Garfield football's remarkable season ends in the regional semifinals

Garfield's remarkable 2026 season came to an end with a 45-0 loss to Perry in a Region 17 semifinal Nov. 13.

The Pirates (12-0), one of the favorites to win the Division V state title alongside Ironton, were in firm control, holding wide leads in first downs (21-4) and yardage (381-74).

Nate Trefzger was efficient, completing 13 of 16 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. Four Perry players recorded multiple receptions, led by Brody Krantz (four catches, 72 yards, TD).

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Perry's Carter Hopkins (10 carries, 62 yards) added a couple of touchdowns on the ground. Chase Sivon got the Pirates off to a strong start with an 88-yard kickoff return to the house.

Ryder Cain led the G-Men (11-1) with 11 carries for 30 yards. Garfield's season included the team's fifth league championship since 2020. In four of those years (2020, 2021, 2023 and 2026), the G-Men went undefeated in the regular season.

This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Garfield football's remarkable season ends in the regional semifinals

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