Zanesville secured a dramatic 38-35 victory over Mount Vernon in a Week 8 thriller on Friday, October 9, 2026. Trailing in the fourth quarter, the Blue Devils manufactured a crucial late comeback to seal the win.
Quinzy Chason spearheaded the Zanesville offense with 32 carries for 182 yards, including a pivotal 62-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion with 4:54 remaining that put the Blue Devils ahead 32-28. Quarterback Hazlett completed 8-of-9 passes for 135 yards and connected with Titan Grandstaff for a 51-yard score, while adding 54 yards on the ground.
The victory clinches Zanesville's first non-losing season since 2021 and keeps their postseason aspirations alive as they improve their standing in Region 11 with games remaining against Watkins Memorial and Licking Valley.