The unbeaten Knights face their most experienced opponent yet as they travel to Medina for a Week 4 test against a Hornets team that has already beaten a playoff caliber Strongsville squad.
A Perfect Start Through Three Weeks
Nordonia enters tonight’s game at Highland with a 3-0 record and one of the most productive offenses in the area. The Knights opened the season with a 49-7 rout of St. Vincent-St. Mary, then followed with a 46-12 win over East. Week 3 brought a tighter test, a 41-39 shootout win over Villa Angela-St. Joseph that came down to the final possessions.
Coach Scott Barwidi is in his first season leading the program, and his team has scored at least 41 points in every game so far. That kind of consistency puts real pressure on Highland’s defense heading into tonight’s kickoff.
The Hornets Present a Different Challenge
Highland brings a 2-1 record into tonight’s matchup, with a resume that includes a 55-20 win over Avon Lake and a 31-27 win over Strongsville. Their lone loss came in Week 1, a 34-0 setback against Walsh Jesuit.
Unlike Nordonia’s first three opponents, Highland has already proven it can move the ball and score points in bunches. The Hornets have outscored their two wins by a combined 86-47 margin, and Strongsville is no pushover on the schedule. Nordonia will need to match that offensive pace on the road, something the Knights have done all season but not yet outside Summit County.
Kickoff Details
Nordonia travels to Highland High School in Medina for a 7 p.m. kickoff tonight. It marks the Knights’ first true road test of the season after opening with three home games.
Looking Ahead
Whatever happens tonight, Nordonia returns home next Friday, September 18, to host Hudson. A win tonight would push the Knights to 4-0 heading into that game, keeping their perfect start intact as conference play continues to take shape.
FAQs
1. What is Nordonia’s record heading into tonight’s game?
Nordonia is 3-0 after wins over St. Vincent-St. Mary, East and Villa Angela-St. Joseph.
2. What is Highland’s record this season?
Highland is 2-1, with wins over Strongsville and Avon Lake and a loss to Walsh Jesuit.
3. What time does tonight’s game start?
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Highland High School in Medina.
4. Who is Nordonia’s head coach?
Scott Barwidi is in his first season as Nordonia’s head coach.
5. Who does Nordonia play next?
The Knights host Hudson on Friday, September 18, back at home.
