Marion Local in pursuit of state record for consecutive wins in preparation for Coldwater

 

(Andrew Spears ~ The New York Times)

By Gene Simmons

MERCER COUNTY, OH- This coming Friday the Marion Local Flyers will try to make history after defeating Minster 21-0 in week 9 of Ohio High School Football to tie the state record for consecutive wins at 57.

Friday all eyes will be on Mercer County when the Flyers take on Coldwater at Cavalier Stadium in pursuit of capturing win number 58 and holding the state record for consecutive wins.

The winner of Friday's game will also take home the Midwest Athletic Conference title, so a lot is riding on this game for both storied programs.

Marion Local is a well known football program, who is the owner of 14 OHSAA state playoff-era championships dating back to 2000 and currently plays out of Division VII as a member school.

New Story: Boys Varsity Football beats Minster 21 - 0 https://t.co/7ZaCQvIN4A

— Marion Local Athletics (@MLFlyers_sports) October 19, 2024

Losing is not traditional for the Flyers as their last defeat came at the hands of New Bremen back in Nov. 6, 2020 as they were playing in the Division VI regional final and their last state title was in 2023.

The Flyers are coached by Tim Goodwin.

Marion Local (OH) extending nation's longest win streak in dominant fashion with four straight shutouts. 🔥🏈

✍️: https://t.co/zNvf0garN8 pic.twitter.com/G8SiDdI8Xg

— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) October 23, 2024

Coldwater is no pushover football program holding 7 state football titles spanning back to 2005 and as currently as 2020 and state runner-up in 2021. Currently holding a 9-0 record heading into Friday's matchup, the Cavaliers are coached by Chip Otten.

So by all regards this should be a spectacular showdown of small school football finishing off the 2024 Ohio High School regular season.