Zanesville dropped a 38-27 decision to host Watkins Memorial in a Licking County League-Buckeye Division contest on October 16, 2026.
Kason Hazlett completed 15 of 34 passes for 185 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for the Blue Devils, while Connor Johnson hauled in 7 catches for 108 yards and a score. Titan Grandstaff added two touchdowns among his four receptions, and Carter Hennessey contributed 98 yards rushing on 10 carries. Defensively, R.J. Gladden tallied 11 tackles and Taevyn Butcher recorded a sack.
The loss moves Zanesville's record to 5-4 on the season as the Blue Devils look to bounce back in the final stretch of regular-season play.