Licking Valley posted a narrow 40-35 win over West Holmes at Licking Valley High on Sept. 1 in Ohio football action.

The start wasn’t the problem for West Holmes, as it began with a 20-19 edge over Licking Valley through the end of the first quarter.

Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.

West Holmes had a 35-34 edge on Licking Valley at the beginning of the final quarter.

A 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter fueled the Panthers’ defeat of the Knights.

Last season, West Holmes and Licking Valley faced off on Sept. 2, 2022 at West Holmes High School.

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