Licking Valley overpowers host Zanesville 48-7 on Friday, Oct. 23, wrapping up a second consecutive 10-0 regular season and securing its third straight Licking County League-Buckeye Division title.
The Panthers raced to a 35-0 halftime advantage behind quarterback Brody Rodgers, who completed 11 of 14 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Junior Dylan Keeley rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries in the first half, while Carter Nethers caught two touchdown passes. Zanesville scored in the second half when Maddox Mohler connected with Aedyn Wells on an 85-yard touchdown strike.
Zanesville concluded its regular season with a 5-5 overall record and a 2-3 mark in league play under head coach Zach Clapper. Licking Valley earned the second seed in Division III, Region 11 and will host a regional quarterfinal matchup on Nov. 6 following a first-round bye.