Chagrin Falls at Conneaut to headline Browns’ High School Game of the Week No. 9
The Cleveland Browns announced that the Chagrin Falls Tigers will visit the Conneaut Spartans on Friday, Oct. 16, in High School Game of the Week No. 9, presented by Ohio CAT in association with Howard Hanna and ForeverLawn. The game will be played at Ricaurte Stadium, 837 Maple Ave., Conneaut, Ohio, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Chagrin Falls is coached by John Scott and Conneaut is coached by Rocco Dobran, and the winning program in each Game of the Week during the 10-week high school season will receive $3,000.
Chagrin Falls enters the matchup with a 6-2 record and has won 2 straight on the road. The Tigers beat Berkshire High School, 25-24, in overtime in their most recent game. This season Chagrin Falls is averaging 21 points per game. The Tigers scored 73 points across their last 2 games, have produced at least 25 points in 3 of their last 4 contests, and have won all 4 of their road games while averaging 26 points per road game.
Conneaut comes into the game at 7-1 and has posted 3 straight wins over Rootstown, Fairview and Crestwood. The Spartans are 3-0 at home this season with an average margin of victory of 22.6 points in those games. Two of Conneaut’s last 3 wins have come on the road, including a 35-14 victory over Rootstown. The Spartans have scored 35 or more points in each of their last 3 wins and are averaging 27.8 points per game this season, including a 50-6 win over Jefferson Area High School.
The Browns said fans can follow live updates and scores on X (formerly Twitter) at @BrownsYouthFB and on Instagram at @BrownsGiveBack. ClevelandBrowns.com will post a game recap, Coach of the Week, a photo gallery and additional coverage after the contest. The winning program will receive $3,000 for its football program.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Conneaut brings a potent offense and strong home numbers into this matchup, while Chagrin Falls has shown resilience in close games and consistent production on the road. Containing Conneaut’s high-scoring bursts will be critical for Chagrin Falls, and the Spartans must avoid lapses against a team that has won tight games. The Game of the Week format and the $3,000 program award add stakes and local visibility, making this a contest to watch for regional high school football followers.