamentally sound, highly physical identity. The Pirates operate a heavy, run-first multiple-pro offense. They utilize massive offensive linemen in gap-blocking schemes, leaning on power-O and isolation runs to bludgeon the defensive front. Defensively, Perkins runs a suffocating 4-4 stack, placing a massive premium on stopping the run and daring opponents to beat their aggressive cornerbacks in single coverage on the outside. Perkins wants to control the time of possession, pounding the football between the tackles and wearing out the lighter Harvest Prep defense.
Kickoff: Friday, Sept 11, 2026 (7:00 PM EDT)
Location: Perkins High School (Sandusky, OH)
Streaming: NFHS Network / OHSAA Sports Live
The Trench Warfare and Open-Field Tackling
Because Harvest Prep relies heavily on creating space on the perimeter, the Perkins defensive backs must tackle flawlessly in one-on-one situations. A single missed tackle on a quick hitch route will turn into a 60-yard foot race against Harvest Prep’s speed. Offensively, Perkins must impose its physical will on early downs. If their offensive line consistently churns out four yards on first down, the Pirates will stay ahead of the chains, completely dictate the game’s tempo, and keep Harvest Prep’s speedy playmakers watching from the sideline.
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Perkins opens the game with a 12-play drive, scoring on a 4-yard fullback plunge (PAT Good, 0-7). Harvest Prep strikes back instantly on a 52-yard go-route down the sideline (PAT failed, 6-7). Perkins answers with a 22-yard counter-trey run (PAT Good, 6-14).
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Q2: The Pirates extend the lead on a 15-yard play-action pass (PAT Good, 6-21). Harvest Prep hits a 38-yard deep seam pass (2-pt Good, 14-21). Perkins orchestrates a methodical 4-minute drive right before halftime, punching in a 2-yard dive (PAT Good, 14-28).
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Q3: Perkins’ defense stifles Harvest Prep, forcing two punts. The Pirates capitalize with a 28-yard field goal (14-31) and a 12-yard off-tackle power run (PAT Good, 14-38).
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Q4: Perkins seals the game with a 9-yard sweep touchdown (PAT Good, 14-45). Harvest Prep adds a late 18-yard consolation touchdown on a perimeter screen pass (2-pt failed, 20-45) as time expires.
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